Aside helps you block distracting apps, reduce doomscrolling, and build healthier screen habits — with a playful iPhone companion that's actually rooting for you.
iPhone only · Cancel anytime
Tuesday, Jun 3
Today's focus goal
2 of 3 blocks complete
7d
Streak
3h12m
Saved
2
Sessions
Apps blocked now
5 paused
Built for you
One quick check turns into 45 minutes. Aside is built to catch that moment before it happens.
You unlock your phone without knowing why.
Less noise, less impulse, more space.
Designed for iPhone users who want less screen time without making productivity feel miserable.
The problem
Aside helps you create friction between you and the apps that steal your time — so you can pause, breathe, and choose what matters.
It can take up to 23 minutes to refocus after an interruption.
— Gloria Mark, UC Irvine
Features
01 · App blocking
Choose distracting apps like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube — or any app that pulls you into a scroll loop. One toggle and they're set aside.
02 · Detox sessions
Create short or long detox sessions for deep work, sleep, mornings, studying, or quiet time. Set the duration, and we'll hold the line.
03 · Habit tracking
Understand your daily screen habits, time saved, blocked attempts, and streaks — without judgment. Just clarity.
9h 24m
04 · Pip companion
Pip celebrates your wins, reacts to your streaks, and makes digital detox feel more emotional and playful. Never preachy — just rooting for you.
How it works
Select the apps you want to block — by name or category.
Start a focus session, detox challenge, or recurring schedule.
Track saved time, streaks, and healthier phone habits.
A gentle pause
Aside Blocker is built for the moments when you know you should stop scrolling, but your thumb keeps going. Add a gentle pause, protect your attention, and make room for the things you actually care about.
Start your first detoxToday, with Aside
2h 14m
Time saved
17
Distractions paused
2
Focus sessions
7 days 🔥
Streak
FAQ
Aside Blocker is an iPhone app that helps you block distracting apps, reduce doomscrolling, and build healthier screen habits — with a playful companion that makes the habit feel lighter.
Not yet. Aside Blocker is currently designed for iPhone, where the system-level Screen Time tools give us the best experience.
Yes. Aside Blocker is designed to help you limit any distracting app and create focus sessions around them.
Aside Blocker is built for iOS and uses Apple-supported tools for app blocking and screen time experiences where available.
Aside Plus is $4.99 per week or $39.99 per year (about 85% cheaper than weekly). The annual plan comes with a 7-day free trial. There is no free tier — all features are unlocked on either plan, and you can cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings.
You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime from your Apple ID subscription settings.
No. Privacy is core to the brand. Your usage data stays on your iPhone — we don't sell or share it.
Download Aside and start taking back your attention today.
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