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Launch HN: Clearspace (YC W23) – Cut back on screen time

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Post by ryanisnan »

tedmiston wrote: post #166

There are a couple other similar popular screen time apps, such as Opal [1] and one sec [2]. They both also operate on a similar freemium / IAP model. For comparison, ClearSpace falls in the middle price-wise: - Opal: $20/mo, $100/yr, $300–400/lifetime (4.7/5 stars with 6.1k ratings) - one sec: $4/mo, $15/yr, $40/lifetime (4.9/5 stars with 6.2k ratings) - ClearSpace: $7/mo, $45/yr, (n/a?)/lifetime (4.7/5 stars with 4…

How does one-sec compare in your mind? That price point seems more reasonable, based on what the app does.

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Post by dang »

wnolens wrote: post #110
panchtatvam wrote: post #10

If one needs to use an app to reduce the time spent on apps, then the person already has no self control. Since your app promotes such ideology of people who are slaves to technology,this app actually promotes such a repressive machine dependent society. Technology is supposed to serve society not rule or govern its habits. People should be taught to use technology not be a slave to it by using non-technology means.…

Not all of us are as perfect as you.

Please don't respond to a bad comment by breaking the site guidelines yourself. That only makes things worse.

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Post by breck »

roycebranning wrote: post #61
breck wrote: post #44

Earlier quoted context omitted.

No. For emergencies have had to rely on nearby human beings, like the 1990's.

Any crazy stories from this?

Many but I like to save them for real life.

One tamer one is the time I stopped to help a woman whose car broke down on the side of Route 5 near Camp Pendleton. Her phone had died and she was stuck there waiting for help. I didn't have a phone, but knew there was a Marine Base nearby so drove there to get help. Unfortunately it was dark and I went down the wrong road and suddenly see a Marine running after my car with an M-16. Luckily he didn't shoot, laughed at my Hawaii Driver's License, and directed me to a nearby gas station, where we were able to phone for help.

Not having a phone makes every day an adventure! :)

Re: Launch HN: Clearspace (YC W23) – Cut back on screen time

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Post by jeznag »

mustacheemperor wrote: post #126

I'm a Clearspace user who found this app via a post on HN, and I can't thank the creators enough. I have not fully extracted myself from use of Reddit yet, but it's remarkable how effective this app was at breaking my cycle of opening, scrolling, closing, and reopening less than an hour later. I've tried other screentime management apps, but it seems like something about Clearspace's approach with the centering exerc…

If you want a desktop solution now, Focus Bear (focusbear.io) can do it. Our iOS app will have a similar UX to Clearspace (just waiting for apple to approve our Screentime permissions).

Re: Launch HN: Clearspace (YC W23) – Cut back on screen time

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Post by jeznag »

tedmiston wrote: post #166

There are a couple other similar popular screen time apps, such as Opal [1] and one sec [2]. They both also operate on a similar freemium / IAP model. For comparison, ClearSpace falls in the middle price-wise: - Opal: $20/mo, $100/yr, $300–400/lifetime (4.7/5 stars with 6.1k ratings) - one sec: $4/mo, $15/yr, $40/lifetime (4.9/5 stars with 6.2k ratings) - ClearSpace: $7/mo, $45/yr, (n/a?)/lifetime (4.7/5 stars with 4…

Another one to add to the list is Focus Bear: $5/month for cross device distraction blocking (desktop and mobile) and it also has habit stacking features. We've been building it for the last 12 months and it works pretty well.

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Post by jeznag »

annie_muss wrote: post #150

What are you thoughts on people with ADHD using your app? Do you think they benefit from the same approach or something different? Do you plan to do anything to tackle the more emotional side of app/web addiction?

There's definitely a lot of crossover. Not the same app but I built focusbear.io to help with my own ADHD symptoms. It blocks distractions and also helps build habit routines.
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