BeTimeful offers a distraction‑free news‑feed eraser that blocks ads and feeds on apps like YouTube and Instagram across Android, iOS, desktop and Safari. Users can schedule timed breaks in normal or timeout modes, track screen‑time metrics, and customize partial or full blocking to improve productivity and mental health.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Users of popular apps such as YouTube, Instagram, and other social platforms are constantly exposed to endless news feeds and advertisements that fragment attention and increase screen time, leading to reduced productivity and mental fatigue.
Solution
BeTimeful provides a cross‑platform news‑feed eraser that blocks ads and algorithmic feeds on Android, iOS, desktop, and Safari. The app lets users schedule timed breaks in either a regular “Normal” mode or a progressive “Timeout” mode, allowing controlled pauses without losing access to core functionality. Integrated screen‑time tracking shows how much time is saved and how usage patterns change over time. Users can choose partial blocking (e.g., hide feeds while keeping messaging) or full blocking of distracting content, tailoring the experience to personal productivity goals. The solution operates system‑wide, so the same settings apply across all devices, ensuring a consistent distraction‑free environment wherever the user goes.
Target Audience
BeTimeful is aimed at individuals who want to limit social‑media distraction—students, professionals, and anyone seeking to improve focus and mental well‑being while using mobile or desktop devices.
Features
- System‑wide feed and ad blocking for YouTube, Instagram, and other supported apps on Android, iOS, desktop, and Safari
- Two break scheduling modes: Normal (regular intervals) and Timeout (increasing delay between breaks)
- Partial or full blocking options to keep essential app functions while removing distracting feeds
- Real‑time screen‑time analytics with daily, weekly, and cumulative reports
- Cross‑device synchronization so settings follow the user across mobile, tablet, and desktop
- Free forever tier with core blocking and break features