Otium: Block Apps Easily
Reduce your screen time
Free · In-App Purchases
Otium is designed for anyone looking to regain control over their digital habits, reduce screen time, and experience true focus and relaxation. Whether you want to break the cycle of endless scrolling, detox from social media, or just spend undistracted time with loved ones, Otium helps you stay grounded and focused.
Key Features:
• Simple & User-Friendly: Otium’s interface is designed to make controlling your screen time effortless. Set it up in seconds and enjoy a more intentional relationship with your phone.
• Privacy-Focused: No accounts, no tracking. Otium respects your privacy, keeping all data on your device without requiring a sign-up or sharing your information.
• Customizable Rules: Create recurring schedules to limit app access during specific times, like bedtime, work hours, or family time. You can also manually activate restrictions when needed.
• Multiple Modes: Whether it’s a brief focus session, a weekend digital detox, or permanent restrictions on specific apps, Otium adapts to your needs.
Why Limit Screen Time?
Reducing your screen time can lead to a host of mental and emotional benefits:
• Better Focus and Productivity: Studies show that constant interruptions from apps can reduce focus, leading to decreased productivity. Otium helps eliminate distractions so you can stay on task and accomplish more.
• Improved Mental Health: Social media overload has been linked to anxiety and depression. Taking regular breaks from apps allows you to reset, calm down, and prioritize real-world connections.
• Quality Family Time: Create phone-free zones or moments to enjoy quality time with friends and family without the constant pull of notifications.
• Healthy Sleep Patterns: Limiting phone usage, especially before bed, improves sleep quality and helps you wake up feeling refreshed.
Perfect for Everyone:
• Students: Maintain focus during study sessions and avoid getting lost in social media during critical learning hours.
• Professionals: Stay on top of your work by reducing distractions and maintaining productivity throughout the day.
• Parents: Set restrictions to foster healthy screen time habits for yourself or your children, encouraging more meaningful interaction.
• Mindfulness Seekers: Otium supports mindfulness by helping you disconnect and be present in the moment, reducing stress and increasing overall well-being.
Start using Otium today to rediscover the joy of being truly present and to take back control over your digital life. Download now and experience the benefits of focused living!
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Minor bugfixes on iOS 26
The developer, Philipp Schmid, 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 Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
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Information
- Seller
- Philipp Schmid
- Size
- 32.3 MB
- Category
- Productivity
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later.
- Languages
- English and German
- Age Rating
13+
- 13+
- Infrequent
Medical Treatment Information
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Otium Pro (Weekly) USD 0.99
- Otium Pro (Monthly) USD 2.99
- Otium Pro (Annual) USD 17.99
- Copyright
- © 2025 Philipp Schmid