Since I was young, controlling my focus has never been easy for me. Back in the day, I used to watch TV, YouTube and webtoons while listening to music, all at once. At that time, I had no idea what was going on with me.
These days, the environment has totally changed. There are Reels and Shorts on my phone. They make me lazier, and I can't cut them off by myself. So I went to a psychiatrist, and I was diagnosed with ADHD. After that, I became more sensitive to things like Reels and Shorts. I felt I couldn't control myself, and it drove me crazy. I couldn't stop scrolling.
That's why I tried Screen Time on my iPhone to cut down the time I spent on that stuff. It worked. Yeah, it did... If I went over my time limit, the app was blocked until midnight. But ignoring the block screen was way too easy, just one tap. I thought I needed another way. Being forced only made me crave freedom more.
So, this is the story of why I made this app, 30:30. 30:30 basically blocks an app for just 30 minutes, then unblocks it after 30 minutes. That's why I named it 30:30: use it for 30 minutes, rest for 30 minutes.
I didn't plan to launch this app. I just needed it for myself. I made a prototype using AI and used it for about a month. It worked perfectly for me. I watch Instagram for 30 minutes, and the app gets blocked? I don't care. In 30 minutes, I can watch it again. I just go to the toilet, stretch and refresh. So, I decided to launch it for people like me. I hope it works for a lot of people, just like it did for me.
If you want to know more about 30:30, check out the 30:30 website.
If you're like me, give it a try: 30:30 on the App Store