Productivity

Mindful - Free App to Take Control of your Digital Routine on Android, Control your Social Media Addiction - Your Digital Detox

Hazem Abbas

Oct 14, 2024 — 2 min read

People now spend ~ 8 hours a day on their smartphones, mainly scrolling through social media. Our devices have taken control of our lives, increasing our screen time and pulling us deeper into the digital world.

We've lost the ability to manage how much time we spend looking at screens. So here comes Mindful.

What is Mindful App?

Mindful is a free and open-source app designed to help you regain control over your digital habits, improve your focus, and boost productivity.

Whether you're battling social media addiction, struggling to stay focused, or simply looking for a way to better manage your screen time, Mindful is here to assist.

It is released as an open-source app under the GPL-2.0 License.

Features

🧘‍♂️ Focus Mode: Boost productivity by pausing distracting apps and enabling Do Not Disturb during customizable sessions like Study, Work, or Creative. Track your progress over time.
📲 Screen Time Management: Set usage limits for apps, including short-form content, with automatic pausing when time runs out.
🌛 Bedtime Mode: Unwind by automatically pausing distracting apps and enabling Do Not Disturb at bedtime, resuming notifications for a fresh wake-up routine.
🌏 Web Safety: Block adult sites and custom websites to ensure safe browsing, with one-click internet block for specific apps.
♾️ Invincible Mode: Maintain discipline by preventing changes to app timers after reaching the set quota.
🚫 Completely Ad-Free & Privacy-Focused: Enjoy an uninterrupted experience without ads, with all operations offline to keep your data secure.