one sec
one sec is a screen time and focus app that helps reduce mindless app and website use by adding intentional pauses and blocking distractions.
What is one sec?
one sec is a screen time and focus app for people who want more control over distracting apps and websites. It helps users interrupt habitual opening of social media, video, news, and other attention-grabbing services by adding deliberate friction before access. On Apple devices, it can work with app and website blocking tools, timed restrictions, and guided interventions that encourage a pause before continuing. The product also supports desktop workflows through browser and computer features, making it useful for users who want consistent distraction control across phone and computer use. People commonly use one sec to reduce doomscrolling, protect focus during work or study, and build healthier digital habits. It is published by Riedel and is centered on attention management rather than general device administration.
Key features
- Block distracting apps and websites during chosen times or routines
- Add a pause before opening selected apps to break automatic habits
- Set time-based limits and stricter blocks for high-distraction periods
- Use guided interventions such as breathing or reflection before continuing
- Track progress and time saved from reduced scrolling
- Work across mobile devices and desktop browsing setups
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
one sec is legitimate focus software, but its usefulness depends on permissions that let it intervene when you open apps or websites. Access related to Screen Time, browser extensions, notifications, or similar controls is normal for this kind of app. Because it is designed to limit access to distracting services, removing permissions or uninstalling it can stop blocks, interventions, and progress features from working. Review the permissions you enable and keep only the integrations you want to use.
Recommendation: Keep one sec if you actively use it to reduce distractions or enforce focus sessions. If you no longer want app or website blocking, you can remove it; doing so mainly affects its habit-control features rather than your other apps.
Common paths
/Applications/one sec.app
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