See today’s screen time
The app can request screen time access to calculate how much time the user has spent on their phone today.
Official landing page
Turn screen time into better choices.
Instead helps users reduce screen time by suggesting alternative activities based on their interests.
The app reads today’s screen time, lets users choose what they want more of, and turns that time into grounded activity ideas across interests like fitness, music, food, travel, and more.
How Instead helps reduce screen time
Instead focuses on a simple loop: measure the time already spent on a phone, connect that time to personal interests, and present concrete alternatives that feel more relevant than a generic reminder to put the device down.
Choose what you want more of
Users pick interests they want to spend more time on, then update those selections later if their priorities change.
Get alternatives instead
Instead turns screen time into activity suggestions and lets users browse more ideas when they want another option.
Verified features from the app
These features are based on the current codebase and in-app content. Nothing below assumes a Play Store release, a backend, or unverified product behavior.
Automatic access with a manual fallback
If screen time cannot be read automatically, the app also supports entering today’s screen time manually for the session.
Pick interests that actually matter to you
Users can choose from a wide interest catalog, including areas visible in the app like fitness, music, food and cooking, travel, art, and more.
Activity cards instead of vague reminders
Instead presents specific alternatives with titles, descriptions, and interest labels so users can quickly switch from scrolling to a concrete action.
More suggestions over time
The main experience supports refreshed idea timing and a “load more” flow for users who want to keep exploring additional alternatives.
Screen time data stays on the device
The app’s permission copy explicitly states that screen time data stays on the device and is not collected, stored, or shared by the app.
Official links for store review and public launch
This page can serve as the official website for Instead while the public store listing is being prepared. The legal documents are already live and linked below.
Google Play link not added yet.
Support and contact
If you need the official legal documents for Instead, use the Privacy Policy and Terms links on this page.
A direct public support channel is not published in the current codebase, so this section is intentionally conservative until a final support email or form is ready.