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Take your time back from the scroll.

Manaya is the iPhone app that helps you stop doom scrolling, with friction that's actually hard to swipe away. Choose how strict you want to be, and let Mana keep you on track.

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"I'll just check for a second"… and an hour disappears.

Social apps are built to be opened without thinking. If willpower were enough, you'd have fixed it already. Deleting the app doesn't work, you reinstall it. Screen Time limits are one tap to ignore. You don't need more guilt. You need a wall that's actually hard to climb over in the moment.

How Manaya works

  1. 1

    Pick a plan

    Basic, Standard, Strict, or build your own with Custom.

  2. 2

    Choose what to block

    Start with common time-sinks, add any app or site you want.

  3. 3

    Meet the friction

    When you reach for a blocked app, Manaya steps in. A pause, or a full stop, so the impulse passes and you move on.

Choose your level

Basic

A quick 10-second pause before distracting apps. A gentle speed bump.

Standard

Longer pauses, plus schedules and daily limits for real structure.

Strict

Serious lockdown: a 10-minute wait, blocked app deletion, and a commitment lock so a weak moment can't undo your plan.

Custom

Your rules: pick the apps, the wait times, the schedules, the limits.

Honest note: Manaya makes the impulsive path genuinely hard, not physically impossible. It's built to beat the urge, not to trap you.

Meet Mana

Mana is your companion on the journey, celebrating your streaks and cheering you on when you resist the scroll. Progress should feel good, not shameful.

Why Manaya

  • Genuinely hard to bypass No lazy "unblock" button. Strict means strict.
  • One app, your way Simple presets if you want it easy; deep customization if you don't.
  • Streaks and a mascot that motivate Mana and your progress make sticking with it feel rewarding, not punishing.
  • Trustworthy with your data On-device in v1. We never sell your data.
  • Fair pricing Real blocking, free during beta. A genuinely useful free plan stays.

FAQ

Does Manaya really block apps on iPhone?

Yes. Manaya uses Apple's Screen Time technology to shield the apps and sites you choose.

Can I get around my own block?

That's the point, it's hard. The Strict plan blocks app deletion and locks your plan so an impulse can't undo it. You always remain in control via iPhone Settings; we're honest that no app can make blocking truly impossible.

Is my data private?

Manaya runs on your device. We don't sell your data, and that commitment stays true when accounts arrive later.

How much does it cost?

Free during the beta.

Which apps can I block?

Start with common doom-scroll apps, and add any other apps or websites you like.

Be first to reclaim your attention.

Manaya is in active development for iPhone. Join the waitlist and we'll let you know the moment the beta opens.