Nowly Lock
stop scrolling · lock your phone · do something real
Notice why you reach for distracting apps—before you scroll on autopilot. A calm check-in when a blocked app opens, then you choose how long to unlock—or to stay blocked. Nothing leaves your device.
Awareness, not punishment.
Nowly Lock is an awareness interruption system—not parental control, not a gamified productivity grind, and not therapy every time you open Instagram. Small moments of consciousness when it matters.
What happens when you tap through the shield
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How you feel
A simple emotional scale—emoji and label, no guilt.
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What you’re looking for
Escape, relaxation, stimulation, connection, comfort—not hustle framing.
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Optional depth
Sometimes a reflective question or a rule-based pattern insight from your own history—no AI, no cloud.
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Intentional unlock
5, 10, 15, 30, or 60 minutes—or stay blocked. Shields re-apply automatically when time is up.
Built for real life
Screen Time shields
Pick apps and active hours. iOS shows a shield; tapping through opens Nowly for your check-in.
Reflection history
A local journal of mood, what you were looking for, unlock choice, and optional notes—optional PIN.
Patterns
Rule-based insights from your history—e.g. late-night unlocks, escape before scrolling.
Privacy first
No accounts, no backend, no analytics. SwiftData and on-device storage only.
Your choice
Temporary access with intention—not permanent hard blocks. Lock again anytime from home.
English & Spanish
Calm dark UI, light or dark appearance, reflective-question frequency you control in Settings.
Nowly isn’t here to fix you.
It’s a pause—a chance to ask how you feel and what you’re actually looking for, then choose consciously whether to scroll.
Nowly Lock is not medical advice, therapy, crisis support, or parental control software. For emergencies, contact local services or a qualified professional.