1. Intentionalthrottling to create friction
Users note that deliberately slowing a phone—via low‑power mode, VPN caps, or hardware limits—makes scrolling less tempting.
"There's a kind of throttle for your phone so you can't doomscroll too much." — andai
2. System‑level restriction via MDM/Configurator
Many point to Apple Configurator or Screen‑Time policies as the most reliable way to block or limit addictive apps.
"I use Apple Configurator to straight up disallow a bunch of apps and websites (tiktok, Reddit, YouTube, etc.)" — Version467
3. Pause‑before‑open tools (One Sec, ScreenZen)
Several contributors highlight apps that insert a short delay or confirmation step, breaking the impulse loop.
"It uses iOS shortcuts to interrupt you when you open them, and make you wait for some time — optionally with the selfie camera open — and confirm you really want to open it." — chatmasta
4. Behavioral/log‑out mindfulness
A recurring thread is adding friction at the point of entry (logging out, grayscale, deleting accounts) to force conscious choice. > "I log out of every social media website/app because the act of logging in is just enough friction for me to be mindful: do I really want to do this?" — herbertl