# Off the Grid - Digital Detox

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

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.offthegrid`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Digital Detox
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 295,154
- **Rating:** 3.87 / 5 (1,559 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.8.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-06
- **First published:** 2017-08-10
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 21 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.offthegrid)
- **Website:** [http://www.offthegridapp.com/](http://www.offthegridapp.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.offthegridapp.com/privacy](http://www.offthegridapp.com/privacy)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #131,551 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.GET_TASKS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.offthegrid.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`

## Review summary

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.

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