LOOK: The Screen Time Game 4+

The digital age, for all its glittering promises of connection and convenience, has made us lonely. LOOK is a friend and guide in this wilderness; reminding us screen addiction is less a crisis of willpower than a byproduct of design: persuasive architectures built not for human flourishing, but for monetized distraction. We swipe not because we want to, but because the interface has trained us, eyes glazed. LOOK emerges as sanctuary here, an invitation to reclaim the rhythm of our days.  Each morning begins with a “mini mission,” prompting creativity and reflection. These aren’t tasks to checked off, but invitations to inhabit a life more authentically. (It’s gamified, so you get points and money because we live in a world where you need to buy things to live.) But the true reward lies in the moments of clarity and connection that these nudges foster. This is a digital companion that respects our autonomy while guiding us towards balance and the richness of our offline lives. By encouraging us to look up, look around, and look within, LOOK pushes us toward the beauty of the moment when we set our devices down, and turn our gaze toward each other.

This moved us. Thank you for such a beautifully expressed reflection on what LOOK is trying to offer. You captured something essential--the reality that screen addiction is not a failure of discipline, but a predictable response to systems engineered for our attention, not our well-being. We built LOOK as an act of counter-design. Not to control or shame, but to offer moments of intentional pause, grounded in respect for the user’s agency and inner life.

We’re especially touched by how you described the mini missions. They’re not tasks to accomplish, but exactly as you said--invitations to re-inhabit your life with curiosity, creativity, and presence. Yes, it’s gamified, but the real reward is what it unlocks: clarity, connection, and a reorientation toward what matters.

We’re honored that LOOK has become a kind of companion for you, one that encourages looking up, around, and within. Thank you for seeing us so clearly--and for articulating the very heart of our purpose. – Tait & Jenny

I’ve tried all the other blockers and schedulers out there but I always ended up deleting them. I love how this app doesn’t lock you out entirely but helps you be more intentional and reconsider if this is really a good choice. I’ve been doing the meditations instead of scrolling and I love earning points and they are also really helpful. I’ve never done meditations like this before and I really like them!

This is such a meaningful note, thank you for taking the time to share it! A lot of traditional blockers rely on restriction, which can leave people feeling frustrated or out of control. LOOK is built around a different idea: strengthening your internal locus of control--that sense that you are in charge of your attention, not your apps. That small moment of pausing and choosing builds your ability to act with intention, not impulse.

We’re also so glad you’re enjoying the meditations. They’re based on our proprietary Five Dials technique, which blends meditation and neuroscience to support focus, calm, and clarity. And when you’re earning Look Points while training your brain, that’s a win-win. – Tait & Jenny

I don’t think I’ve ever reviewed an app before but this app is amazing. I installed it several days ago and have seriously curbed my scrolling. I see that the app I want to limit is greyed out, so I think twice about using it. But since I know I CAN use it if I choose, it doesn’t feel forbidden so I don’t feel stressed about it. Can’t wait to see the future features! It’s a winner.

This truly means a lot. Thank you for taking the time to share it. What you’re describing is a subtle but powerful behavior pattern: when the app feels available but you pause anyway, you’re interrupting the habit loop without triggering stress or resistance. That kind of pause gives your brain space to make a conscious choice, which is where real change begins. We’re so glad LOOK feels supportive rather than restrictive, and we can’t wait to share what’s coming next! – Tait & Jenny