Doxo AI: Dopamine Detox Coach

This app really helped me lock in some new habits I was trying to develop. I also love the lock feature where it locks me out of instagram and TikTok. If you use it and stay consistent it can be an amazing tool.

This app was actually built super well and has so many cool and nifty features!! I’d recommend this to anyone who’s serious about building good habits and detoxing!

At first I loved this app because it blocked apps I use too often without a permanent lock down. It was very helpful for being intentional about how I use my phone. That function only works when in a detox (which is nice knowing that the restrictions will ease up at the end). The problem is that I fail my detox every night—not because I binge or use my apps too much but because I forget to journal, which is required for the blocking function to work. Life before bed changes every night, causing me to forget to journal (even with reminder notifications on). I remember to journal most mornings (since every morning is the same), but that doesn’t count toward the daily journaling. Only the night journal counts. Either journal should count, if journaling should be required at all (maybe there should be a reward for journaling instead of pass/fail). I do like the journal feature, as it helps me be more mindful of my process, especially when coupled with the AI prompts. I’m at a point in my life where I’m really struggling to control my screen time. Doxo innitially seemed to be doing a good job as tool to help me manage that struggle, but I found it was unreliable because it always failed my detox, even though I was hardly using any screen time. I would get the paid version if it had the reliability I need. PS I find the UI somewhat unintuitive.

The ui is pretty and it gameifys the experience overall 5/5

I’m so confused as to why it completely blocks out each social media app. I already have a screen time on myself but it doesn’t mean that I don’t need to use it for business and communication purposes. Found it confusing difficult and the worst part is you cant even chat with the AI. Just set a screen-time for yourself, lose the passcode and then go to chat gpt for a useful and free tip.

Great application, help me quit my addiction to social media.

Having an accountability coach that feels like playing a game with has made me 2x my habits which all compound to me being a much better person mentally and physically. And adding my friends on my journey too!