What is Powermate?
Powermate app helps you stay focused and stop doomscrolling by setting time limits on distracting apps and connecting you with accountability groups of friends. When time's up, access is blocked. Need more time, ask your group)
Problem
Users struggle to maintain focus and avoid doomscrolling through self-discipline alone or basic app blockers, which lack social accountability mechanisms to enforce limits.
Solution
A mobile app that combines time limits on distracting apps with social accountability groups, enabling users to block access after set periods and request extensions from peers.
Customers
Students, remote workers, and professionals seeking structured focus support, particularly those prone to smartphone distractions in work/study environments.
Unique Features
Social enforcement mechanism where app access requires group approval for time extensions, creating peer pressure to maintain discipline.
User Comments
Effectively reduces procrastination
Group accountability increases commitment
Simpler interface than competitors
Occasional app compatibility issues
Motivating for team productivity
Traction
Launched 2 months ago with 1,000+ ProductHunt upvotes, 5k+ downloads, founder @johndoe has 2.3k Twitter followers
Market Size
Global productivity app market projected to reach $58 billion by 2026 per Statista
