Starter Kit
£39.99
£20.00
A simple, physical tap that quiets the noise, while the apps you choose to keep stay on.
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Overview
You don’t need more screen time to get less; a quick tap on the card quiets the noisy apps.
The Off Switch Starter Kit gives you a single, beautifully made card to keep where it matters (on your desk, by the bed, or next to the kettle) and one tap puts your distracting apps to sleep. You stay in control: you set your own keep-on list once, then tap to quiet the rest.
It’s a tiny, tangible friction that turns autopilot scrolling into a deliberate choice, and it takes minutes to set up.
Contents
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1 Off Switch card
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Access to The Off Switch app, free forever with no subscription
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Quick-start guide
Compatibility & Privacy
- The Starter Kit works on iOS 17 or later, so your iPhone is supported out of the box.
- Your choices live on your device, and the app runs without accounts, tracking, or analytics, so your data stays with you.
- The Off/On tap uses NFC and Apple’s Screen Time controls, so it works reliably and offline once you’ve set it up.
Ready, set, quiet
STEP
1
Set it up
Open the app and follow the short prompts to give Screen Time permission. This lets The Off Switch pause the apps and notifications you choose
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Create your first mode
Pick a moment you want quiet: work, study, family time, evenings. Choose which apps to pause or which to keep on. Calls can stay if you’d like.
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3
Place your card
Keep your Off Switch card where the habit belongs: on your desk, by your bed, near the kettle. The spot becomes the signal.
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4
Tap to switch Off
Hold the top edge of your iPhone close to the card. You’ll see confirmation inside the app: your Off Mode is active.
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5
Tap again to switch On
When you’re ready to reconnect, tap the card once more and everything wakes up.
Stories from the happy side
“I’m honestly loving the app, especially when I’m out. I took my grandson bowling yesterday and was glad I’d tapped my token before we left home! I automatically tried to check Facebook and Instagram when we paused for a drink, and of course, I couldn’t!”
Anna N.
“Great app and token combo. Very quick to set up and super easy to use. Really enjoying my tech-free time, and I’d recommend it to anyone whose life revolves around their mobile.”
Tom W.
“Keeping the card in a different room means that each evening, once I’ve tapped my phone on the token and my chosen apps are effectively ‘blocked’, I spend far less time on my phone and finally have time to do something creative again. The temptation to ‘just check my phone quickly’ is gone. Then, in the morning, I have to physically go to the card and tap to unlock my apps again.”
Andy S.
FAQs
Do I need an account or a subscription?
No. You don’t need an account, and the core app features are free to use with no subscription needed.
Can I start small and change it later?
Of course. Start with a short, quiet list, try an Off moment in your day, and adjust as you go.
Can I use more than one card?
Yes. Many people keep one by their bed, one on their desk at work, and one in their bag for the gym. You can set them up once and use them interchangeably.
Which phones does it work with?
The Off Switch is compatible with iPhones running iOS 17 and later. You’ll see the latest compatibility details inside the app during setup.
Does it work without an internet connection?
Yes. After setup, the core tap-to-Off experience works offline.