Do you find it difficult to break your iPhone addiction? You may succeed when you try to kick the habit with friends. You can do that and more with this new app.
Goldilocks: Fighting smartphone addiction together
Gradually, the realization dawns that telephone addiction is a serious problem. It is not for nothing that Apple is trying with iOS 12 to ensure that you use your iPhone more wisely, for example with the introduction of Screen Time. However, some people find it difficult to tackle their problem independently and prefer to ‘kick the habit’ in a group. That’s what Goldilocks takes care of.
The new app basically does the same as a lot of other programs, but with a twist. You will fight your smartphone addiction together with friends. This is very simple. After installation, you must indicate how often you want to pick up your iPhone maximum per day, for example 80 times. Then you invite friends, after which you can also see their statistics on the home screen.
Also read: Guide: How iOS 12 makes your iPhone less addictive
Support each other
You can see how many times they have unlocked their iPhone today, how much time it took and whether they are on track to reach the target. Obviously, you can’t see which apps and programs they’re using. You can, however, send each other messages via the app to put a heart under the belt. In addition, Goldilocks tries to motivate all group members individually by sending a notification every now and then.
The effectiveness of Goldilocks therefore stands or falls with the benevolence of your group of friends. Peer pressure can have a positive effect, but of course also save the other side. If no one is motivated to break his or her smartphone addiction, little will probably happen. Goldilocks is free to download. The app needs access to your location so it can measure how often your screen is unlocked.