Wait a Minute

Wait a Minute — Take Back Your Screen Time You don't need another app blocker. You need a tool that helps you build real self-control. Wait a Minute creates a pause between your impulse and the app you're reaching for. Instead of locking you out, it asks you to wait — giving you the moment you need to decide if you really want to keep scrolling. How It Works When you open a managed app, Wait a Minute steps in with a friction task. You choose what that looks like:

Hold Mode: Touch and hold the screen for a set amount of time. The longer you sit with the urge, the more it fades. Tap Mode: Tap the screen a set number of times to unlock. Your progress saves even if you leave and come back. Reflection Prompts: See a personal reminder you wrote to yourself about why you're cutting back. Try Instead Suggestions: Get a nudge toward a better activity — go for a walk, pick up a book, or call a friend.

Customize Everything Every app gets its own settings. Set a 5-minute hold for one app and 100 taps for another. Adjust the intensity as your habits change. The app grows with you.

Per-app friction type and intensity Usage time limits that trigger friction after a set amount of use Time-of-day holds for overnight or focus hours Phone usage holds that kick in at regular intervals Earn Screen Time: require time in a positive app before unlocking a distracting one

Urgent Block Need to lock in right now? Urgent Block shields every app on your phone for a duration you choose — from 15 minutes to 3 hours. Set a friction task to end it early, or commit fully and wait it out. Built on Research Every "Did You Know?" fact inside the app is backed by behavioral science. Friction-based interventions are one of the most effective tools for reducing compulsive phone use. Wait a Minute puts that research in your hands. Privacy First Your data stays on your device. Wait a Minute uses Apple's Screen Time API — we never see which apps you use or what you type. We collect anonymous usage analytics (like how often features are used) through TelemetryDeck, a privacy-focused service that doesn't store IP addresses or track you across apps. No accounts, no ads. Just $4.99/year Less than a cup of coffee for a full year of tools that help you take back your time. No hidden fees, no premium tiers, no upsells. Perfect the time you spend on your phone.