As we say, we must be very careful when we use our terminal to avoid risks and health problems. It does not seem like a simple solution, but in the long run it will bring us more benefits. Therefore, the best option to use the mobile less is to use apps that measure the control of use, as well as others that help us to do other things so as not to think about it.
What are the risks of being addicted to the phone
First, you can develop an addiction that has gone in crescendo in recent years. It’s about the nomophobia, and it is basically the irrational fear of spending a certain time without our mobile. It is a behavioral addiction with which we can alleviate our emotional discomfort for various reasons. Therefore, if we are using our telephone, we will find ourselves better. This behavior can become a kind of safe conduct to which we arrive by using it compulsively, which creates a dependency.
There can also be another series of syndromes that must be paid close attention. The first of them is him call syndrome or phantom vibration. This phenomenon occurs when we are called to our mobile phone and when we hear the melody or notice the vibration, we pick it up, but we realize that we do not have any notification. It is a hallucination that is manifested by the excessive use we make of our phone. On the other hand, the eye strain, also known as Intraocular pressure, it is a disease with an excessive increase in the pressure of our eyes. This is caused by the pressure exerted by the liquids that are inside the eyeball on our eye.
Apps to control usage time
StayFree
StayFree is an app that helps us carry out the control of mobile addiction, and shows us how much time we spend using it. It is still in the improvement phase, but with it we can improve attention and avoid distractions while we are doing other tasks, as well as increase productivity. We can also set limits of use for your applications and receive alerts when you exceed that limit, which will allow you to take advantage of the time with your friends and family. Finally, through its graphs you will be able to see the details of the use and the statistics in your history, and the latter you can export it to always have it at hand.
QualityTime
It includes an attractive and easy-to-use interface that allows you to control and have real-time statistics on the time you use the terminal. The app works like «Digital diet», and in it you can set alerts or notifications when you exceed the use limit, in addition to the function To rest, which restricts access to the mobile to do other things or simply to stop using the mobile for a while. You also have access to the cloud, where you can store information from the last six months. As you progress, you will be able to manage the applications, adding or excluding them according to the registry data.
UBhind
With a simple and attractive interface, this application will easily measure the use we make of the mobile phone thanks to the useful tools it includes. First, we can set alarms and warnings, and even schedule disconnection times to rest. In fact, she can also suddenly set them herself so that we can start doing other tasks. On the other hand, if we use the phone too much, it will automatically lock as a warning, making it a great option that allows us many customization options.
Stayfocused
This self-control application will help us to focus on our tasks and activities of our day. To do this, it restricts the use of applications and the phone by setting limits for daily use, per hour or specific time intervals, as well as screen unlocks. You can also block notifications from all your apps and have better control of yourself. On the other hand, the strict mode helps you to follow the limitations if you have a major addiction. You can check the activity history and set a password to further restrict access to your mobile.
TakeControl
With this application you will improve your attention and concentration on the most important aspects of your life. With it you will be able to analyze with great precision the time you spend on your device, in each application, and establish time restrictions for each one. You can check the previous use of each app, set alerts and block them so that you disconnect for a while. In addition, it includes Parental control to know the use that your children make of the phone, as well as apply pins so that you can not alter the configuration.
Applications to use the mobile less
Antisocial
This application has a name that is quite shocking, but the truth is that it is very effective. Thanks to its simple and comfortable interface, we can know how long we use the phone in comparison with other people. Not only is it designed to know what would be normal use, but it also puts at your disposal a lot of tools to manage, block and control the use of your mobile phone. Through the detailed reports issued daily or weekly, which include very precise data, you can easily disengage from it. Once you know them, you can take measures blocking, deactivating and restricting the use of the applications.
Digital Detox
Their slogan is “turn off your screen, turn on your life.” Its main objective is that we disconnect from the phone to reconnect with ourselves and with our environment. As soon as we open the app, we must comply with certain ranks time without using our mobile, and we can only use it if there are situations or calls from emergency. In fact, if we want to use it during these periods, we will have to to pay small amounts of money, so it will make us think twice. This can be tricky at first, as many people may be more hooked than they think, as well as showing withdrawal symptoms. The ideal is to do it with friends or family to feel accompanied.
Space
A great alternative to change habits. With a simple and very attractive interface, it makes reports based on the use we make of the phone. The app monitors and studies patterns of use with a fast and efficient method of the last 60 days, being able to consult the statistics of the applications in its interactive graphs. For this, we can use different tools, such as your blocker of notifications, a unlock counter screen and a clock that measures the time we are using the mobile. We can choose between several themes to customize it to our liking, and we will obtain achievements for reaching our goals.
Forest
If we are not able to take care of ourselves, what better way than to take care of other living beings. With more than six million users, this application puts us to the test to take care of a tree, starting from the planting of the seed. As we focus our attention on the plant, it will grow into a large tree. Of course, the app will detect if we go out to check messages or notifications, and from that moment the tree will begin to deteriorate. You can establish different time ranges in which not to use the mobile, and if you fulfill them correctly you can have a full forest. In addition, as you manage to reduce the use, you will get prizes and rewards.
Your Hour
To end this list, this app starts with a small tutorial in which he shows us the worst habits we do with our phone. Thanks to its wide variety of fun and easy-to-use functions, they will show you how addicted you are to your mobile. His control Panel It provides you with all the essential information you need to know about using your phone throughout the day. When using the data of the use of your phone during the last 7 days, the application will define your category addict: anxious, habitual, dependent, obsessed and addicted. Besides, his timer Floating appears in all your applications so you can see the time you spend in each one.
