Graze Digital Detox

Graze Digital Detox is a productivity app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It helps users limit their screen time by turning the task into a fun game. Instead of using punishment, the app uses a visual metaphor of a flock of sheep. The sheep represent the user's digital well-being. As the user reduces screen time and builds good habits, the flock becomes happier and more cohesive. If usage goes up, the flock may wander off. This visual design encourages users to check their progress casually, like tending to a houseplant, rather than needing constant willpower.

Benefits

Graze offers several key advantages for people trying to manage their digital habits. The app transforms the often burdensome task of limiting digital usage into a positive feedback loop. It provides a suite of tools designed to help users reclaim their attention. Users can block specific apps and set custom rules for when they are active. The app supports recurring blocks for mornings, evenings, weekends, or any custom time windows. It also offers one-tap timers that lock distracting apps until a specific task is completed. A major benefit is its commitment to privacy. The application runs entirely on-device using Apple's Screen Time framework. It does not require an account, does not connect to servers, and collects no data. This ensures that all activity remains private and the developers cannot see the user's usage data.

Use Cases

Graze is particularly suited for students who struggle to avoid afternoons spent on social media like TikTok. Parents can use it to stop children from doom-scrolling at bedtime. Knowledge workers can fight against constant context-switching by using focus sessions. Anyone who has repeatedly deleted and reinstalled social media apps can benefit from the app's scheduling features. The app works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It requires iOS 17.0 or later for mobile devices and macOS 14.0 or later with an Apple M1 chip or later for computers. Users can see the status of their flock at a glance using home and lock screen widgets without opening the full application.

Pricing

Graze operates on a subscription basis. All features, including app blocking, focus sessions, scheduling, and the flock visualization, require a paid subscription. Users can choose from two main plans. The Graze Premium Monthly plan costs $24.90 USD. The Graze Premium Lifetime plan costs $299.90 USD. Pricing is displayed within the app before any purchase is confirmed. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to the user's Apple ID account.

Additional Information

The app was developed by George Timms. It adheres to Apple's standard Terms of Use. The developer currently states that no data is collected. The app has an age rating of 4+. The file size is approximately 30.9 MB. Users can refer to the developer's privacy policy for more details on data practices, noting that the developer states no data is collected.