# This App Brutally Shames You by Tracking How Many Hours You’ve Lost to Scrolling

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/this-app-brutally-shames-you-by-tracking-how-many-hours-youve-lost-to-scrolling/
- Published: 2026-10-30T11:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-30T11:15:55+00:00
- Original publisher: Wired
- Original article: https://www.wired.com/story/oh-my-hours-ios-app/
- Topics: Software, Technology, Trending, Weird & Viral

## Key points

- Oh My Hours marks hours spent on selected distracting apps as lost.
- Quiet hours and longer-term views help users spot patterns.
- Core use is free; extra features require payment.

## Summary

Oh My Hours is an iPhone app that marks each hour spent using chosen distracting apps as “lost”. Its deliberately stark display is designed to make people more aware of time spent scrolling and encourage healthier phone habits.

Users select distracting apps or categories and set a usage threshold; quiet hours can mark an entire period as lost after distracting app use. The app is free to start, with a $10 annual or $20 lifetime payment for features such as adjustable thresholds and longer-term views. Users can also correct a mark or export their statistics.

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