3 Apps To Reduce Your Smartphone Usage

In today’s scenario, Smartphones have become our companion rather than a communication device, surely a tremendous transformation indeed.

According to the Ericsson study, Indian users spend 3 hours 18 minutes on average everyday with their smartphones, of which one-third time is spent on apps. Also, there has been a 63 percent increase in app usage in the past two years.

It seems people have become helpless to restrict themselves from its over-excessive usage. And if you are wondering how to make a move in such a situation, then probably you should try these 3 apps to confine your smartphone usage

(#) Offtime

Offtime App helps you to unplug better by app blocking, communications filter and insights into your smartphone usage.

Offline works for a chosen period; in that time period it will block calls, texts and notifications that might disturb you. One can select the people who can still get through, and Offline makes sure that you don't miss a thing.

This app helps you to improve self-control, as it restricts access to any apps that you find distracting. Moreover, the app provides you with intuitive analytics of your phone and other app usage, enabling you to identify your habits. It’s an easy way to learn what you’re doing, when you’re doing it, and for how long.

(#) Checky

Almost, how many times in a day, do you check your phone? The answer to this question is itself, “many”.  But now it has become easier to keep a count with the Checky app.

Checky gives you an insight into your phone about your checking habit. It helps you become more aware that can help you make changes to your phone usage, in case if you feel you need to make a change!

It's also fun to find out exactly how much you are using your phone, and to compare your stats with friends. This app is available on both iOS and the android users.

(#) Moment

Moment is an iOS app that automatically tracks how much you use your iPhone and iPad each day. If you’re using your phone too much, you can set daily limits on yourself and be notified when you go over.

Once you set it up and as long as Moment is running in the background, you won’t ever have to open the app again. It will track your phone use in the background and give you a warning if you go over your daily limit. Now that’s a cool solution to your unresolved queries!