A Smartphone Free Childhood goes beyond Tapping Out

We support the movement of families who stand together to delay smartphones and social media, beyond tapping out. Because the longer we wait, the more time children have to learn, play, grow and develop - away from addictive algorithms.

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Smartphone Free Childhood in a nutshell

Delaying smartphones and social media: a plan we stand behind.

Tapping Out is a great solution to manage your own phone use - but young children's brain's should not yet be exposed to the risks.

That’s why the Smartphone Free Childhood says: delay, delay, delay.

They organize themselves around school communities to sign A Parent Pact - and propose four steps, backed by science and experience of teachers and parents:

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The Dutch movement's book is here - endorsing Tap Out

The book offers conrete tools to make an informed decision about the smartphone for your child. It contains science-backed facts, feasible alternatives (including Tap Out), but above all: practical advice about how parents can set a new norm.

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A smartphone free childhood starts with setting the right example

Tap Out helps you create a shared ritual around phone usage, and sets boundaries around your own and your children's smartphone use (once they have one).

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See how Tap Out works

Step 1: Select apps & websites

Choose the apps (Android & iOS) and websites (iOS) you want to block, and save them. You can make up to 6 modes, from work to sleep.

Step 2: tap out and stay in flow

Tap Out to block your apps by long pressing the button in the app or tapping a Tap Out Point. Get ready to focus!

step 3: Tap in when you're ready

If you're truly ready to use all your apps again, walk back to a Tap Out and scan it. You can choose whether you want to use your apps for 3, 7, 15 minutes, or without a timer.

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Because... Let's be honest

  • 1. Screentime limits are too easy to bypass

    Unfortunately, we all know what happens. A quick pincode and "ignore" button makes them ineffective in 2 seconds.

  • 2. Leaving your phone at home is unrealistic, most of the time

    Yes, we've been there, and it's just too extreme. You might even get lost in the woods. We literally did.

  • 3. Dumb phones lack the tools we love

    Nokia, we see you. You're amazingly cool and deserve a spot, but we love our maps, great camera, and a few fun & stupid videos just too much to make the switch

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Questions

What's the difference between Tap Out and other app blockers?

Tap Out makes it impossible to open blocked apps through your phone: the only way to unlock them is to physically tap your Tap Out.

That little bit of physical friction is everything. Screen Time Limits and other app blockers don’t work, because however well designed, the key or code to bypass them is always within reach.

It’s like cookies. If you’re trying to eat better, you don’t keep those seductive chocolaty boys on your desk, let alone in your pocket. You keep them somewhere faaaar out of town!

Can I use Tap Out on both iOS and Android?

Yes!

  • iOS: You can download the iOS app here.
  • Android:

Can I also block websites?

  • iOS: Yes, absolutely! Instagram.com? Not today.
  • Android: As of now, you can only block apps, but we're working hard to add website blocking functionality soon

Can I use Tap Out with multiple phones?

Yes, you can (and great idea to force your partner to use it too). As long as the phone has the Tap Out app installed, it works on any Tap Out.

Am I tied to a subscription to use the app?

Nope! Your purchase includes both the physical Tap Out and full access to the Tap Out app — no subscriptions, no extra fees.

Buy once, use forever.

And even better, you get to share your Tap Out with an unlimited number of phones, as long as the app is downloaded on their phone.

Do you ship internationally?

Yes! We ship to most European countries and to the United Kingdom. If you can not ship to your address but are still very eager to get a Tap Out Point: please shoot us a message!

What if I lose my Tap Out?

In the unlikely case that you lose your Tap Out Point, you will always be able to access your apps with an emergency Tap In (you have 3). But to use the Tap Out app again, you will need another Tap Out Point.

Do you have access to data of which apps I block?

Nope - all information about which apps you block is stored only on your phone.

Because humans are meant to do much more.

First launched in 2024 in Amsterdam, we want to revolutionise the way people interact with their phones. Because truly - nothing worries us more than addictive apps holding people back from becoming their best self.

About us

We founded Tap Out because we felt we spent way too much time on addictive social apps, in stead of on the things that mattered. And unfortunately nothing - screentime limits, gray mode, Opal, OneSec, two different phones - had worked for us.

And so we went to work and came to an amazing new idea: a physical key to lock and unlock your apps. With the help of AI, a 3D printer, and Renée as design advisor, we were able to develop a working prototype within a week, next to our day-to-day jobs. That prototype is what became Tap Out v1.0 - an actual solution against mindless phone addiction that is helping hundreds of people already.

If you have come to read this far - thank you so much for coming to our website and supporting our mission. We hope you'll find Tap Out and the Tap Out community just as valuable as we do.

Although we hate email - we'd love to hear for you. Will you let us know your thoughts or ideas on Whatsapp?

-Xan & Tobi

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