# Meaningful Things > Meaningful Things is an indie app studio run by Jan and Kerstin in Germany (Meaningful Things GmbH & Co. KG). We make calm, privacy-first Apple apps, crafted by hand: Moment (screen time happiness) and Focus (calm productivity), plus Filter (website and app blocking for Mac). This site hosts the company pages at the root, Moment under /moment/, and Focus under /focus/. ## Quick facts - **Studio**: Meaningful Things GmbH & Co. KG, Tübingen, Germany — two people, Jan and Kerstin - **Apps**: Moment (screen time wellbeing, all Apple platforms) · Focus (productivity timer + tasks, all Apple platforms) · Filter (Mac website/app blocker) - **Positioning**: Moment is about your relationship with your phone ("More life, less scrolling."); Focus is about your relationship with your work ("Do your best work."). Same values, different jobs. - **Contact**: hello@meaningful-things.com (general/press) · support@meaningful-things.com (support) - **Legal**: https://meaningful-things.com/legal/ · https://meaningful-things.com/privacy/ · https://meaningful-things.com/terms/ - **Brand voice**: calm, encouraging, human — never shaming, never hustle. "Made in Germany. Handle with care." ## Pages - [Home](https://meaningful-things.com/): The studio and all three apps - [About](https://meaningful-things.com/about/): Jan & Kerstin — who we are and why we build these apps - [Support](https://meaningful-things.com/support/): Support hub for all apps - [Moment](https://meaningful-things.com/moment/): Moment marketing site — features, FAQ, tips - [Moment FAQ](https://meaningful-things.com/moment/faq/): Comprehensive Moment questions - [Focus](https://meaningful-things.com/focus/): Focus marketing site — features, FAQ, guides - [Focus FAQ](https://meaningful-things.com/focus/faq/): Comprehensive Focus questions - [Filter](https://meaningful-things.com/filter/): Filter for Mac — website and app blocking ## Moment Moment is a screen time happiness app for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro. It helps people reduce mindless scrolling, focus better, and build healthier habits with their devices by combining app and website blockers, daily mood tracking ("screen time happiness" — no hyphen, the canonical brand phrase), and 30+ hand-written, science-backed tips on digital wellbeing. - **App Store**: https://apps.apple.com/app/moment-screen-time-blocker/id1629107925 - **Pricing**: Free to download with one blocker; Moment Pro unlocks unlimited blockers and full features with one subscription across all devices. See the App Store for current pricing. - **Blockers**: app blockers via Apple's official Family Controls framework, website blockers, scheduled and on-demand blocking, Strict Mode against in-the-moment urges. - **Privacy**: blockers and moods live in the user's private iCloud, Apple-encrypted; sign-in optional; privacy-friendly EU-hosted analytics that can be turned off in Settings; no ads, no data selling, no cross-app tracking; full export and deletion. - **Not**: a surveillance tool, a parental-controls app, or Apple's built-in Screen Time (it uses the same Family Controls API but adds reflection, stronger limits, and guidance). ## Focus Focus is a calm productivity timer for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro. Timed focus sessions built on the Pomodoro technique, real task and project tracking, and clear progress — a proven daily rhythm of plan, work, break, review. Never hustle. - **App Store (iPhone/iPad/Watch/Vision Pro)**: https://apps.apple.com/app/focus-deep-work-timer/id975017240 - **Mac App Store**: https://apps.apple.com/app/focus-productivity-timer/id777233759 - **Pricing**: Free to download; Focus Pro via subscription with a 7-day free trial. See the App Store for current pricing. - **Features**: flexible session and break lengths, tasks and projects with time tracking, daily/weekly activity and goals, widgets, StandBy, Live Activities, Control Center controls, Siri and Shortcuts, iCloud sync, Vision Pro mini-timer, full-screen timer alarms. ## Filter Filter is an easy, intuitive website and app blocker for Mac (macOS Ventura or later). Block lists for different use cases, per-list durations and end times, website blocking in Safari, Chrome, and Opera, a Safari extension for quick adding, and regular-expression support. - **Mac App Store**: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1549216899 ## Moment tips 31 short, science-backed answers to common questions about screen time, focus, sleep, and digital wellbeing. Each is its own page on the site. - [Why should I keep my phone out of the bedroom?](https://meaningful-things.com/moment/tips/protect-your-sleep/) — Keep