Detour adds a quick 10-second challenge every time you open a distracting app. You still get in — but every open becomes a moment of growth.
No accounts. No sign-up. No cloud. Just install and go.
Choose which apps distract you most — social media, games, news, anything. Detour protects only those.
Tap any restricted app and a 10-second micro-challenge appears. Solve it to continue. That's the detour.
50 app opens = 50 micro-lessons. Track your streak, watch your skills improve, and reclaim your time.
You pick up your phone to check one thing. 45 minutes later, you're deep in a scroll hole. App blockers don't work because you just disable them.
We don't block your apps. We add a productive pause — a quick challenge that makes you think before you scroll. You still get in. But you grow every time.
Each challenge takes 5–15 seconds, works offline, and gets harder as you improve.
A word appears in your language. Drag the missing letter tile to complete its translation. Powered by spaced repetition — words you get wrong come back more often.
Quick mental math that keeps your brain sharp. Three types: comparisons, estimation, and rapid arithmetic.
One intentional breath cycle. A circle expands and contracts — breathe with it. Users often realize they didn't actually want the app.
A grounding prompt breaks the autopilot loop. A 5-second mandatory pause forces you to actually notice your surroundings.
Three statements appear — two true, one false. Find the odd one out. Builds critical thinking and media literacy.
A body region pulses on screen. Hold it for 3 seconds to consciously release tension you didn't know you had.
A pattern of colored dots flashes for 3 seconds, then disappears. Recreate it from memory. The brief window forces genuine focus.
No accounts, no servers, no analytics, no tracking. Everything stays on your phone. We literally cannot see your data.
Get the wrong answer twice? The app opens anyway. Detour is a tool for self-improvement, not a prison for your phone.
Adaptive difficulty powered by spaced repetition. Challenges get harder as you level up. Track your progress on the dashboard.
A native Android app built specifically for the platform. Uses system APIs for reliable, battery-efficient monitoring.
Not filler content. Language vocab, mental math, critical thinking, breathing techniques, and mindfulness — all backed by research.
Core features are always free. Optional Detour+ adds accountability connections to share progress with partners and support development.
Invite a friend, partner, or family member to see your progress. When someone is watching, you show up more. Accountability Connections let you share just enough to stay motivated — without exposing anything personal.
Privacy first: Only aggregate stats are shared — no usage patterns, no personal data, no device identifiers. Partners see your streak, accuracy, and restricted app names. Disconnect anytime to remove all shared data instantly.
Core features are always free. Detour+ adds accountability connections and supports independent development.
Free 7-day trial — no charge until the trial ends. Cancel anytime from your Google Play settings.
7-day free trial included with every subscription. Cancel anytime — no questions asked.
Detour collects zero personal data. All challenge history, streak data, and preferences stay on your device. The optional Accountability Connections feature uses anonymous identifiers to share aggregate progress stats with your chosen partners — no personal information is ever transmitted.
Join thousands making every app open count. Free, private, offline.