An interruption (or intervention) is a gentle pause that one sec inserts before you open a distracting app or website—e.g., a deep breath prompt or a small mindful task. It breaks the automatic "scroll without thinking" habit and helps you decide intentionally if you really want to open a particular app, for example Instagram.

Yes! With one sec's browser extension, you can set interventions for any website you like. By the way: There's an adult content filter to interrupt opening all kinds of adult websites.

Yes, you have loads of possibilities to adapt one sec to your personal needs! - Schedule interruption timings: when and for how long should the intervention appear? - Choose from a variety of interruption types: what happens when an app or website is intervened?

Yes! Interruptions can - appear immediately after opening an app or website - appear delayed (after X minutes after the initial opening) - be repeated after a set amount of time (Re-Interventions)

Yes—you can select from categories like Social Media, Games and News. With the Adult Content Detox feature, you can block all kinds of porn websites on your device.

Yes! one sec visualizes your progress in nice diagrams and comparisons. See how much time you've saved already—watching your progress reflected in numbers is incredibly motivating!

All versions of one sec follow the same idea — interrupt mindless opening and help you pause before scrolling — but each platform works a bit differently due to system restrictions. - one sec for iOS and Android … - browser extension …

No. You can be sure we don't sell or analyze your data. We can't even look at it. We make money by selling the app and subscriptions, not by selling your data.

Absolutely. one sec focuses on building a high-quality product, not tracking or monetizing your data. All intervention logic runs locally on your device—there's no profiling, no data selling, and no investor pressure to push ads or analytics into the app.

one sec offers a free version which allows to set up a breathing interruption for one app. For unlimited apps and a large number of helpful features, upgrade to one sec pro. - Monthly: 3,99 € - Anually: 14,99 € - Lifetime: 99,99 € Note: prices differ by region. Review current pricing upon purchase.

No worries! You find various help articles and tutorials on our website. And when you can't find a solution to your problem, you can contact our customer support anytime. The support team is not only quick and helpful, but also super friendly (that's what users repeatedly say).

Yes — one sec is science-backed and proven to work. It was tested in cooperation with the Max Planck Institute and Heidelberg University, being confirmed to reduce app usage by around 57% on average and significantly improve life satisfaction. Moreover, one sec's positive effects have been shown in several international research projects involving adolescents and adults.

Yes! You can set up blocks so that configured apps or sites can't be opened at all during a block session or scheduled time—giving you full focus with zero distractions.

To help you achieve your goals most effectively, one sec offers a wide range of interruption types—and we're constantly working on improving them. - Solve a task: like a math problem, "Rotate Your Phone" or "Follow the Dot" - Breathing exercise (featuring different breathing techniques, such as 4-7-8 or box breathing) - Get reminded of healthy alternatives (like reading a book or calling a friend) - See yourself in the mirror (and tell yourself that you really want to open that app right now). - Track your emotions or intentions … and more!

Yes, that's possible, too! You can specify when (what day and time throughout the week) one sec should be actively interrupting your selected target apps. For example, you can limit social media usage during study times, or block your email program after work.

Yes, you can! We've built the one sec browser extension for Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge and other browsers. It's really a time-saver to prevent checking YouTube, Twitter, or Reddit during work or studying.

Yes, one sec works cross-device. You can set up the app for iOS and Android devices, and use the browser extension on Windows, macOS and Linux computers. With the same account, you can log in to different smartphones, tablets and computers and use them simultaneously. Pay once, use on all your devices.

one sec is currently available in 30 languages—visit your app or web store for details. To change the language, update your device's language settings.

No, there are no ads—even in the free version. Showing ads would make our interruptions less effective – we decided to maximize the impact of our product over maximizing profits.

Yes! You can use one sec for free with your most addictive app or website to make sure the concept works for you. If you want to block more than one app or use advanced customizations, you can upgrade to one sec pro at affordable prices (with a 1 week free trial). If cost is a barrier, just reach out to customer support—they're happy to help find a solution.

Yes, you can! We offer team licenses for as low as 83ct per user per month (billed annually). Proceed to the checkout on our website, select "Multi-Seat Plan" and add as many licenses as you need.

If you're running into issues with one sec, check out our troubleshooting guides for step-by-step fixes: - iOS - Adroid Most problems come from a setup that isn't fully completed or configured correctly. Once everything is set up properly, one sec should run smoothly. If you still encounter issues, please do not hesitate to reach out to our customer support. We're there to help!