Ascent: screen time & offtime 3.4.3

The primary objective of Ascent is to cultivate long-term healthy phone usage habits. By temporarily pausing distracting applications, Ascent helps users circumvent the cycle of procrastination right from the outset. It effectively prevents unnecessary scrolling through news feeds and short videos, encouraging more mindful working and creative endeavors.

Ascent stands out as a robust and intuitive app blocker designed to enhance focus and mitigate procrastination. Equipped with advanced blocking and tracking capabilities, the app empowers users to take control of their time and work towards achieving their goals.

Pause Exercise
Ascent encourages users to pause before accessing potentially distracting apps, allowing time for reflection on the decision to open the app. This feature promotes mindful usage by fostering a moment of consideration, thereby reducing the tendency for compulsive app engagement.

Focus Session
The Focus Session feature significantly boosts productivity by creating an environment with minimized distractions. It temporarily restricts access to selected applications, ensuring that users maintain their concentration on the task at hand, promoting a productive state of flow.

Reminder
This feature aids users in regaining control over their digital habits by steering them away from time-consuming applications. Users can set reminders to activate the Pause Screen, prompting them to reassess their screen time and encouraging a healthier relationship with digital content.

Reels & Shorts Blocking
Ascent allows for the complete blocking of specific content areas within configured apps, such as Instagram Reels or YouTube Shorts. This enables continued access to these platforms while minimizing exposure to distractions inherent in those sections.

Intentions
By prompting users to articulate their purpose before engaging with potentially distracting apps, the Intentions feature transforms impulsive screen time into deliberate choices. This cultivates a more intentional interaction with digital distractions.

Shortcuts
The Shortcuts feature enhances efficiency by allowing users to accomplish more with fewer taps, streamlining their digital workflows and reducing interruptions. Essential apps and links can be organized for quick access, thus helping maintain focus and productivity.

Bookmarks
By enabling users to save bookmarks as valuable resources, Ascent shifts focus away from chaotic algorithm-driven content towards more meaningful engagements. This integration of knowledge into daily routines fosters a more intentional digital experience.

Ascent provides an easy setup for custom blocking schedules, enabling users to specify duration or times for app blocking while receiving notifications as they approach their limits. This feature promotes awareness of habits and supports positive adjustments to daily routines.

Beyond simply restricting app usage, Ascent encourages motivation and focus on personal goals. With inspirational quotes and reminders embedded in its functionalities, Ascent serves as a continual source of encouragement amidst various challenges.

Accessibility Service API
This application utilizes the Accessibility Service API to identify and block user-selected applications without collecting personal information; all data remains on the user's device.