Notice the thought
Make room to name what is happening.
THE SCIENCE
A little space to think again.
Opening an app can become a familiar response to a notification, a quiet moment, or a feeling. URGEFLIP gives you a pause when a protected app opens.
01. THE PATTERN
Notice the moment before you act.
A notification, a quiet moment, or a familiar feeling can cue a reflexive check. A small pause gives that moment more room.
A cue appears
A notification or feeling can invite a quick check.
The habit loop
A familiar response can become automatic.
Short-term reward
The next screen can be tempting in the moment.
02. THE SOLUTION
App protection builds a pause.
Choose which apps to protect. When one opens, URGEFLIP gives you a moment to pause and decide what comes next.App screenshots show URGEGAP branding. Displayed figures are not evidence of product effectiveness.
- You choose which apps to protect
- You keep control of the decision
- You can practice a different response
03. THE GAP
A pause can change the next step.
The Gap is a short, intentional moment when you open a distracting app. Notice the urge and choose what comes next.
Pause
Step back for a few seconds.
Notice
Check in with yourself.
Choose
Continue or step away.
04. THE THINKING BEHIND IT
Designed for real life.
URGEFLIP is a prompt to check in, without judging your screen time.
Small steps
Practice one manageable pause at a time.
Mindful technology
Bring attention back to your own choice.
Gentle progress
Notice what works without aiming for perfection.
Research on smartphone checking and habit formation informs this design approach. These studies did not test URGEFLIP, and URGEFLIP is not a treatment for a health condition. Background reading: Oulasvirta et al. (2012); Lally et al. (2010).