Screen time, redesigned
Before you doomscroll, Naze asks you why.
Naze locks your distracting apps. To open one, you answer a single question — “Why do you want to open it?” Most of the time, you won't.
90% of unlocks get abandoned.
(01) How it works
One short pause, before every scroll.
Choose your distracting apps
Pick Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, or any app that quietly eats your day.
Pause and ask why
When you reach for one, Naze stops you and asks why you’re opening it. It’s a small, CBT-style moment of awareness.
Choose intention over impulse
Set a reason and a session time, or just put the phone down. Most of the time, you will.
(02) Features
You decide, not the app.
Naze doesn’t just say no. It helps you notice the impulse and decide for yourself, which is the only thing that actually sticks.
The why-prompt
Naze asks why you want to open an app before it opens. Naming the reason is a core CBT technique, and it’s often enough to make the urge fade.
Session time limits
Commit to how long you actually need. When your time is up, the app closes on its own.
Screen-time analytics
See exactly where your hours go, which apps you abandon, and how your habits change week over week.
Works with any app
Add Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, or anything else that pulls you in. You choose what to be mindful about.
Private by design
Your data stays on your device and is never linked to your identity. You can focus without being watched.
Start free today
Add your first app in under a minute.
Download Naze →(03) Reviews
Don’t take our word for it.
“Cut my screen time in half on the first day. This isn’t hyperbole — the ease of use and simplicity beats every other app I’ve tried.”
“Has cut my screen time down from 4hrs to 28 minutes. So much more effective than anything else I’ve used.”
“Naze forces you to state your intention before opening the app. A much more rich and nuanced approach to actually reducing screen time.”
“This app is a paradigm shift. Having to choose a reason for why you’re opening forces you to be intentional with your time.”
“It stops me from opening Instagram with a simple question — and 90% of the time, I don’t even bother unlocking it.”
“My life has truly transformed since I started using it. I now have time for what matters most.”
(04) FAQ
Questions, answered.
How is Naze different from Screen Time or an app blocker?+
Blockers just say no, and you breeze past the alert. Naze adds a moment of awareness. It asks why you’re opening the app and has you set a session time. It’s built on a CBT principle: naming your intention makes you far less likely to follow through. It works with you instead of fighting you.
What happens to my notifications?+
Apps you’ve added stay paused while gated. We’re still working on notification controls and want to get them right, so you never miss what matters while staying distraction-free.
Which devices does Naze support?+
Naze is built natively for iPhone and requires iOS 17 or later. There’s no Android version today.
Is my data private?+
Yes. Naze is private by design. The limited data it collects (identifiers, usage, diagnostics) is never linked to your identity. Your focus stays yours.
How much does Naze cost?+
Naze is free to download and add one app. Naze Pro adds unlimited apps, advanced analytics, and more, with monthly, yearly, and lifetime options.
Ready to reclaim your time?
Thousands of people use Naze to spend less time scrolling and more time on what matters. Free to start.
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