Off the Grid - Digital Detox

Name: Off the Grid - Digital Detox
Rating: 3.87 (1559 reviews)
Author: Digital Detox

By: Digital Detox App

Off the Grid is a digital detox app that helps you put down your phone.

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

295,154 ▲ 29

Data as of 2026-09-15

Rating:

3.87 +1

(1,559)

Version:

2.8.7

Last updated: 2026-09-06

Ranking

#131,551 ▼ 512

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Off the Grid is a simple, free digital detox extension that helps you cut screen time and reconnect with real life. Easily schedule phone-free periods, lock distractions during meals or evenings, and let loved ones reach you when it matters. It’s designed to be effective and easy to use so you can build healthier phone habits without hassle.

Key features include scheduled Off the Grid sessions, optional call allowance for emergencies, custom auto-reply messages so friends know you’re away, and access to your camera when you need it. Learn more and explore digital detox articles at offthegridapp.com/overuse-of-technology-articles/ — give it a try and see how putting your phone down improves your focus and wellbeing.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App

By:

Digital Detox

Downloads:

295,154 29

Rating:

3.87

(1,559) 1 new ratings

Version:

2.8.7 Last updated: 2026-09-06

Version code:

270

Creation date:

2017-08-10

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.CALL_PHONE Very high risk
android.permission.READ_CONTACTS Very high risk
android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Very high risk
android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS High risk
android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES High risk
android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW High risk
android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD Moderate risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE Moderate risk
android.permission.GET_TASKS Moderate risk
android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS Moderate risk

Size:

20.54MB

Email:

su*****@offthegridapp.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-15

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 131,551 ▼ 512

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Developed by:

Digital Detox

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.offthegrid

Email:

su*****@offthegridapp.com

Website:

http://www.offthegridapp.com/

User Reviews

Overall, users praise Off the Grid for reducing screen time, helping sleep, and boosting focus with schedules. The main drawbacks are reliability and privacy concerns: it can fail to run after reboot or be killed, alarms may misbehave, and it requires many permissions and can auto-reply texts. Bypass risks (overlay or clearing memory) and occasional bugs (Facebook auto-reply) are common complaints. Pricing and app-limit limits also frustrate some users. Despite these issues, many users report real, measurable digital-detox benefits.

Pros

Helps reduce phone usage and improve sleep.
Scheduling locks the screen with real consequences.
Simple, free to use and easy to set up.
Helpful for ADHD and improves focus and productivity.
Keeps you accountable and encourages deep work.

Cons

Reliability issues: not running after restart and can be killed by the system; alarms may disable.
Requires many permissions and can auto-reply texts, raising privacy concerns.
Vulnerability to bypass: can be circumvented via Android overlay or clearing background apps.
Bugs and unintended behavior: features like Facebook auto-reply may be grayed out or trigger unexpectedly.
Pricing frustration and limits on allowed apps.

Recent reviews

If I tap on the notification that off the grid app is displaying on the screen, it opens the settings and turn off display over screen option from the settings. I immediately get out of the lock, so what is the use of this app?