What is Unrot?
Brain fog? Phone addiction? Unrot helps you replace doomscrolling with healthy habits. Each task earns you “brain credits”. To unblock your apps, you need to use brain credits. A dopamine detox that rewards discipline, not shame – restoring clarity and focus.
Problem
Users are struggling with phone addiction and brain fog from doomscrolling, leading to reduced productivity and mental clarity. The old solution (unregulated phone usage) lacks mechanisms to incentivize healthy habits and creates dependency on instant dopamine hits.
Solution
A mobile app that uses 'brain credits' earned via completing tasks (e.g., meditation, exercise) to unblock apps, replacing impulsive scrolling with intentional habit-building. Example: Users must meditate for 5 minutes to unlock social media.
Customers
Professionals, students, and individuals with phone addiction seeking to improve focus, mental clarity, and productivity. Demographics: Ages 18-35, tech-savvy, urban dwellers with high screen time.
Unique Features
Dopamine detox via a gamified credit system, blocking apps until users complete real-world tasks. Combines habit-tracking with app control, rewarding discipline instead of punitive measures.
User Comments
Improves focus within days
Makes phone usage intentional
Reduces anxiety from endless scrolling
Easy habit integration
Brain credits feel rewarding
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt (2024), details unspecified. No public MRR/user data. Founder @yacineMTB has 158 X followers. Website shows basic MVP version.
Market Size
The global productivity apps market is valued at $58.6 billion in 2024 (Statista). Mental wellness apps specifically reached $6.2 billion in 2023 (Grand View Research).
