SpeedBump: Stop Doomscrolling

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The frame of a phone

The app to finally stop doomscrolling

When opening addictive apps, set a time limit

If time's up, SpeedBump will annoy you

Take a 15-minute break before next use

Because gentle reminders don't work anymore. Neither do fixed timers or motivation quotes. Sometimes, you need something more… direct.

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TikTok
Instagram
Duolingo (why tho?)

Limiting in-app features like Shorts or Reels will be added soon. Websites, too.

Social media can be useful! Connect with friends without doomscrolling for hours.

The more you want to use, the more you wait before opening. This prevents compulsive behavior without getting in your way.

Don't overthink – trying it out takes 5 minutes. You will get years back.

You can't extend the session time without breaking your streak.

Currently free. We don't have to “maximize shareholder value”.


😔 guilty

💤 unmotivated

😞 powerless

😟 low self-esteem

😤 frustrated

😰 anxious

😳 ashamed

🤯 distracted
(especially with ADHD)

and replace your mindless scrolling with...

🏃 sports

📚 studying

👫 hanging out

💼 working

🛋️ relaxing

🍿 movies

🍳 cooking

🌱 gardening


We're the best at getting you off the phone

9 annoyances so far - more coming soon!
They are displayed on top of addictive apps after your chosen time is up. Trust me, you won't want to stay much longer.


Recognize the problem and take control

5 hours of screen time at 25 means you'll spend over 15 years of your remaining life glued to a phone (source).

This takes a toll on your mental health and shrinks your attention span to that of a goldfish 🐟.

We believe social media is genuinely useful, but it's too easy to get addicted.

Let us help: we'll give you relevant data to take action and streaks to prevent doomscrolling.

🧑 Stop being a goldfish with SpeedBump

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A screenshot of SpeedBump with the current streak, longest streak, and weekly, monthly, and yearly usage statistics


This app is like paying a Gen-Z intern to annoy you so you spend less time on your phone.

“I don't know how this works but it looks cool”

— my mom

“The cat one is funny”

— my girlfriend

“Can you let go of my arm and stop talking about screen time apps?”

— some boring guy in the supermarket