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Can't stop scrolling? Lack of self-control? Forest is the solution that has the cutest focus timer to help you stay focused and boost productivity!

★ 2018 Google Play Editors’ Choice Top Productivity App★

★ 2018 Google Play Best Self-improvement app in 9 countries, including, Canada, France, Japan, Korea and more!★

★ Google Play 2018 Best Social Impact App Nomination★

★ Google Play 2015-2016 Best App of the Year★

Plant a seed in Forest when you need to put down your phone and stay focused to get your to do list done.

As you stay focused, this seed will gradually grow into a tree. However, if you cannot resist the temptation of using your phone and leave the app, your tree will wither.

The sense of achievement while seeing a flourishing forest with each tree representing your dedication motivates you to reduce procrastination, and helps you build a good habit of time management!

Motivation and Gamification

– Grow your very own forest with each tree representing your effort.
– Earn rewards by staying focused and unlocking adorable trees!

Multiple Focus Modes

– Timer mode: Set your focus session and dive into your work or study flow, or apply Pomodoro technique.
– Stopwatch mode: Start and stop at any time. Count-up timer works great as a habit tracker.

Personalized Experience

– Planting Reminder: Remind yourself that it is time to keep your phone down!
– Custom Phrases: Motivate yourself with your favorite quotes and inspiring words!

Forest Premium

– Statistics: More insightful statistics of your focused time to tailor your focus habits.
– Plant Together: Stay focused with your focus friend and family anytime and anywhere.
– Plant Real Trees: Plant real trees on Earth to make the world greener!
– Allow Lists: Create personalized Allow Lists for different situations. Non-allowed apps will be blocked.

Exclusive Events on Different Servers: Enjoy various special events customized for different servers/regions.

Download Forest for FREE now to focus on your goals in life and be a better self!

Social Media

Connect with us on Instagram(@forest_app), Twitter(@forestapp_cc), and Facebook(@Forest). Stay tuned for updates and special events!

We also have a chrome extension. Find out more at [www.forestapp.cc](http://www.forestapp.cc/)!

Permissions Explained: [https://www.forestapp.cc/permissions/en/](https://www.forestapp.cc/permissions/en/)

On phones running Android 14 and above, we use the AccessibilityService API to help manage the active apps you've included in your interruptive app list, enabling you to better limit your screen time.

Sound Design: Shi Kuang Lee

Boost your mornings with Alarmy – the most powerful loud alarm clock app for heavy sleepers!
Wake up refreshed and motivated every day using our loud alarm clock app, customizable missions, and powerful sounds.

■ The Best Loud Alarm Clock App
Are you tired of regular alarms not working? Our loud alarm clock app comes with ultra-powerful sounds like “End of the World” and “Cock-a-doodle-doo,” making it perfect for heavy sleepers. No more oversleeping – this app is louder and smarter.

■ Smart Wake-Up Missions
Can’t wake up? This loud alarm clock app includes fun and powerful missions:

– Barcode & photo: force yourself to get out of bed
– Math alarm clock app & memory: get your brain moving
– Typing motivation quotes: boost your mindset
– Shake or squat: physical activity to eliminate sleep inertia

■ Special Mode for Snooze Addicts
Break your snooze habit with Wake Up Check – if you ignore it, your wake up missions restart.
Perfect for those with ADHD or anyone who needs the strongest way to get out of bed.

■ Alarm Clock App for Students & Workers
Set your loud alarm clock app to match your lifestyle:

– Students can scan their textbook to jump into study mode
– Office workers can use loud alarm clock sounds and typing missions for an energy boost

■ Customizable Sounds & Routines
Choose from dozens of loud alarm clock tones or peaceful melodies.
Whether you love music, or strong tones, we’ve got you covered.
Build your morning routine and evening habit with the best tools.

■ Sleep Better with Sleep Tracker
Great mornings start with good sleep. Use our sleep tracker to monitor your cycle and reduce snoring.
Pair it with calm sleep sounds like rain, ocean waves, or ASMR for deeper rest.
Alarmy isn’t just for waking – it’s for sleeping better too.

■ Recommended For:
– Deep sleepers looking for a reliable loud alarm clock app
– Anyone needing a loud alarm clock app with smart missions
– Users who want to build a morning routine or consistent habit
– Students preparing for exams with an ADHD-friendly features
– People who want to track and improve their sleep with our sleep tracker

■ Motivation Boost Features
– Set your clock app background to motivational quotes or videos
– Use typing mission to recite your goals every morning

■ Life Hacks with Alarmy
📘 Study Mode
– Choose Photo Mission
– Register your textbook cover
– Wake up + start studying = instant productivity

🎯 ADHD Routine
– Use loud alarm clock app + barcode mission
– Add Wake Up Check to prevent snoozing

🌙 Sleep Routine
– Set bedtime with alarm clock
– Play calming sleep sounds
– Track with sleep tracker
– Repeat 5+ nights to build a healthy cycle

Enjoy all features:
loud alarm clock, alarm clock for heavy sleepers and more!

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■ PERMISSIONS
– SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW (Android window permission)
Needed for displaying the dismissal screen on Android 10 and above.

