Choose your apps.
Select the social apps you want to step away from. You decide what needs a break.
A little less scrolling. A little more living.
Take a break.
Catch your
own wave.
Doomsurfing is in development for iPhone. Take timed breaks from selected social apps while keeping Phone and Apple Messages available.
See how it works
Coming soon to the App Store and Google Play
Choose your apps. Choose your time. Disconnect.
A break from your feed.
Not from your people.
Less setup. More headspace.
Your next break is
three steps away.
No complicated routines.
Just a little space between you and your feed.
Choose your time.
A quick reset or a longer pause. Pick 15 minutes, 30 minutes or an hour.
Tap Disconnect.
Your selected apps are blocked for the break. Put your phone down and get back to your day.
Life beyond the feed
Make room for
right now.
A conversation. A quiet coffee. A walk without checking your phone. Doomsurfing makes a little space for whatever matters to you.
Your essentials stay with you.
Phone and Apple Messages remain outside your block list.
A break with an end in sight.
See how much time remains. In personal mode, you can choose to end your break early.
Simply Doomsurfing
A small app.
A welcome pause.
One clear action at the centre of your day. Select a duration, tap Disconnect, and let your break begin.
Explore the productSee your social time.
View totals for your selected apps by week, month or year. Reports show the dates available from iOS, so you know exactly what is included.
Planned family controls
A little space.
For the family, too.
Family controls are in development: connect a parent and child device to request breaks, set homework and bedtime schedules, and respond to access requests. Release availability and family pricing have not yet been announced.
Child authorisation requires the same Apple Family Sharing group. Remote changes take effect after the child device confirms them.
Planned individual plans
Find a little breathing room.
Explore the planned iPhone subscriptions and eligible introductory trial.
View pricing and trial detailsA few things to know
Keep it simple.
What is Doomscrolling / Doomsurfing?
Doomscrolling, also called Doomsurfing, means repeatedly browsing negative or upsetting news online, often continuing even when the content leaves you feeling worse. The terms describe a pattern of consuming content, particularly on news sites and social feeds.
Doomsurfing is the name of our app. It is designed to help you take timed breaks from selected social apps while keeping Phone and Apple Messages available. You choose the apps and the length of your break.
Can people still reach me?
Yes. Doomsurfing keeps Phone and Apple Messages outside its block list. Your normal device and carrier settings still apply. Calls or chats inside a social app you have blocked may be unavailable during the break.
Does it block all of social media?
You choose which apps to restrict. It does not disconnect your social accounts. Website access is separate, so blocking an app does not automatically block its website.
Can I end a break early?
In personal mode, you can tap End break and confirm. For a parent-controlled break, the child uses Ask parent and the parent decides whether to allow access.
How much usage history can I see?
Choose Week, Month or Year to view the available activity for your selected apps. iOS does not guarantee a fixed history window. Doomsurfing shows the covered dates and identifies partial history.
How does the free trial work?
A seven-day trial is planned for eligible new individual subscribers. See planned pricing, eligibility and billing details.
Your time. Your choice.
The feed can wait.
Take a break. Stay connected.
Meet your next break