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9:14 AM

Opened Slack to check a message

9:16 AM

Clicked a link someone shared

9:18 AM

Started scanning replies in the thread

9:22 AM

Opened Reddit from a post someone mentioned

9:33 AM

Couldn't remember what you opened Slack for

27 minutes disappeared.

The drift felt harmless in each moment, until your focus was gone.

It's not a discipline problem.
It's a slip problem.

THE APPROACH

A mirror, not a judge

Track transitions, not time

We don't count hours. We notice the moments when you meant to do one thing and ended up somewhere else.

Surface patterns gently

See that most detours start from Slack → browser → Instagram. Understanding the path is the first step.

Restore your agency

When drifting stops feeling mysterious, you get to choose. Not through willpower—through awareness.

TODAY'S INSIGHT

12a 6a 12p 6p

You opened YouTube 14 times when you meant to do something else.

Most detours started from Slack → browser → YouTube

47 Transitions · 14 Detours · 3 Deep sessions

Hover a ray to inspect that hour.

FAQ

Questions people ask before they subscribe

These are the exact trust questions we hear most often, answered in plain language.

Do I need to pay before downloading?

No. Desktop installers are public. Download first, sign in, and then start your free trial or subscription to unlock account access.

Does Lapse block apps or restrict my usage?

No. Lapse will never lock you out of an app or nag you with popups. It's built on the principle that awareness is more sustainable than willpower. You see the patterns, you decide what to do about them.

What data does Lapse collect?

Only the minimum needed to show you your attention patterns:

App identity: The name and ID of whichever app is in the foreground. Nothing about what's inside it.
Timing: When an app was active, how long you used it, and whether your device was idle.
Device info: A generated device ID and your platform (macOS or Windows) so you can track across machines.
Your edits: Any custom categories, labels, or manual corrections you make to your timeline.

What does Lapse NOT collect?

No screenshots, screen recordings, or audio
No keystrokes or text input
No document, message, or email content
No browser URLs or page content
No location data

Lapse sees that you switched to Chrome. It has no idea what you looked at.

Can my employer see my Lapse data?

No. Lapse is a personal tool. There is no admin dashboard, no team reporting, and no way for anyone else to access your data unless you explicitly grant it.

Is my data sold or shared with third parties?

No. Your data is never sold, never shared with advertisers, and never used to build profiles for anyone other than you.

Read the full FAQ Review privacy details

FROM THE BLOG

Backed by Research

Featured Research

The Science of Finite Willpower

Academic research supporting non-judgmental time tracking. Why awareness beats discipline, and what 50+ peer-reviewed studies tell us about behavior change.

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