Friction - Reduce Screen Time
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Friction - Reduce Screen Time

TalkUp LLC · released 26 Feb 2026 · Open in App Store ↗

Revenue 30d not estimated
Downloads 30d not estimated
Rating 4.58 459 reviews

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Rating
United States69%3194.64
United Kingdom9%414.34
Canada8%374.59
Australia5%224.73
Norway1%54.20
Germany<1%44.75
Denmark<1%44.00
Netherlands<1%34.33
Sweden<1%34.33
Dominican Republic<1%25.00

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Description

Friction helps you stop doomscrolling by making screen time intentional.

Instead of opening distracting apps automatically, Friction asks you to complete a quick challenge first. Do a few push-ups, squats, or a plank, and earn scrolling time on purpose.

How it works:

Connect Screen Time and choose the apps you want to control

Complete short physical challenges to unlock access

Earn minutes based on reps and track your progress

Build better habits through small, repeatable actions

Why Friction:

Breaks impulsive scrolling loops

Turns “just 5 minutes” into a conscious choice

Helps you train discipline daily, not occasionally

Clean, fast flow designed for real-world use

Privacy-first by design:

Exercise detection runs on-device

We do not collect, store, or share your Screen Time data

Challenge processing stays local to your device

If you’re serious about reducing mindless scrolling and reclaiming your focus, Friction is built for you.

Subscription notice:

Friction uses an auto-renewable subscription to access paid features

Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase

Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period

You can manage and cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings

If you’re serious about reducing mindless scrolling and reclaiming your focus, Friction is built for you.

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