Meet Tap Out
Tap Out is an app blocker with a powerful twist:
The only way to access your apps, is by tapping the Tap Out.
Physically.
Put your Tap Out in another room (ours is on the fridge), and there's no way to your distracting apps.
A simple but powerful way to break free in our hyper-connected world.
What's wrong with other solutions?
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1. Screentime limits are too easy to bypass
Unfrotunately, we all know what happens. A quick pincode and "ignore" button makes them ineffective in 2 seconds.
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2. Leaving your phone at home is unrealistic, most of the time
Yes, we've been there, and it's just too extreme. You might even get lost in the woods. We literally did.
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3. Dumb phones lack the tools we love
Nokia, we see you. You're amazingly cool and deserve a spot, but we love our maps, great camera, and a few fun & stupid videos just too much to make the switch
Let customers speak for us
TapOut has been a game-changer for reducing my screen time. It helps me stay focused by only allowing access to the apps I truly need, making my phone less of a distraction. Plus, the app owners really listen to feedback and continuously add new features to improve the experience. Highly recommend for anyone looking to build healthier screen habits!
I honestly think everyone needs a Tapout in their life! Not only does it force me to spend less time on my phone, but it also makes me more mindful of my screen habits in general. It works so much better than Apple’s built-in features because you have to physically “tap out”! Plus, the app itself has some hilarious messages that make the experience even more fun. Highly recommend!
Tap Out really helped me decreasing time spent on my phone. Also, they have amazingly friendly customer service for any questions!
I was a bit skeptical at first, how could a physical touchpoint on my fridge help me disconnect from my apps and be more productive? But Tapout exceeded all my expectations. I thought it would be complicated to set up, but I was already using it while it was still in the package!
With just a tap, I can disable distracting apps, giving me the focus I need during work hours and ensuring I get real rest at night. No more endless scrolling before bed or getting sidetracked when I should be working. The concept is simple, but the impact is huge. If you struggle with digital distractions, Tapout is a game-changer. Highly recommended!
TapOut really helped me put the phone down! Reduced screen time with only the apps I intrinsically want to open…
TapOut really helped me in controlling my screen-time. Personally the biggest benefit is the increased headspace I experience by not checking my phone every few minutes . This would not have been possible without the physical barrier created by TapOut. Additionally I like the user interface and think the app is very easy to use. 10/10 would recommend
Guess almost everyone is a bit embarrassed about their screen time... I tried multiple apps, but none of them had a long-term impact. What I like about the idea of Tapout is the physical barrier to getting on your phone, which helps me break a bad habit like doomscrolling...
Summer days are around the corner, more sunny beams for me :))
Life changing device for me, I use tap out everyday and I only tap in with the timer, making sure I’m automatically tapped out again. My work days are way more productive , my screen time is consistently lower and my social hours with friends/family have improved as I’m way more present and attentive. I can 100% recommend, which I have been doing to friends, who all are happy with Tap Out as well!
The tap out is great little invention that has helped tremendously with reclaiming my focus for work and hobbies. I often found my ability to concentrate was being hijacked by (the desire to check) my phone - now a thing of the past!
I tried a lot of different solutions but this is the only one that has stuck and works. Absolutely recommend it to anyone facing the same issues!
Such a good tool.
I’m slowly reversing the use. Now I’m mostly tapped out and tap in to use some specifics apps or games.
Great tool, looks good on the whiteboard in the kitchen and the only downside is that I now have to talk to my kids.
I was contemplating getting a dumb phone, but still wanted to use some apps. Tapout is perfect for this! I am tapped out most of the time and tap in a few times per week for 15 minutes or so to go on social media, etc. Great product!
Nog een tip voor de app:
Vraag de gebruiker eerst wat filters in te stellen voor ze de eerste keer de tap out scannen. Of zet een paar default social media filters dan al aan.
En bij het selecteren van specifieke filters liep die modal vaak vast, waarschijnlijk omdat het een hele lange lijst kan worden, maar ik gok dat die modal vanuit de OS werkt en jullie daar weinig aan kunnen doen?
The app and the device work as intended! Amazing initiative
I recommend ''Tap-Out'' to both my clients and my colleagues
The detrimental effects of smartphone use and doomscrolling to our mental health are often greatly underestimated
The app does what it needs to do. It’s very clean and logical. I like how it is so minimalistic.
Reclaim time for the things that matter most.
Are you ready to dive into life?
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"I was completely tapped out of social media today, except from Whatsapp. It felt like I was 10x less on my phone."
– Marijn L, NS -
"I've been tapped out since yesterday, and I already notice that I reach less to my phone and try to fill my time doing other things. Love it!"
– Adriana C., Celonis -
"When I go to bed with dumb phone mode on, I sleep like a prince."
– Cas S., Unilever
Because humans are meant to do much more.
About us
We founded Tap Out because we felt we spent way too much time on addictive social apps, in stead of on the things that mattered. And unfortunately nothing - screentime limits, gray mode, Opal, OneSec, two different phones - had worked for us.
And so we went to work and came to an amazing new idea: a physical key to lock and unlock your apps. With the help of AI, a 3D printer, and Renée as design advisor, we were able to develop a working prototype within a week, next to our day-to-day jobs. That prototype is what became Tap Out v1.0 - an actual solution against mindless phone addiction that is helping hundreds of people already.
If you have come to read this far - thank you so much for coming to our website and supporting our mission. We hope you'll find Tap Out and the Tap Out community just as valuable as we do.
Although we hate email - we'd love to hear for you. Will you let us know your thoughts or ideas on Whatsapp?
Big kisses,
-Xan & Tobi
