Baseline: Dopamine Detox App

Name: Baseline: Dopamine Detox App
Rating: 5 (8 reviews)
Author: Andrew Jones

Doomscrolling & App Blocker

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

8 Ratings
Age Rating

9+
Years
Category

Health & Fitness
Developer

Andrew Jones
Language

EN
English
Size

19.1
MB

Baseline helps restore your focus by restructuring when you get stimulation, not just how much you get. Your brain is used to dopamine spikes at the wrong times. It's not that you lack discipline. If you’ve ever... • sat down to work and immediately reached for your phone • felt like you “just couldn’t start” • have or wondered if you have ADHD (1 in 4 now suspect they do) ...then Baseline was built for you. WHAT'S DIFFERENT? Most apps focus on how much screen time you get. But the real problem is WHEN you get it. When you get high-stimulation input early in the day, your brain becomes less responsive to lower-stimulation tasks afterward, making it harder to focus, start work, or stay on task. And over time, this pattern reinforces itself. BASELINE Baseline is a daily focus system designed to fix that. Instead of just blocking apps, it structures your day so your brain works with you, not against you. It focuses on timing, not just restrictions. HOW IT WORKS Your day is divided into simple phases: • Morning: Avoid early dopamine spikes • Focus: Block distractions for deep work • Reward: Guilt-free access to apps • Wind Down: Reduce stimulation before bed • Sleep: Protect recovery This science-backed approach is based on how your brain adapts to repeated stimulation patterns. Baseline helps you reset that pattern so focus becomes easier and more natural again. BENEFITS What you’ll notice: • It’s easier to start things • You stop reaching for your phone automatically • Work feels less like a battle • You can focus longer without forcing it • Low-stimulation activities feel enjoyable again This is a system for getting your focus back, not just another screen time app. Baseline requires a subscription to unlock full access. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Ratings & Reviews

5.0

out of 5

8 Ratings

Perfect for Busy Parents and Kids!
Apr 15
paliloa80
As a mom of two working in a fast-paced professional environment, my phone is often my biggest source of distraction. I’ve tried standard screen time limits before, but they never seemed to stick. Baseline is different because it actually structures my entire day.Since I started using the "Focus Blocks," I’ve noticed a significant jump in my productivity. It feels great to actually "earn" my downtime rather than just mindlessly scrolling. It has helped me stay present with my kids and much more dialed-in during my deep-work hours.I’m actually planning on setting this up for my son next. The way it protects morning routines and winds down properly before sleep is exactly the kind of healthy digital habit I want him to develop. If you’re looking for more than just a "blocker" and want a full lifestyle reset, I highly recommend this app!

Developer Response
Thanks for the review, very glad to hear it's working for you! A few features were added recently to help install and manage Baseline on a child's device as well, including iPad support and a PIN/security feature.
Perfect for Busy Parents and Kids!
Apr 15
paliloa80

As a mom of two working in a fast-paced professional environment, my phone is often my biggest source of distraction. I’ve tried standard screen time limits before, but they never seemed to stick. Baseline is different because it actually structures my entire day.Since I started using the "Focus Blocks," I’ve noticed a significant jump in my productivity. It feels great to actually "earn" my downtime rather than just mindlessly scrolling. It has helped me stay present with my kids and much more dialed-in during my deep-work hours.I’m actually planning on setting this up for my son next. The way it protects morning routines and winds down properly before sleep is exactly the kind of healthy digital habit I want him to develop. If you’re looking for more than just a "blocker" and want a full lifestyle reset, I highly recommend this app!
Developer Response May 28
Thanks for the review, very glad to hear it's working for you! A few features were added recently to help install and manage Baseline on a child's device as well, including iPad support and a PIN/security feature.
Interesting take on the screen time concept
Apr 10
-engago-
What is unique about this app is that instead of giving one a screen time limit for the whole day which one might greedily use up before noon (leaving you with depleted dopamine energy levels and cravings for the rest of the day), it flips the script and forces you to save up (so to speak) on your Screen Time and use it at the end of the day to genuinely reward yourself for a hard day’s work. No guilt! The developer has put quite some work into explaining the science during onboarding so that you embrace the concept.. I would recommend this app.

Developer Response
Thanks so much for this review! Very glad you're finding it useful!
Interesting take on the screen time concept
Apr 10
-engago-

What is unique about this app is that instead of giving one a screen time limit for the whole day which one might greedily use up before noon (leaving you with depleted dopamine energy levels and cravings for the rest of the day), it flips the script and forces you to save up (so to speak) on your Screen Time and use it at the end of the day to genuinely reward yourself for a hard day’s work. No guilt! The developer has put quite some work into explaining the science during onboarding so that you embrace the concept.. I would recommend this app.
Developer Response May 28
Thanks so much for this review! Very glad you're finding it useful!
Good App Blocker
Apr 19
appjunkie1
A simple yet effective app blocker. Backed by research. Easily manage screen time with this one. Wish you can add more minutes to unlock like 30 minutes or more especially for apps that are important but you still want to limit screen time. Also perhaps, turn on family sharing especially with the pricing of the app.

Developer Response
Thanks so much for the review! The app has a number of updates, including family sharing and some additional options for time-based blocking.
Good App Blocker
Apr 19
appjunkie1

A simple yet effective app blocker. Backed by research. Easily manage screen time with this one. Wish you can add more minutes to unlock like 30 minutes or more especially for apps that are important but you still want to limit screen time. Also perhaps, turn on family sharing especially with the pricing of the app.
Developer Response May 28
Thanks so much for the review! The app has a number of updates, including family sharing and some additional options for time-based blocking.
App helped me reclaim my time
Apr 10
Radioactive-235
Thank you so much. Such a brilliant idea, implemented in such a beautiful way. I can’t thank you enough. Gorgeous and intuitive UI that operates under screen time to help reduce screen time for the apps that take time. No data collected - no notes. Thank you thank you thank you!

Developer Response
Thanks for such a kind review! Please feel free to share any ongoing feedback to help continue making improvements!
App helped me reclaim my time
Apr 10
Radioactive-235

Thank you so much. Such a brilliant idea, implemented in such a beautiful way. I can’t thank you enough. Gorgeous and intuitive UI that operates under screen time to help reduce screen time for the apps that take time. No data collected - no notes. Thank you thank you thank you!
Developer Response May 28
Thanks for such a kind review! Please feel free to share any ongoing feedback to help continue making improvements!

- Limited Apps tier. In addition to apps that are fully blocked, you can now choose certain apps as "limited" during select periods. This could allow for a brief email checks, for example. - Settings redesign. Settings is now split into dedicated screens to improve navigation UI. - Fixed a UI issue related to the custom shield screen in iOS 27.

Version 1.2.0 Sep 23

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Seller: Andrew Jones
Size: 19.1 MB
Category: Health & Fitness
Compatibility: Requires iOS 18.2 or later.

iPhone
Requires iOS 18.2 or later.

iPad
Requires iPadOS 18.2 or later.

Mac
Requires macOS 15.2 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.

Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 2.2 or later.
Languages: English
Age Rating: 9+

9+

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