Scroll Less is a sophisticated digital wellbeing platform designed to transform the user’s relationship with their smartphone. Unlike standard screen-time trackers that merely report data, Scroll Less acts as an active interventionist. It leverages a architecture to monitor usage patterns in real-time and provide “Nudges” and “Limits” to break mindless scrolling loops.The module’s core philosophy is built on three pillars:
The system operates as a reactive pipeline. It captures raw hardware and software events, processes them through a local database, and projects them onto a Material 3 UI.
The engine utilizes the to monitor the screen. This allows the app to calculate physical scroll distance—a unique metric that translates digital consumption into real-world meters.
A standout feature is the physical distance mapping. Since different devices have varying , the app includes a calibration tool. Users match a physical credit card to an on-screen box, allowing the system to calculate exactly how many meters the user’s thumb has traveled.
To reduce , the Post Box intercepts notifications and delivers them in scheduled batches (e.g., 9 AM, 12 PM, 6 PM). This prevents the “Notification Pull” where a single buzz leads to a 20-minute scroll session.
The module includes a “Declaration of Independence”—a psychological commitment flow where users sign a digital covenant to reclaim their attention. This serves as a behavioral “nudge” to increase the user’s internal motivation.