Yin Yang LauncherHow to Block Apps on Android (and Pick How Strict)
Block an app with Android's built-in app timer, then choose how strict to be: a pause before it opens, a daily budget, or a few days away.
Rolet Oliver Fernandes
Rolet Oliver Fernandes is the maker of Yin Yang Launcher, a minimalist home screen for Android that helps people use their phones less without giving them up. Writes about minimalist launchers, reducing screen time and breaking the doom-scrolling habit.
How to Set Up a Minimalist Home Screen on Android
Want a phone that's nicer to look at and easier to put down? Here's how to set up a minimalist Android home screen, step by step, with three setups to copy.
Can a dumb phone launcher replace a dumb phone?
You pull your phone out and your thumb is already on the screen before the thought catches up. Here's how to dumb down your Android in ten minutes: no new phone, no uninstalls.
Minimalist Phone App Alternatives and Pricing (2026)
How minimalist phone's trial and plans work, and how it compares with Yin Yang Launcher and Minimalist Launcher Flow on Android, so you can pick the one that fits.
How to stop doom scrolling on Android (without blocking apps)
You tap Instagram "just for a minute" and forty minutes later you can't remember what you were doing. Five tactics that catch the reflex before the scroll begins — without hard blockers or cold turkey.
How to Use Your Phone Less on Android (Without Giving It Up)
Want to spend less time on your phone without giving it up? Keep the apps that do a job, quiet the rest, and put a pause and a limit on the few that take your evenings.
Best Minimalist Launchers for Android (2026)
Five minimalist Android launchers compared for 2026: our pick for customization, everyday widgets and digital wellness in one launcher, and the best choice for the simplest home screen, one-handed use, quieter notifications and scheduled blocking.
How to Pause an App on Android
Two ways to pause an app on Android: block it for a while with Focus mode or Mindful Break, or add a short breathing pause before it opens with Mindful Pause.
Yin Yang Minimalist Launcher: Find Balance with Your Smartphone
This minimalist Android launcher helps you stay productive and manage screen time effectively. Reduce distractions and embrace a balanced, mindful approach with Yin Yang Launcher.