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One Sec

Productivity Free · from $4.99/mo

About One Sec

One Sec doesn't just block apps—it inserts a deliberate pause. When you tap Instagram or Twitter, it triggers a breathing exercise that lasts a few seconds, giving your impulse time to cool. The result? You open the app less often, and when you do, it's intentional.

What it does

One Sec intercepts app launches on iOS and Android, overlaying a guided breathing prompt before the app opens. You can customize which apps trigger it and adjust the delay length. It also tracks how many times you've been 'saved' from opening an app.

Best for

  • Anyone who reflexively opens social media dozens of times a day
  • People who want a friction-based solution, not just a blocklist
  • Users who prefer a gentle nudge over hard restrictions

Strengths

  • Clinically validated: a study showed 57% reduction in app opens
  • Customizable per app—set different delays for different triggers
  • No account or subscription required for basic features

Key features

  • Breathing prompt — A short guided inhale/exhale before the app opens
  • Per-app settings — Choose which apps trigger the pause and for how long
  • Usage stats — See how many times you've been 'saved' from opening an app
  • Focus mode — Temporarily disable the pause for specific periods
  • Widget support — Quick toggle from your home screen
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