your phone out of the bedroom entirely. - [How do I build a screen-free bedtime routine?](https://meaningful-things.com/moment/tips/create-bedtime-routine/) — Build a screen-free wind-down routine before bed. - [How do I create a phone-free morning routine?](https://meaningful-things.com/moment/tips/create-morning-routine/) — Start your day phone-free to set your own priorities. - [Why should I avoid checking my phone first thing in the morning?](https://meaningful-things.com/moment/tips/delay-morning-phone-use/) — Wait 30-60 minutes after waking to check your phone. - [Why should I put my phone away during meals?](https://meaningful-things.com/moment/tips/device-free-meals/) — Put devices away during meals for mindful eating. - [Why should I take regular breaks from my screen?](https://meaningful-things.com/moment/tips/take-regular-breaks/) — Take a 5-minute break every 25-30 minutes. - [How do I stop multitasking and focus on one thing?](https://meaningful-things.com/moment/tips/practice-single-tasking/) — Focus on one task at a time, not many. - [Does focus music help me concentrate while working?](https://meaningful-things.com/moment/tips/use-focus-music/) — Use lyric-free music to signal focus time. - [When should I use Do Not Disturb mode?](https://meaningful-things.com/moment/tips/enable-do-not-disturb/) — Use Do Not Disturb during focus and quality time. - [How do I get to inbox zero and stay there?](https://meaningful-things.com/moment/tips/practice-inbox-zero/) — Process each email to a clear next action daily. - [What is the 20-20-20 rule and how does it prevent eye strain?](https://meaningful-things.com/moment/tips/follow-20-20-20-rule/) — Look 20 feet away every 20 minutes for eye relief. - [How do I get fewer notifications on my iPhone?](https://meaningful-things.com/moment/tips/disable-notifications/) — Turn off non-essential notifications to reduce stress. - [How do I stop checking messages constantly without missing anything important?](https://meaningful-things.com/moment/tips/batch-your-communication/) — Check messages at set times, not continuously. - [How do I set screen time boundaries with the people around me?](https://meaningful-things.com/moment/tips/set-boundaries-with-others/) — Tell others when you're available and when you're not. - [How do I stop doomscrolling the news?](https://meaningful-things.com/moment/tips/limit-news-consumption/) — Check news just once or twice a day. - [How do I limit my social media use without quitting it entirely?](https://meaningful-things.com/moment/tips/schedule-social-media-time/) — Schedule specific times for social media use. - [How do I stop unlocking my phone out of habit?](https://meaningful-things.com/moment/tips/mindful-unlocking/) — Pause and ask why before unlocking your phone. - [How do I use my phone more intentionally?](https://meaningful-things.com/moment/tips/set-usage-intentions/) — State your purpose before each phone pickup. - [What is digital minimalism and how do I practice it?](https://meaningful-things.com/moment/tips/practice-digital-minimalism/) — Use technology intentionally to support your values. - [How do I figure out what triggers my phone use?](https://meaningful-things.com/moment/tips/track-usage-patterns/) — Review screen time data to find your triggers. - [How do I do a weekly screen time review?](https://meaningful-things.com/moment/tips/weekly-screen-time-review/) — Review screen time weekly to refine your habits. - [How do I set realistic screen time goals?](https://meaningful-things.com/moment/tips/set-screen-time-goals/) — Set specific daily screen time limits and track progress. - [Which apps should I delete to use my phone less?](https://meaningful-things.com/moment/tips/declutter-apps/) — Delete apps you rarely use or that drain you. - [How should I organize my Home Screen to reduce phone use?](https://meaningful-things.com/moment/tips/curate-home-screen/) — Move distracting apps off your home screen. - [Does grayscale mode actually reduce phone use?](https://meaningful-things.com/moment/tips/use-grayscale-mode/) — Switch to grayscale to make apps less compelling. - [Why should I add a screen time widget to my Home Screen?](https://meaningful-things.com/moment/tips/add-a-moment-widget/) — Add a widget to keep your screen time goals visible. - [How do app and website blockers help me focus?](https://meaningful-things.com/moment/tips/use-website-blockers/) — Block distracting sites to break impulsive habits. - [How do I set up phone-free zones at home?](https://meaningful-things.com/moment/tips/create-phone-free-zones/) — Make bedrooms and dining areas phone-free zones. - [How do