If you think you may be addicted to your smartphone, you can now actually find out if you’re checking your beloved device too many times a day. More exactly, you can do that if you have an iPhone, or an Android handset (sorry, Windows Phone users).While most of us know that we’re checking our smartphone(s) quite a lot, we can’t tell exactly how many times we’re doing it. Well, there are apps that can help us with that.
Checky App
Checky is a easy-to-use app, as it really only does one thing: keep count of how many times you unlock your phone. It may seem simplistic, but how are you supposed to limit your usage if you can't easily monitor it? Checky is avialable for free from the Google Play Store and iOS App Store, so download it now to start start on your path on cellphone independency.
Once you've installed the app, just open it. Anytime you unlock your device, it will be tallied as one "check". Below the number of checks, you can also view previous usage and share results with friends, as healthy competition is a great motivator. Under the settings, you can toggle the option to receive a daily notification (at noon) of how many times you've checked your phone in the previous day.
With the iOS version, you can actually keep track of where you're checking your device with Location Services enabled, and while it may seem a little stalker-ish, the feature can be useful to see whether your checking your device at an increased clip more at home, work, or out-and-about.
Keep in mind that there are plenty of factors on any given day that can skew this number—maybe you're in an active conversation thread, or you're ferociously refreshing to check a sports score—but Checky should provide an overall view of just how much you're using your gadget on a daily basis. And don't worry, because only unlocks are counted, if you're a forgetful time-checker like me, the clock on the lock screen will keep from affecting your Checky number.
Moment app
For all those iPhone users who want to be cured of their smartphone addiction, the Moment app for iOS helps in a nice way. This app runs in your phone’s background and works through its usage time tracking and notification features. It has a minimalistic look and a simple interface that you may easily get accustomed. It also gives you options to set the time between which this app would track your usage. You can also set your notification sounds, etc
- Performance
The Moment app effectively tracks a variety of activities or functions an individual performs on his iPhone. It measures the extent to which people remain involved in all these activities by capturing their usage time on each application and process. Thus, it helps them in setting goals for daily usage of their smartphone so the app can act after this set usage limit is crossed. Once your set usage limit approaches, the Moment app gives you a notification to curtail your usage time. Such a notification also appears at half time, independent of the way you are using your iPhone. Once you hit your limits, this app asks you to drop your smartphone and approach your real life. This app is so effective that it can shut down your phone after giving one-minute warning that you have reached your phone usage limit.
- Usefulness
If you really have an addiction of your smartphone, then the Moment app is a highly useful option. In fact, its creator was himself suffering from smartphone addiction and found this innovative way to curtail it. This app helps in creating a balance in life so you neither remain deprived of your gadget nor remain engrossed in it.
- Ease of Use
This app has an easy-to-use interface that captures your time spent on the phone daily or weekly. By giving you warnings through notifications, this app helps you in lowering down your phone use in a simple manner.
Do you think these kinds of apps can help you in any way? Let us know in the comments!