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How Spotty Time can help you cut down on screen time

Posted by 148Apps Staff on December 22nd, 2020

We’re living in the age of the smartphone, and having a portable, camera-equipped computer in your pocket 24/7 is brilliant – at least in theory. You can connect with the whole world, wherever you are; take and share photographs on the fly; instantly find answers to any question that pops into your head; and entertain yourself during life’s duller moments.

But social media platforms, mobile games and streaming services are designed to be as distracting as possible. That’s how most of them make money. The more time you sink into browsing and tapping their content, the better – for them. For us, the temptation to spend more time on our phones than on real-life connections and responsibilities is increasingly tough to resist. Various studies suggest this unhealthy relationship with our phones may play a part in rising levels of anxiety and depression – especially among the younger generation. So, how do we rebalance our usage?

Cliick Review

iPhone App - Designed for iPhone, compatible with iPad
By Jennifer Allen on August 24th, 2015
Our rating: starstarstarhalfstarblankstar :: SHARED KNOWLEDGE
Cliick is a potentially useful way to gain some local insight, but it's pretty quiet.
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Hell’o Baby Review

iPhone App - Designed for iPhone, compatible with iPad
By Jennifer Allen on May 11th, 2015
Our rating: starstarstarstarblankstar :: MEMORY BUILDING
Hell’o Baby is a sweet app for tracking your baby's firsts throughout the first five years of life.
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Lifetile Review

iPhone App - Designed for iPhone, compatible with iPad
By Jennifer Allen on May 6th, 2015
Our rating: starstarstarstarblankstar :: PRACTICAL SHARING
Lifetile is an easy to use digital photo album creation and sharing tool.
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BrightNest Review

iPhone App - Designed for iPhone, compatible with iPad
By Jennifer Allen on May 6th, 2015
Our rating: starstarstarstarblankstar :: USEFUL ADVICE
BrightNest offers plenty of great advice on how to keep your home clean and tidy.
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Word Dance Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Jennifer Allen on February 6th, 2015
Our rating: starstarstarblankstarblankstar ::
Add a word to describe a place. It's a neat idea, if not fully realized.
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Tictail Review

iPhone App - Designed for iPhone, compatible with iPad
By Jennifer Allen on September 23rd, 2014
Our rating: starstarstarstarblankstar :: CLASSY SHOPPING
Tictail is an attractive and stylish way of looking for some great new clothes and accessories, all from your iOS device.
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Spring Review

iPhone App - Designed for iPhone, compatible with iPad
By Jennifer Allen on September 3rd, 2014
Our rating: starstarstarstarblankstar :: STYLISH SHOPPING
Want to enjoy a stylish shopping experience while you spend too much money on fashion items? Spring is what you want.
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OptimizeMe Review

iPhone App - Designed for iPhone, compatible with iPad
By Jennifer Allen on April 2nd, 2014
Our rating: starstarstarstarblankstar :: SO MANY STATS
Tracking everything you do in your life has never been quite so comprehensive or as intimidating as this.
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YPlan Update Adds San Francisco to its Slate of City Events - Celebrates by Offering Free Tickets Through Noise Pop

Posted by Tre Lawrence on February 26th, 2014
+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad

Yplan is a nightlife information and enhancement app that allows users to find out what is going on around them via a specially curated list. It was originally available to revelers in New York City and London, but a recent update has added San Francisco to the list.

The app is billed as one that encourages spontaneity; it allows users to find last minute events, book tickets, and even save coupons to Passbook. For folks who like to explore unfettered by rigid planning, Yplan can bridge the gap. To celebrate the addition of San Francisco, Yplan is partnering with Noise Pop to offer free tickets.

With fresh investment funding and Ashton Kutcher in the wings, the app and service is poised for more growth. It offers a $10 referral program to encourage people to share the app.

Yplan is available for free on the App Store.

Nifty Deals Review

iPhone App - Designed for iPhone, compatible with iPad
By Angela LaFollette on October 21st, 2013
Our rating: starstarstarstarblankstar :: THRIFTY
Browse through the best deals from over 2,000 sites to get great local savings without worrying about privacy invasion or signing up for unnecessary inbox spam.
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The Whole Pantry Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Jennifer Allen on August 19th, 2013
Our rating: starstarstarhalfstarblankstar :: WHOLESOME LIVING
The Whole Pantry might not be the most comprehensive of cookery apps but it works well as part recipe app, part lifestyle guide.
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Swoon Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Lee Hamlet on June 6th, 2013
Our rating: starstarstarstarblankstar :: HOT OR NOT?
A fast, fun and flirty dating app that uses Facebook information to match people up.
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A Beautiful Mess Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Angela LaFollette on May 16th, 2013
Our rating: starstarstarhalfstarblankstar :: ARTSY
Create fabulous photos with this app inspired by the award-winning lifestyle blog with the same name, but be prepared for the in-app purchases lurking in the shadows.
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Homestyler Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Jennifer Allen on April 26th, 2013
Our rating: starstarstarstarblankstar :: INSPIRING DECOR
Be inspired by this room design app that offers plenty of ideas and real life items to include.
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