Scroll Debt – Track and repay time lost to doomscrolling

Summary: Scroll Debt quantifies time spent doomscrolling as a “time debt” owed to your future self and guides you to repay it through real-life missions. It prioritizes manual tracking, privacy, and actionable steps over passive monitoring or blocking.

What it does

Scroll Debt converts unproductive scrolling into a measurable time debt and offers small, real-life tasks to help users reduce it. The app stores all data locally and uses Expo and React Native technologies.

Who it's for

It targets users who recognize excessive social media use but want a privacy-focused, non-punitive way to regain control of their time.

Why it matters

It addresses the common issue of losing track of time on social media by providing a clear metric and practical actions to counteract doomscrolling.