# Off The Devices

> OTD app ensures students use phones responsibly in school with geofencing.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.otd.knoxweb](https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.otd.knoxweb)

## Overview

- **ID:** `io.otd.knoxweb`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Pause Solutions LLC
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 6
- **Version:** 5.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-04
- **First published:** 2025-07-28
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 19 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.otd.knoxweb)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://backend.offthedevices.com/privacy-policy](https://backend.offthedevices.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

Cell phones, smartwatches, and earbuds are becoming a major distraction in schools. Research shows unrestricted device use during class can negatively affect learning, social interaction, and student well-being. Teachers and administrators often feel frustrated with the constant challenge of keeping students focused.<br><br>The Off the Devices (OTD) app helps schools encourage responsible use of smart devices during the school day.<br><br>With OTD:<br><br>Students install the app on their personal device.<br><br>When they arrive at school, reminders are sent through geofencing, school Wi-Fi, or direct school notifications to switch their devices into School Mode (such as airplane mode or powered down).<br><br>Schools can send reminders throughout the day to reinforce responsible device use.<br><br>As students leave school, the app stops sending reminders so they can return their devices to normal use.<br><br>The system is designed to support existing school policies by encouraging students to follow device rules and remain focused on learning.<br><br>Students sign up with their name, school email address, and school details to connect with their school’s device policy program.

## Rankings

- #2,924,513 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.USE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `io.otd.knoxweb.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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