PHApp Overview: one sec | app blocker, focus
one sec is a focus and habit-modification tool designed to curb unconscious social media consumption. By requiring a breathing exercise before a user-selected target app opens, it introduces a friction point that disrupts the dopamine-seeking loop and encourages intentional device usage.Technical Specifications
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Version | v2.6.14 b20614 [Premium] |
| Architecture | arm7 + arm64 |
| File Size | 29.5 MB |
| SHA-256 | a9c4fcc79c9b509d20b809d2805fe337ecfc4639a9ae9a8bb766b775c82103ac |
| Minimum Age | 10+ |
| Permissions | Accessibility Service API (Intervention/Detection) |
| Privacy | Offline processing; no personal data collection |
Core Functionality & Benefits
- Behavioral Intervention: Automates a mandatory reflection period (deep breath) when opening distracting apps to break immediate habit triggers.
- Scientific Efficacy: Peer-reviewed research (University of Heidelberg/Max Planck Institute) indicates an average 57% reduction in app usage.
- Long-term Reconditioning: Weakens the "dopamine on demand" association, making distracting platforms less appealing over time.
- Health & Productivity Impact:
- ADHD Support: Tools specifically targeted at mitigating executive dysfunction and distraction.
- Sleep Hygiene: Prevents mindless scrolling during pre-sleep and waking hours.
- Mental Health: Addresses symptoms of anxiety and depression linked to high social media volume.
- Ancillary Benefits: Correlated increases in physical activity and reductions in impulse purchasing/******* behavior.
Feature Set
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Focus Blocks | Mandatory breathing prompts and intervention screens. |
| Multi-App Support | Capability to target and restrict multiple applications simultaneously. |
| Cross-Platform | Available for mobile devices and desktop web browsers. |
| Customization | Extensive configuration options for intervention triggers (Pro feature). |
What's New (v2.6.14)
- General bug fixes.
- Stability improvements.