Unpluq

Off Your Screen, Into Your Life.

5.0•22 reviews•

1.1K followers

Off Your Screen, Into Your Life.

5.0•22 reviews•

1.1K followers

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Get back 1 hour and 20 minutes of your time each day to work out, cook, read, & see people you love. Unpluq helps you to take control of your time with a physical gesture to control access to your phone. Improve your mood, sleep, and productivity.

Unpluq Reviews

The community submitted 22 reviews to tell us what they like about Unpluq, what Unpluq can do better, and more.

5.0

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Reviewers describe Unpluq as an easy, effective way to cut distraction, especially for people who want a “dumb phone” feel without losing smartphone access. Users repeatedly say it helps them spend less time on social media and other compulsive apps, stay focused, and feel more present in conversations and daily life. The physical barrier and thoughtful tag design stand out as the key difference from app-only screen-time tools. The only clear drawback mentioned is that iOS screen-time permissions can be disabled too easily, which weakens the lock.

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Pros

reduces screen time (13)

supports behavior change (7)

enhances focus (5)

physical gesture control (5)

reduces social media usage (5)

combination of hardware and software (2)

creates healthy habits (2)

easy to use (2)

time management (2)

Cons

ios limitations (2)

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Cons

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•1 review

Congratulations on the launch of a phenomenonal product that is exactly what most people need right now! It is easy to setup and to use! I was struggling with breaking the habit of compulsively looking at and staying on my phone and Unpluq is what helped me break the mental and physical habit. I feel like I'm starting to get back to a point in my life where I had a healthy and balanced relationship with my phone.

What's great

easy to use (2)supports behavior change (7)mindful phone usage (1)

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•1 review

It's a fantastic app that saved me hours of wasted screen time. I am more present in conversation and my overall wellbeing is better. I used all of the screen limited apps, but app only just doesn't do it for me. The physical barrier that Unpluq brings was the thing that did it for me. Time is your most valuable asset and I just created 20+ hours per week.

What's great

time management (2)reduces screen time (13)physical gesture control (5)

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14 views3yr ago

•2 reviews

Great product, easy to use with very positive impact. Eventhough I am a limited user of social media, even for me Unpluq limits me spending time at the wrong moments on non-urgent apps. I encourage everyone to try Unpluq and experience the benefits for yourself. To the team: thanks a lot and success with this wonderful product.

What's great

easy to use (2)reduces screen time (13)reduces social media usage (5)

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•1 review

This is the perfect tool to reclaim your time and boost your productivity! Even if you don't spend hours scrolling on social media, it's a great way to break the habit of just picking up your phone for a quick look at Instagram etc. My ability to get into, and stay in, a deep work state has massively improved. Vamos!

What's great

improves productivity (1)enhances focus (5)reduces screen time (13)reduces social media usage (5)

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•1 review

A fantastic combination of digital and physical that helps you reclaim time. I've been using the app for several months and I can confirm it has helped me change habbits and reduce distractions - claiming back valuable focus. This is one of the most important apps on my phone for sure. Tremendous value all round.

What's great

enhances focus (5)supports behavior change (7)combination of hardware and software (2)

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•1 review

Great idea and one that is needed now more than ever. I have tried self-discipline on the phone with various methods (unique folders, hiding folders, time limits, etc.) but never with a hard barrier. Unpluq provides the framework to create new habits and eliminate phone addiction, what is not to like?

What's great

reduces screen time (13)supports behavior change (7)creates healthy habits (2)

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•1 review

One of the most thoughtfully designed experiences out there. It's refreshing to have tech that helps reduce tech. And the physical design and feel of the little tag, very well done. I'm curious how other people have been using this.

What's great

reduces screen time (13)physical gesture control (5)

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2 views3yr ago

•2 reviews

Big fan of Unpluq here, I use the app every day and it helps me stay focused and better manage my time. I especially love the ability to choose a random unlocking pattern. Definitely recommend giving it a try!

What's great

time management (2)enhances focus (5)configurable unlocking patterns (1)

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•1 review

Really useful tool to beat procrastination. I just wish the Screen time access couldn't be so easily disabled. But that's iOS's feature they can't do anything about. But it defeats the purpose a bit.

What needs improvement

screen time access easily disabled (1)ios limitations (2)

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•1 review

I product I’ve used personally for two months and it has saved me a lot of time and distraction. The solution for those looking for a “dumb phone” while needing to stay in reach.

What's great

enhances focus (5)reduces screen time (13)

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1 view3yr ago

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Thanks Justin for sharing why you're using Unpluq, that's really helpful.

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3yr ago

Quietfield

•1 review

Great product! I'm quite a strict smartphone user, mostly keeping my use to less than an hour per day but I still use Unpluq because it really helps to "build tiny obstacles" which in turn helps to stop and make me think about what I want to spend my time on. Some small issues with iOS limitations however: e.g. can't select more than 49 apps to block..

What's great

supports behavior change (7)

What needs improvement

ios limitations (2)

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This is the first time in a while I've truly been like wow I LOVE this idea. I use a yubikey already for security purposes so I'm used to the keyfob to device relationship and I've never found apps to work well for blocking my screentime (too easy to just get around them). This would create an extra layer of consciousness before doomscrolling. Excited to watch you guys grow! Is there any times you find this particularly annoying to deal with regarding not being able to access something important?

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reduces screen time (13)supports behavior change (7)physical gesture control (5)

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6 views3yr ago

Bad Atlas

•1 review

A wonderful way to ensure that you curb your habit of picking up your phone dozens of times a day. This wonderful approach allows you to keep your tech but also build healthy habits. Also, an excellent tool to create a little bit of a barrier for youth and young adults that may still need assistance. For many, just requiring the user to get a fob to touch to the phone is just what they need to think twice about what they are doing. For those who are facing more serious dependency, the fob and codes can be given to a trusted friend or parent that can help hold them responsible until they are ready. Even for the average professional who simply wants to be left alone for part of the day to concentrate, this is an amazing and refreshing way to create more contemplative and productive moments in our life. Five stars!

What's great

enhances focus (5)reduces screen time (13)supports behavior change (7)physical gesture control (5)creates healthy habits (2)

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