# Intent Mode

> Open distracting apps with a clear purpose and a gentle time limit

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.intentmode.app](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.intentmode.app)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.intentmode.app`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Hiren Thakore
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Version:** 1.1.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-20
- **First published:** 2026-07-15
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 3.67 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-08-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.intentmode.app)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://hirenthakore.com/apps/intent-mode/privacy](https://hirenthakore.com/apps/intent-mode/privacy)

## Description

Pause before opening a distracting app.<br><br>Intent Mode helps you decide what you want to do, choose a time box, and keep that purpose visible while you use the app. Start a user-controlled focus session, follow the persistent timer notification, and check in when you finish.<br><br>HOW IT WORKS<br><br>- Choose the apps for which you want a more intentional launch.<br>- Add a purpose, such as replying to messages or watching one saved item.<br>- Pick a session length and start the app from Intent Mode or a pinned Intent Mode shortcut.<br>- Finish, extend, or cancel the session from the ongoing notification.<br>- Review daily and weekly summaries based on your local session history.<br><br>LOCAL BY DEFAULT<br><br>Intentions, selected apps, schedules, session history, check-ins, and settings stay on your device. Intent Mode has no accounts, ads, analytics, cloud sync, or network permission. You can delete all Intent Mode data from the Privacy screen.<br><br>OPTIONAL USAGE ACCESS<br><br>You can grant Android Usage Access to improve on-device time estimates for the apps you select. This access is optional. Intent Mode works without it, and usage information is not sent off your device.<br><br>YOU STAY IN CONTROL<br><br>Intent Mode does not use an Accessibility Service and does not block Android&#39;s normal app launcher. Opening an app directly from its regular launcher icon can bypass Intent Mode. For the intended pause-before-opening flow, launch a selected app from Intent Mode or use its pinned Intent Mode shortcut.<br><br>Intent Mode is a productivity and digital-wellbeing utility. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or guaranteed outcomes.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.intentmode.app.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.intentmode.app)