■ OPTIONAL PERMISSIONS
Service can be used without agreement, except for:
– Write External Storage: Needed to load external ringtones.
– Camera: Required for photo missions where users need to take pictures.
– Read External Storage: Needed to save photos taken by users in photo missions.
– Location Information: Needed to obtain weather information after the app is closed.
– Device Manager: Used to prevent the app from being uninstalled.

Alarmy uses the Accessibility Service API to provide ‘Prevent turn off’ feature. The optional feature blocks the user from turning the device off while the alarm is ringing so that they can wake up better.

– Privacy Policy (English): http://alar.my/privacy_policy_en.txt
– Email: cs@delightroom.com
– Developer Contact: 368, Sapyeong-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea

Regain helps you take control of your screen time and focus on what truly matters. Designed with intention and simplicity, it empowers you to create balance between your digital life and real life.

With powerful tools and a calming design, Regain makes it easy to stay mindful and productive throughout your day.

Key Features:
• App Blocker – Stay focused by blocking distracting apps when you need to concentrate.
• Focus Timer – Use customizable Pomodoro sessions to build deep work habits.
• Screen Time Tracker – Get insights into your daily app usage and identify time-wasting patterns.
• Daily Goals – Set personal screen-time goals and track your progress.
• Break Reminders – Receive gentle reminders to pause, breathe, and recharge.
• Whitelists & Lock Mode – Keep access to only what’s essential, with optional lock protection.
• Widgets & Minimal Design – Access focus tools directly from your Home Screen.

Regain is more than a productivity app – it’s a mindful companion to help you live intentionally and make every moment count.

Regain: Screen Time & App Blocker | Focus Timer | Block Reels & Shorts | Digital Wellbeing

Struggling with phone addiction? Spending hours on Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and social media? Take back control with Regain, the ultimate screen time tracker, app blocker, and focus timer app trusted by students preparing for exams worldwide.

Reduce screen time by 25% in your first week. Block distracting apps, stay focused, and build healthy digital habits with Regain.

—🚀 MULTIPLAYER FOCUS

Study together with friends, classmates, or focus partners worldwide. Join live focus rooms, compete on global leaderboards, and stay accountable. Focus is better together.

—WHY CHOOSE REGAIN?

✅ Powerful App Blocker with Strict Mode blocks social media with no way to cheat
✅ Focus Timer with Pomodoro, Stopwatch & Timer modes with science-backed music
✅ Block Reels & Shorts stop doomscrolling on Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, Facebook
✅ Website Blocker blocks adult sites and distractions with strict blocking
✅ Screen Time Tracker detailed reports to understand your phone habits
✅ Pomodoro Timer with customizable focus and break durations
✅ Multiplayer Focus Rooms study with friends and climb leaderboards

—KEY FEATURES:

⏳ FOCUS TIMER
Choose from Timer, Stopwatch, and Pomodoro modes with breaks to relax. Enjoy calm, science-backed music and premium themes. Enable Strict Mode to block early exits and hide your home screen during deep focus.

⏱️ POMODORO TIMER
Stay focused and get more things done with the classic Pomodoro technique. Pause and resume anytime, customize focus and break durations, and get notified when each pomodoro cycle ends. Supports both short and long breaks to keep you refreshed.

👥 MULTIPLAYER FOCUS MODE
Join group study sessions with friends worldwide. Compete on global leaderboards and stay accountable. Perfect for students and study groups.

🕑 APP LIMITS WITH STRICT MODE
Set daily limits for social media and distracting apps. Activate Strict Mode for serious discipline. Once enabled, you cannot edit or disable limits until the time ends. Build self-control and earn streaks.

▶️ YOUTUBE STUDY MODE
Watch only the study channels you've added to your list. Block distracting channels and Shorts during focus sessions. No more distractions while studying on YouTube.

🌐 BROWSER STUDY MODE
Access only productive websites during focus. Block distracting sites while researching. Stay on track with only the educational content you need.

🛑 BLOCK REELS & SHORTS
End doomscrolling permanently. Block Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, Snapchat Spotlight, and Facebook Reels with strict blocking. Use your phone intentionally.

🔒 WEBSITE BLOCKER
Block adult websites and distractions. Use Strict Blocking to build lasting habits, commit once, no turning back. Maintain a healthy mind.

🛡️ BLOCK PROTECTION
Make bypassing impossible with uninstall prevention, floating window blocking, and split-screen blocking. No loopholes.

📊 SCREEN TIME INSIGHTS
Detailed screen time reports showing productive vs distracted time. Track daily and weekly stats with focus insights and tag distribution.

🎯 SCHEDULE PLANNER
Plan focus sessions for today and future days. Create repeating schedules, view in a weekly calendar, and earn streaks for consistency.

🌟 MEET REGA
Your personal focus companion with friendly nudges and motivation. Building better habits feels fun with Rega.

Download Regain now. Reduce screen time. Stay focused. Reclaim your life.

🏆 Join millions building better digital habits with Regain.

—Accessibility Service API permission:
This app uses the Accessibility Service API to detect and intervene in user-selected target apps features like YouTube Shorts Blocking. Your accessibility data never leaves your device.
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