DopamineSwap
Dopamine Swap

Take Back Control of Your Phone

I built this app because I was losing 5+ hours daily to mindless scrolling. Maybe you're facing the same struggle?

100% Private • On-Device Only • No Data Collection
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DopamineSwap App Screenshot

What You Can Expect After 30 Days

Before DopamineSwap

Daily Pickups
142
Social Media
4h 32m
Productive Apps
18m

After 30 Days

Daily Pickups
43 (-70%)
Social Media
54m (-80%)
Productive Apps
1h 42m (+467%)

The Dopamine Score System

A simple daily goal that actually keeps you motivated

75
Daily Score
25
Focus
50
Swap

Two Simple Halves, One Daily Goal

  • Focus Score (50 pts): Start with 50 points daily. Lose points for disabling schedules (-10), overriding blocks (-20), or breaking budgets (-15)
  • Swap Score (50 pts): Earn 1 point per minute in swap apps (max 30) or 5 points per real-world activity you complete
  • Daily Max: 100 Points: A perfect day is achievable but challenging - that's the sweet spot
  • Lifetime Ranks: Your total score unlocks ranks from Novice (0) to Grandmaster (10,000+)
  • No Streaks, No Pressure: Miss a day? No problem. Your lifetime score keeps growing whenever you're ready

Features I Wish Other Apps Had

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Smart App Swapping

When you reach for Instagram, get redirected to Kindle instead. I use this to turn my scrolling addiction into a reading habit.

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Training Wheels Mode

Not ready for hard blocks? Start with gentle warnings at 33%, 66%, and 100% of your daily limit. It's like training wheels for your willpower.

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Real-Time Analytics

Watch your score update in real-time. Every minute away from TikTok is a minute you can see adding up. It's oddly satisfying.

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Focus Zones

Create custom schedules for work, sleep, and family time. Block different apps at different times to match your daily rhythm.

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Real-World Activities

Create your own manual activities like 'take a walk' or 'do 10 pushups'. Complete them instead of scrolling and earn 5 points each.

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Mindful Overrides

Need emergency access? After a brief self-reflection, grant yourself a 30-minute temporary access.

The DopamineSwap Method

1

Block distracting apps

Choose apps like TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube that steal your time

2

Set up beneficial swaps

Pick productive alternatives: Kindle for reading, Duolingo for learning, or Strava for fitness

3

Transform your habits

Each time you're interrupted, choose to swap. Watch your Focus Score rise as healthier patterns form

A Different Kind of Success

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The Graduation Philosophy

Most apps measure success by how long they keep you engaged. I measure success differently.

My goal isn't to keep you as a user forever. My goal is to help you build healthier habits, reclaim your time, and eventually not need this app at all. When you're ready to delete DopamineSwap because you've gained control over your digital life, that's not a failure, that's graduation.

I built this app because I genuinely want to help people break free from phone addiction. Your success is my success. Whether that takes 30 days or 300 days, the ultimate goal is for you to no longer need external tools to manage your screen time.

When you delete this app, you're not abandoning it, you're graduating from it. And that's exactly what I hope happens.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this different from Screen Time?

Screen Time shows you the problem but doesn't help you fix it. I designed DopamineSwap to actually block apps, suggest alternatives, and make breaking bad habits feel like a game you can win.

Can I bypass the blocks?

The blocks use Apple's Screen Time API - they're real blocks. You can grant emergency overrides after a mindful interruption, but it'll cost you 20 Focus points.

Is my dat private?

100% yes. Everything runs on your device using Apple's privacy APIs. I literally can't see your data even if I wanted to - it never leaves your phone.

What's Training Wheels mode?

It's my gentle mode - you get warnings at 33%, 66%, and 100% of your time limit before apps get blocked. Good for easing into it.

How does the Dopamine Score work?

You get 100 points to earn each day - 50 for staying focused (you lose these by breaking rules) and 50 for doing better things (reading, walking, etc). Your lifetime total unlocks ranks.

How much does it cost?

7-day free trial to see if it works for you. Then choose monthly, annual, or lifetime purchase. No free version - I believe if something truly helps, it's worth paying for.

Ready to Break Free?

I built this for myself, but maybe it can help you too

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