Productivity
Friction - Reduce Screen Time
By TalkUp LLC
Download on theApp Store ↗Free · US storefront
App Store rating★ 4.6327 ratings
Age rating4+Apple content rating
CompatibilityiOS 18.6+Check your device
Version1.5.1Updated 2026-10-24
About Friction - Reduce Screen Time
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…
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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.
TERMS: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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.
TERMS: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
A closer look
What’s new in version 1.5.1
Thanks for using Friction, we have made the app smoother, squashed some bugs, and improved our systems to help you win your time back.
