TapAway: Digital Detox
Shai Krishna Productivity iPhone
TapAway: Digital Detox is a free Productivity app for iPhone by Shai Krishna. Requires iOS 18.0. Updated October 15, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 25 MB
- Age 12+
- Updated
- Oct 15
- 2026 · v1.0
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About TapAway: Digital Detox
Be human again. Ever picked up your phone to check one thing, then looked up 40 minutes later wondering where the time went? Yeah. We've all been there. You want to get things done, read that book, spend time with people you love, or just sit with your own thoughts for a bit. But somehow, your phone keeps pulling you back in. That's why we built TapAway. The idea is pretty simple. Sometimes, you don't need another app telling you to focus. You just need a little distance from the things distracting you. HOW TAPAWAY WORKS TapAway uses a physical TapKey to help you create that distance. • Choose the apps that distract you • Tap your TapKey to start a focus session • Give yourself some time away from the endless scrolling • When you're ready to finish, use your TapKey again No complicated productivity system. Just a small, intentional action that helps you stick to the boundaries you set for yourself. MAKE TIME FOR THE THINGS THAT MATTER Maybe it's reading before bed instead of scrolling until 2 AM. Or maybe it's just having dinner with someone you love without feeling the urge to check your phone. Whatever it looks like for you, TapAway helps you make room for it. MAKE IT YOURS Create focus modes for different parts of your day: • Work — when you need to get things done • Study — when you want to actually learn • Reading — when it's time to slow down • Gym — when you want to be present • Sleep — when you need to switch off • Personal time — when life deserves your full attention Set boundaries that make sense for your life, and build habits that stick. IT'S ABOUT FREEDOM It's not about using your phone less just for the sake of it. It's about having the freedom to decide when you want to use it and when you don't. To be there when someone is talking to you. To enjoy a quiet morning without reaching for a screen. To spend an afternoon doing something you love and not feel the need to document every second of it. Your phone is a part of your life. It shouldn't become your whole life. Start small. Put the phone away. See what happens when you give yourself a little space. Be human again. TapAway. Get back to what matters. — TapAway requires a TapAway TapKey, available at tapaway.today.
App privacy
The developer, Shai Krishna, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Contact Info: Email Address
- Identifiers: User ID
- Other Data: Other Data Types
Used for: App Functionality
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