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SocialHope – Your Reminder to Real Life

Do you find it hard to leave social media once you're logged in? You "just quickly" open TikTok or Instagram – and suddenly half an hour has passed? SocialHope helps you in exactly these moments.

If you allow our app to use the AccessibilityService API, it detects when you're using a social media app and sends you a motivating message after a few minutes – loving, personal, and with a clear goal: to remind you that life continues beyond the screen.

SocialHope uses so-called inhibitory notifications. Unlike typical app notifications, these aren't designed to keep you hooked or lure you back, but rather to mindfully invite you to let go of social media. You won't be blocked or reprimanded, but respectfully supported – for a healthier way of managing your attention.

What SocialHope can do for you:

• Detects (with your consent) your social media app usage via the AccessibilityService API

• Sends you targeted push notifications when you've been active on social media for an extended period

• Provides you with an analysis of your screen time – anonymously and with data privacy in mind

• Personalizes messages with your name for a more targeted approach

• Helps you take conscious breaks – not through prohibitions, but through motivation

Digital health in focus

In a time when our smartphones are always accessible and apps capture our attention with psychologically sophisticated stimuli, self-control and well-being quickly fall by the wayside. SocialHope addresses this directly: The app isn't a timer or a blocker, but a digital compass for your mindful daily life.

Studies show that excessive social media use is linked to stress, sleep problems, and attention deficits. SocialHope counteracts this by gently reminding you to manage your time autonomously – for greater focus, more genuine connections, and more mental clarity.

Tested in science – developed by young people

The app is part of a "Jugend forscht" (Young Researchers) project and was developed by two students who intensively investigated whether notifications can influence social media usage. Initial tests show: SocialHope can significantly reduce daily screen time – completely without pressure.

SocialHope is free, ad-free, and anonymous. It's all about you – and your time.

Download SocialHope now and find out what happens when you consciously leave social media.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Accessibility Service API

This app uses the Accessibility Service API to detect the opening and closing of certain user-selected apps.

We do not collect or store any personal data.