one sec | screen time + focus

Name: one sec | screen time + focus
Rating: 4.8 (23126 reviews)
Author: riedel.wtf apps S.L.

By: riedel.wtf apps S.L.

App & Website Limit, Blocker

Features & Capabilities

one sec introduces friction to distracting apps rather than outright blocking, helping you build lasting focus. Backed by research, it reduces screen time by diminishing the appeal of social apps and supports long-term habit change.

Key features include delaying access (not fully blocking), a Doom Scroll Emergency Brake (Re-Intervention), a free Safari extension, Shortcuts automation, and optional Pro upgrades. It also integrates with HealthKit and supports ADHD-friendly use, offering a practical path to reclaim focus and productivity.

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By:

riedel.wtf apps S.L.

Rating:

4.80

(23,126) 37 new ratings

Version:

5.2.7 Last updated: 2026-07-03

Version code:

887608070

Creation date:

2020-09-29

Compatible devices:

Works as Safari extension:

Size:

266.95MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-11

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 10,502

Other rankings

#19 in Tap Into Apple Intelligence

#5 in screen time keyword 16

#5 in stayfree keyword 16

#6 in procrastine keyword 2 ▼ 2

#6 in self control keyword 44

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Developed by:

riedel.wtf apps S.L.

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/one-sec-screen-time-focus/id1532875441

Website:

https://one-sec.app

User Reviews

Reviews consistently praise one sec for reducing screen time and promoting mindfulness through an intervention-based blocking approach. The top pros are its focus on slowing usage and its perceived effectiveness at blocking. Common issues involve the paid-subscription model and free-tier limits, setup friction, occasional reliability problems, monetization-driven changes, and potential bypasses. Overall, it’s impactful for many, but its value hinges on accepting the paid model and managing setup and reliability challenges.

Pros

Significantly reduces screen time and improves focus by interrupting usage and promoting mindfulness.
Intervention-based blocking slows you down without enforcing a strict lockdown, which many users prefer.
Effective at blocking apps/websites and can be hard to bypass when active, helping maintain discipline.
Many users describe it as worth the price and life-changing for their productivity and digital wellbeing.

Cons

Free version is very limited (typically only one blocked app); many features require a paid subscription, which feels like a cash grab to some users.
Setup is fiddly and repetitive (requires Shortcuts automation per app and reconfiguration after updates), making onboarding frustrating.
Reliability issues exist (interventions may not trigger, blocks may fail, or syncing with Screen Time can be inconsistent).
Updates sometimes introduce added costs or features (such as haptic changes) that users perceive as monetization rather than improvements.
Blocks can be bypassed or undone (e.g., by deleting automations or using the website), reducing effectiveness for some.

Recent reviews

I had a bad habit of doom scrolling Instagram and even LinkedIn (lol). I just started using this app yesterday, and I already am no longer reflexively hopping on the app. I like that it’s a reasonable subscription price, many other apps are stupidly expensive. I also like that the app can set up with better alternatives. For example, when I try to open Instagram, after the waiting period, it suggests my learning apps.

by Co*****, 2026-06-16

Overall, this app has helped me stay away from Instagram for some amount of time. What I’ve come to strongly dislike is the inability as a free user to turn off haptics for the breathing intervention. I get stressed by haptics and turn them off whenever possible, and I’m not in a condition to be able to afford or even need the pro version. For this reason, I’m considering deleting the app.