> What I don't want is spyware, ads, and interactions designed to maximize my engagement.
Turn off notifications.
> Every single blocker app completely sucks
Install 1Blocker (indie dev) and turn on the on-device firewall. Works like magic.
> Screen time on iOS isn't enough
Have more self control. ;-)
> Sometimes I don't have the willpower to overcome the digital crack
But seriously, use Screen Time to disable Safari. Just remove the web browser from your device. Make the Screen Time password something like “i am weak”. It works.
> I've never owned an iPhone
You can 100% get what you want with an iPhone. Just don’t install all the garbage, and if an app is useful but spams you (hi, Uber), turn off its notifications. Use 1Blocker and you’ll never see an ad, not even in-app.
Or do what my partner does: she basically lives in DND mode. Her phone hygiene is exceptional. She scarcely uses it. I never see her using it during the day.
Turn off notifications.
> Every single blocker app completely sucks
Install 1Blocker (indie dev) and turn on the on-device firewall. Works like magic.
> Screen time on iOS isn't enough
Have more self control. ;-)
> Sometimes I don't have the willpower to overcome the digital crack
But seriously, use Screen Time to disable Safari. Just remove the web browser from your device. Make the Screen Time password something like “i am weak”. It works.
> I've never owned an iPhone
You can 100% get what you want with an iPhone. Just don’t install all the garbage, and if an app is useful but spams you (hi, Uber), turn off its notifications. Use 1Blocker and you’ll never see an ad, not even in-app.
Or do what my partner does: she basically lives in DND mode. Her phone hygiene is exceptional. She scarcely uses it. I never see her using it during the day.