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Apps to distract from doomscrolling
6 apps to break the doomscrolling cycle.
In brief
6 apps to break the doomscrolling cycle. TechCrunch lists 6 apps that help users replace doomscrolling with productive activities like reading, language learning, and cognitive training. Originally reported by TechCrunch.
Doomscrolling problem
Doomscrolling, the habit of spending excessive time on social media content, has become widespread among Americans.
64% of Americans doomscroll
A survey found 64% of Americans admit to doomscrolling regularly.
Doomscrolling harms well-being
Doomscrolling can cause brain fatigue, difficulty focusing, and disrupted sleep.
Finch app
Finch is a free self-care pet app that helps users build healthy habits through daily goals.
Libby app
Libby connects users to their local public library’s digital collection for free reading.
Dudel Draw
Dudel Draw offers daily drawing challenges to encourage creativity and reduce scrolling.
Radio Garden
Radio Garden lets users listen to 25,000 live radio stations globally for free.
Elevate app
Elevate improves focus, memory, and cognitive skills through daily games.
Vocabulary app
Vocabulary helps users learn new words with daily lessons and mini-games.
Seterra app
Seterra tests geography knowledge with over 300 games across the globe.
NYT Games
NYT Games offers daily word, logic, and number puzzles for mental exercise.
Drops app
Drops teaches new languages through short, engaging lessons in over 45 languages.
What matters most
TechCrunch lists 6 apps that help users replace doomscrolling with productive activities like reading, language learning, and cognitive training.
