pinky.

Pinky promise: put it down.

You and a friend agree how much Instagram is fine. Go over it, and they get a ping. Nothing gets blocked, and Pinky only sees which app is open, never what you do in it.

Pinky is in testing: free, no account, about five minutes to set up. Android and iPhone work together in one promise.

Android test onGoogle Play iPhone test onTestFlight

Android

  1. 1
    Join the testers group, signed in with the Google account your Play Store uses. Join the group
  2. 2
    Become a tester, then tap Download it on Google Play. Android test onGoogle Play
  3. 3
    Open Pinky and switch on what it asks for: it shows each step.

"App not available"? Wait 15 minutes after joining the group. "Item not found"? Switch the Play Store to the account you joined with.

iPhone

  1. 1
    Install TestFlight from the App Store: Apple's app for trying apps before they're out. Pinky needs iOS 16 or newer.
  2. 2
    Open the TestFlight link on your iPhone and tap Accept, then Install. iPhone test onTestFlight
  3. 3
    Open Pinky, allow Screen Time, pick Instagram and allow notifications.

Then make the promise

One of you taps Make a promise and sends the invite. The other taps the link and joins.

Something confusing or broken? Send a screenshot to reunite.studio.app@gmail.com, or use Send Beta Feedback in TestFlight.

Why we built it

We tried blockers and kept the key in our pocket. Two taps on "ignore limit for today" and we were back in bed, scrolling side by side. So we built a witness we chose. Made by two people who needed it first, and who use it every day.