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Show HN: I tried every app to stop doomscrolling, nothing worked. So I built one (powermate.app)
2 points by salar_faiq 6 months ago | hide | past | favorite | 1 comment
All existing apps rely on willpower to not bypass them, which might work for a couple of weeks. But then I fall back into the same cycle—to the point where I forget these apps were even installed.

So I built an app where friends keep me accountable. You set a limit, and once you hit it, you actually have to ask a friend for an extension. The first version is live now on the App Store and Play Store—just search Powermate. I’d love to hear your thoughts!



If curious to see how it works, here is a short demo

https://x.com/Powermate_app/status/1900052942863880343




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