StayBack helps you build self-discipline by making it harder to mindlessly pick up your phone.

How it works:

Choose which apps to restrict on your iPhone

To unlock restricted apps, you must physically walk away from your phone — UWB technology measures the distance between your iPhone and Apple Watch

Complete a "subtract 7" mental math challenge to activate your prefrontal cortex

A 15-minute cool-down window gives you time to reconsider

Key Features:

UWB distance-based unlock: Walk at least 1.5 meters away from your phone to start the unlock process

Mental math game: Complete sequential subtraction to engage your rational brain

15-minute time window: After unlocking, restrictions resume automatically

Apple Watch companion: Works seamlessly with your Apple Watch for distance detection

Privacy first: All data stays on your device, no servers, no tracking