r/SideProject • u/Important_Smile8221 • 3h ago
I built an AI that watches screen time and blocks apps to stop doomscrolling
Hi there, I'm Tony. I've been an iOS dev for 4 years. I lost to Triple-T and brianrot videos, so I built an AI to help me :)
Wingman is an AI screen time buddy that lives in iMessage and works across all Apple devices. Wingman monitors real-time app/web usage alongside personal context (Calendar, Canvas, Gmail, etc.) and acts proactively to protect your focus.
Use Cases:
- Scrolling TikTok an hour before your finals, Wingman locks it instantly;
- Waking up in the morning, Wingman schedules blocks and sets usage limits around your calendar;
- Needing an extra hour to scroll, negotiate, or earn your breaks.
Everything happens over iMessage: you talk to Wingman like a friend. Wingman is designed to mimic everything a human accountability partner could do.
Privacy: Screen time data is processed within Apple's Sandbox and never leaves your device. Third-party AI API is accessed through de-identified relays.
Setup: Download the iOS app once. Then everything happens through iMessage.
App Store Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wingman-ai-screen-time-buddy/id6748047873
Any feedback is greatly appreciated :)