Less scrolling, more living. Spool blocks doomscrolling, brainrot, and screen addiction at the source — by making you justify yourself before you scroll.
Most screen time blockers don't work because they treat phone addiction like a discipline problem. It's not. It's a habit loop your brain is stuck in — a dopamine cycle reinforced every time you reach for your phone without thinking.
Spool interrupts the cycle. Before any blocked app opens, you have to state your case to our AI. Use the same excuse too many times and Spool locks you out automatically. Built on cognitive behavioral techniques and behavioral research on attention and habit formation.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE SPOOL
- Understand your hidden triggers with daily AI insights
- Track your phone addiction patterns over time
- Discover when you reach for apps most (and why)
- Instant app and website blocking that actually works
- Schedule blocking windows for your weak hours
- Lock in during deep work with custom focus sessions
- Reflect on every excuse you've made and spot the loops
- CBT-inspired techniques to break the dopamine cycle
- Detox from doomscrolling, brainrot, and mindless scroll
WHO IT'S FOR
Spool is for anyone struggling with phone addiction, doomscrolling, or losing hours to TikTok, Instagram, Reels, YouTube Shorts, or X. Built for people who've tried Screen Time, willpower, and other app blockers — and want something that actually changes the habit, not just the limit.
WHAT MAKES SPOOL DIFFERENT
Other apps just block. Spool teaches you about yourself. Every excuse you make becomes data. Every reflection makes you more aware. Every blocked attempt strengthens the new habit.
Reclaim your focus. Build a more intentional relationship with your phone.
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Spool Full Access — Weekly
Length: 1 week, auto-renewing
Price: $4.99 USD / week
Spool Full Access — Yearly
Length: 1 year, auto-renewing
Price: $44.99 USD / year
Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings.
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://thespoolapp.com/#/privacy
I have been using Spool consistently for 2 months now, and I have definitely seen how this app has changed my screentime pattern and has broken my habit of scrolling just to scroll. I used to spend more than an hour on Instagram every day, and now spend less than an hour every week. Spool has made me more mindful and conscious of my social media usage, and I recommend this app to anyone who is looking for an effective screentime app!
Waste of time and money save yourself the trouble
Jeffz2009
Wasted my time, just for a hard paywall, app has same features as every other screen time app, plenty of better solutions both free and paid. Absolutely appalling app, I have tried several screentime apps and was drawn in by this apps supposed “unique solution” instead I noticed they have blatantly taken aspects from all the other apps. The onboarding was incredibly long, just repeating the same message again and again, it then showed a paywall with no way to bypass. When I clicked the x on the paywall, it then gives you an offer that has a discount that’s incorrect. This app purely tries to waste your time and make you feel invested so you buy. I would try any other screentime app, there are plenty of better ones both free and paid.
Actually Helps Me Stay Focused
S9ad
Spool is honestly one of the best apps I’ve used for staying focused. It makes it super easy to block distracting apps when I need to study or get work done, and it actually helps me stay off my phone instead of constantly checking apps without realizing it. The app is simple, clean, and easy to use. If you struggle with distractions or procrastination, I definitely recommend giving Spool a try.
This app is so worth it!!!!!
ineedmanycoins
I have like the worst procrastination problem and I love just scrolling on my phone for hours but spool has def cut down my screen time and it’s made me so much more productive!! I really like that it’s timed and if you wanna scroll it’s a slight process to allow it (not impossible though and doesn’t take too much time) but it’s genuinely very worth it because it deters you!! 10/10 fr
Focus Web has a cleaner Apps page with easier access to each site’s settings. We’ve also improved Snapchat Chat, widgets, and app blocking.
Version 5
The developer, Prafull Sharma, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
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Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
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Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
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Information
Seller
Prafull Sharma
Size
384.8 MB
Category
Productivity
Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.6 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 17.6 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 17.6 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 14.6 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
