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Clint Jarvis

Roots - Track your digital dopamine, break your phone addiction

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Roots is not just another screen time app. We're the first to quantify the digital dopamine you get from using your phone, and we help you build a better relationship with your phone from the ground up.

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Vikram Chauhan
Maker
Our biggest (and most exciting) customer insight is that when people engage in activities they love, they are less likely to spend time on their phones. Hence, we created the user experience of the Roots App to encourage people to seek positive dopamine sources (such as being outdoors, reading a book, exercising, spending time with loved ones, etc.), which naturally helps them reduce their reliance on digital (cheap) dopamine. Hi, I am Vikram - Co-Founder and User Experience Lead for Roots App. I am also the co-founder of Quiet Parks International, a non-profit organization a nonprofit focused on saving quiet spaces in nature from noise pollution. Roots App is an expression of my personal mission: To help people experience both inner and outer quiet. Scroll less, live more!
Edoardo Rainoldi
I love this idea! Can't wait to try this and finally detach from my phone. The summer is such a great time to launch it so we can all reconnect with nature and enjoy the sun ☀️
Pontus Wellgraf
Maker
@edoardorainoldi Thanks so much Edoardo! Super excited for you to check it out! That sounds like a perfect summer challenge to stay off our devices and enjoy the sun to the fullest! Hope you have an amazing one! ☀️
Sam Lepak
While I find it easy to dive deep into overanalyzing anything and everything, I really like the simple Balance Score. It rolls everything up into one super simple score and helps me be mindful of what's taking my attention. Is my phone becoming an idol or a tool - for me, the latter. P.S. ❤️ the UI/UX
Clint Jarvis
Maker
@sam_lepak I can definitely relate to overanalyzing everything. I got a little too hooked on tracking my sleep a few months ago. Glad to hear you like the simplicity of the Balance Score, and love the UI/UX! Definitely takes some work to make your phone a tool instead of an idol. Thanks for taking the time to share!
Pontus Wellgraf
Maker
@sam_lepak Idol or tool - Love that framing you made there! Thanks a lot for your thoughts and support Sam!
Jenna Ross
Great idea, I love that you're prompted to do something else that's important to you instead of scrolling.
Clint Jarvis
Maker
@jenna_ross Thank you Jenna! We have definitely found that the scroll replacements are key. We're so trained to reach for our phones, it's helpful to have an alternative to catch you in the moment of weakness! I've had a lot of luck with keeping a book next to my phone so I can redirect to that when I am blocked out of social media.
Nick Ilin
First, huge congrats on the launch! 🎉 After checking out Roots, I realized how much time I waste on apps like PH, IG, X, and Reddit, especially on weekends(Have to look in my screentime stats.). Looking forward to trying out your solution to beat doom scrolling. Here's to more productive screen time!
Pontus Wellgraf
Maker
@brave_nick Big thanks for your words and support Nick! It truly is insane how much time it totals to.. Time spent scrolling goes by fast! Excited for you to get started, let's goo you got this! 🚀
Stas Mikhaylov
Hi, I wanted to try it, but seemed like your app has a regional lock. Not available in other stores like Singapore?
Pontus Wellgraf
Maker
@stas_mikhaylov1 Hi Stas! We are "coming soon" in some countries at the moment, but we are planning to launch in Singapore soon (hopefully well before Dec!). We're excited for you to try it out once it comes!
Abby
Hey. Congratulations on the launch! This is truly meaningful for me. I have to use laptops everyday for work, which cause a great pressure to my eyes. When I come back home, I feel boring and prefer to scroll social medias without any intention. I would be happy if there's an app that could help me away from phone. And my question is, does this app have some interesting ideas provided for users ? Then can can do something instead of playing the phone.
Pontus Wellgraf
Maker
@abby_zhao Thanks a lot Abby, we are super excited to hear that! One of our key angles to building better balance with our phones is to not only cut down on screen time but to spend more time on the things you love doing. So once you set up Roots, you can define all the things you love doing, (Reading, Going outside, Spending time with family etc.) and once you get blocked from your apps, we will gently nudge you to do any of these things instead of continuing scrolling!
Wilco de Kreij
Sounds great, but unfortunately not yet available in the European app store (I'm in the Netherlands). Can only "pre-order" it in the app store. It says it'll be available December 1st. Might want to check on that @clinjar :)
Pontus Wellgraf
Maker
@emarky Thanks for your note Wilco! One of our main focuses right now is to launch in Europe as well, we picked a date later this year for this but actually anticipate availability very soon as we get it out! The best way to stay tuned meanwhile is to pre-order and you will get a notification when it's showtime! 😊
Jayesh Gohel
Hey @clinjar Ditch the mindless scrolling! Roots goes beyond screen time limits. It analyzes your phone use and personalizes strategies to build a healthier tech habit. You'll be surprised how good it feels to be in control!
Pontus Wellgraf
Maker
@jpgohil93 Thanks a lot Jayesh! We are excited to hear this and hope that you will enjoy Roots! 🌳
Alexander Olssen
Such a cool idea! Love the UI. GL with the launch 🚀
Clint Jarvis
Maker
@alexander_olssen Thank you so much. Glad to hear you love the UI! Thanks for taking the time to share.
Pontus Wellgraf
Maker
@alexander_olssen Big thanks for the support Alexander and glad you are liking it! 💯
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