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oh my hours turns wasted screen time into a visual alarm

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Indie App Spotlight turns its lens on oh my hours, a tool that flips conventional screen‑time tracking. Instead of merely flagging a limit, the app shows how many hours users have wasted on unwanted apps. After granting access to screen‑time data, the user tags distractions and receives a 24‑hour grid that lights up when a block is opened.

The design feels like a digital deterrent: a block fills within a second of opening a banned app, or after a user‑defined delay. If two or more blocks fill in a day, the app marks the entire day as lost. This shift from allowance to avoidance nudges users toward accountability.

Core features load on iPhone and iPad running iOS 26.2 or later. A free version supplies the core grid, while a $9.99‑year or $19.99‑lifetime upgrade adds custom icons, extra widgets, and adjustable hour limits. The price points mirror other subscription‑based health apps, positioning it as a niche but competitive alternative.

By framing wasted time as a tangible cost, oh my hours reframes the productivity conversation. Developers looking to tap the growing self‑help market may find the app’s simplicity and clear metrics attractive. For users frustrated with passive timers, this app delivers a stark, visually driven reminder that every second counts.