The intentionally annoying app to break doomscrolling
We've all been there: you open Instagram to check a message from a friend but end up wasting an hour watching videos of alpacas. Before you can open addictive apps, SpeedBump asks you how long you want to use them. The longer you choose, the longer the delay. Once time's up, it annoys you out with rain, dancing cats, and more – helping you stay intentional and accountable.
Unlike apps that block social media entirely, SpeedBump allows users to open apps intentionally but makes prolonged scrolling uncomfortable. Users can still message friends or check updates without the app preventing access—it just makes mindless scrolling annoying enough to discourage it.
SpeedBump provides streak tracking to show consecutive days without disabling the app, displays usage data, and creates psychological friction through annoyances. After 2 weeks of consistent use, users report increased awareness of their usage patterns and spending more time on activities they truly enjoy.
SpeedBump lets users set time limits when opening addictive apps like TikTok or Instagram, then displays intentionally annoying interruptions (cats, cookie banners, rain) after time expires, forcing a 15-minute break before re-entry. This prevents compulsive behavior while allowing intentional use.
SpeedBump's friction-based approach works for ADHD users by requiring active decision-making when opening apps (setting time limits) rather than relying on willpower or motivation. The escalating wait time (more usage = longer wait) prevents compulsive re-opening without blocking access entirely.