it’s time for Recess

Trade the scroll for a life in full colour

Dino$128

one-time · free lifetime app · no subscription

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30-day money-back guarantee

How it works

Pick a mode in the Recess app, tap your phone to Recess, and the noisy apps clock off. To bring them back, Recess has to be physically nearby — so leave it across the room and the break holds until you choose to return. No willpower battles, no 10-second override.

Apps & Custom Modes

Choose which apps to block, or flip it and choose only the apps you want to keep — everything else gets locked. Build modes for every part of your day:

Work

Block social, keep Slack and Maps.

Family Time

Everything off except the camera.

Sleep

No email, no scrolling after 10pm.

Study

One tap, zero distractions.

No subscription. No recurring fees. Lifetime app access included — iOS and Android.

Build & Design

Pocket-friendly companion for the Recess app
Designed for desks, doors, bags, and kitchen counters
A visible cue for starting and ending breaks
Small enough to keep nearby, intentional enough to make you move

Keep it where your break begins — by the door, on your desk, or anywhere you want a little nudge back to real life.

See how it works

Pick your playtime

Tell the Recess app what can wait. Make modes for the good stuff — Weekend, Family Time, or Trail.

Tap your Recess

Place your phone by Recess and tap to activate.

Return with intention

When you need your phone, take it out and use it with purpose.

In the box: the Recess device, USB-C cable, a quick-start card, and the free Recess app (iOS & Android).

2.6” x 2.6” x 0.7”
3.1oz

Everything you need to go have a life

Easy Customization

Block Instagram, keep Maps. Mute Slack, keep Spotify. Set what stays and block what doesn't — a scene for every part of your day.

Smart Scheduling

Set your start and end times in advance, and let better habits build themselves.

Focus Insights

Understand your Recess activity at a glance: average Recess time, session length, and week, month, and lifetime comparisons.

Remote Activation

Start Recess from anywhere with a long press in the app — while still requiring your physical Recess to end a session. Flexible when you need it, strict when it counts.

Built for Real Life

Five emergency unlocks for when you genuinely need access, and Strict Mode to lock settings and prevent uninstalling the app to end a session.

People are out living again

95%

Feel more present

93%

Are having more fun

99%

Got their evenings back

Based on a survey of 500+ people on Recess.

What sets us apart

	Recess	Screen Time	Flip Phone
Physical barrier	●	—	●
No sneaky bypass	●	—	●
Custom modes	●	limited	—
Keep essentials	●	●	—
Cheers you on	●	—	—

More reasons to love Recess

No subscriptions

The Recess app for iOS and Android is free, forever. Buy once, play for life.

Break-ready

Small enough to live by your door, desk, or bag — a physical cue that makes starting a break feel easy.

Works across devices

Use one Recess for many phones. Or a little squad of them for one.

Real stories, real fun

35,000+ five-star reviews · 4.99 average

“Week one and my phone finally feels quiet. I still have what I need, but the late-night loops are way easier to step away from.”
Dev R

“I have tried every app limit. This is the first thing that feels like a boundary instead of another setting I can ignore.”
Suma B

“I set my mode before bed, leave Recess by the door, and wake up without falling straight into my phone.”
Abe C

“Tiny object, huge reset. Everyone who borrows my phone setup asks about it.”
Its L

“Nothing else has made me put the phone down this consistently.”
Marro G

FAQ

How is Recess different from Screen Time or Digital Wellbeing?

Those limits are easy to bypass — tap ‘skip’ and you’re back in. Recess creates physical separation, requiring a rescan to exit, which keeps temptation out of reach.

Can’t I just delete the app or find a workaround?

We’ve been there too — which is why Recess has Strict Mode to close the loopholes and prevent deleting the app or changing settings to end a session.

What’s included with Recess?

The physical Recess companion and full access to the Recess app — no subscriptions, no extra fees. Buy once, use forever.

Can I use one Recess with multiple phones?

Yes. One Recess works with as many phones as you’d like, and one phone can work with multiple Recesses — home, car, or work.

What happens if I lose my Recess?

Accidents happen, so the app includes five emergency unlocks that automatically unblock all apps.

Is my phone compatible?

Recess works with Android 12.0+ and iPhones on iOS 17.0+.

Additional Info

Compatibility

Android 12.0+ and iPhones on iOS 17.0+. Fully cross-platform — one Recess, many phones.

Shipping & Returns

Ships within two business days. Free shipping. Every Recess comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee — if it’s not for you, send it back for a full refund, no guilt.

About Recess

Recess is for the self-aware terminally-online — the people who love their phone and still want their life back. We don’t sell a phone blocker. We sell what’s waiting on the other side of the screen: a present, vibrant, playful real life. Care, not shame. Joy, not discipline.

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