APPS WE LOVE

OffScreen

Build better phone-use habits.

With elegant charts detailing exactly how you’re using your device, this comprehensive screen-time manager helps you identify patterns so you can prioritise apps you need – and silence those you don’t.

What we love: All the stats and graphs. See how many times you pick up your device each day, what time you unlock your device each morning and even how long you spend using your device while walking. A daily timeline maps out your usage throughout the day, while weekly graphs make it easy to spot trends.

Set a focus timer for working, reading or studying to have the app log those activities (right). The OffScreen tab highlights key stats.

Quick tip: Use OffScreen’s elegant focus timer to stay on track. When you start one, the app can automatically block access to certain categories of apps, such as social and entertainment. To choose which ones, tap the angry face on the timer screen.

Meet the creator: Founded in 2018 by Alen Liang and her husband, Tom Liu, Miidii Tech has released a variety of other apps, including EverMemo, MD Vinyl and Apple Design Award finalist MD Clock.