I replace mindless scrolling with reading?](https://meaningful-things.com/moment/tips/replace-scrolling-with-reading/) — Read a book instead of scrolling your feeds. - [What can I replace my phone with for everyday tasks?](https://meaningful-things.com/moment/tips/use-physical-alternatives/) — Replace phone habits with physical alternatives. - [How can I reduce screen time together with friends and family?](https://meaningful-things.com/moment/tips/reduce-screen-time-with-friends/) — Make phone-free time a fun group challenge. ## Focus guides 22 short, friendly guides on deep work, the Pomodoro technique, and how to get the most out of Focus. Each is its own page on the site. - [How do I structure my day into focus sessions and breaks?](https://meaningful-things.com/focus/learn/how-focus-works/) — A simple four-step rhythm: plan, work, break, and review. - [What is the Pomodoro Technique and how do I use it?](https://meaningful-things.com/focus/learn/pomodoro-technique/) — Work in focused sprints, then rest — a simple rhythm that makes starting easier. - [How long should a focus session be for different kinds of work?](https://meaningful-things.com/focus/learn/choosing-session-length/) — Match the interval to the task — short sessions for memorizing, longer stretches for creative work. 25… - [How can the Pomodoro Technique help me focus with ADHD?](https://meaningful-things.com/focus/learn/focus-with-adhd/) — Short, structured sessions can make starting easier when focus is hard. - [What is deep work and how do I practice it?](https://meaningful-things.com/focus/learn/deep-work/) — Long, distraction-free focus is where your most valuable work happens. - [How do I train my brain to focus for longer?](https://meaningful-things.com/focus/learn/building-focus/) — Focus is a skill you can train, a little more each day. - [Is single-tasking really more productive than multitasking?](https://meaningful-things.com/focus/learn/mindfulness-single-tasking/) — Doing one thing at a time is calmer — and more productive. - [Why are regular breaks important for focus and productivity?](https://meaningful-things.com/focus/learn/why-breaks-matter/) — Rest isn't wasted time — it's part of focused work. - [How do I build a healthier relationship with screen time?](https://meaningful-things.com/focus/learn/screen-time/) — Be intentional about your screens, without guilt. - [How does an accountability partner help me stop procrastinating?](https://meaningful-things.com/focus/learn/accountability-partner/) — Sharing your progress with someone makes it harder to procrastinate. - [How do I plan my workday in five minutes?](https://meaningful-things.com/focus/learn/plan-your-workday/) — A few minutes of planning in the morning sets up a focused day. - [How do I start a focus session in the Focus app?](https://meaningful-things.com/focus/learn/start-focus-session/) — Pick a length, press start, and begin. - [How do I track time spent on projects and tasks?](https://meaningful-things.com/focus/learn/track-projects-tasks/) — Connect your focus time to the work that matters. - [How many hours of focused work per day is realistic?](https://meaningful-things.com/focus/learn/daily-time-goal/) — Aim for a daily amount of focused time that feels right for you. - [How many focus sessions should I aim for each day?](https://meaningful-things.com/focus/learn/session-goal/) — Decide how many sessions make a good day. - [How do I add a Pomodoro timer widget to my Home Screen?](https://meaningful-things.com/focus/learn/add-focus-widget/) — Start a session straight from your Home Screen. - [How do I see my Pomodoro timer on my Lock Screen?](https://meaningful-things.com/focus/learn/glance-at-your-timer/) — See your session at a glance — no need to unlock your device. - [How do I get a full-screen alarm when my focus timer ends?](https://meaningful-things.com/focus/learn/timer-alarms/) — A prominent alarm at the end of each session, hard to miss. - [How do I turn on notifications for my focus timer?](https://meaningful-things.com/focus/learn/notifications/) — Let Focus tell you when a session or break ends. - [Is there a minimalist black-and-white Pomodoro timer for iPhone?](https://meaningful-things.com/focus/learn/minimalist-timer/) — Strip it back to a clean black-and-white Pomodoro timer. - [How do I see how much focused work I get done each day?](https://meaningful-things.com/focus/learn/review-activity/) — Look back to see your focus add up over time. - [Can I log a focus session afterward if I forgot to start the timer?](https://meaningful-things.com/focus/learn/edit-sessions/) — Forgot to start the timer? Log or fix a session afterward.