Break Free From Digital Overwhelm

Grayscale technology that helps reduce screen time and mindless scrolling. Backed by research, designed for real life.

4
Scientific Studies
~38min
Daily Screen Time Reduction
~1hr
For Habitual Users

Grayscale by default. Color only when it matters.

Break free from the colorful distractions designed to keep you scrolling. StayGray keeps your screen in calming grayscale, naturally reducing screen time. Switch to color only when you truly need it, with intelligent controls that seamlessly adapt to your life.

Temporary Color Breaks

Need color for a moment? Enable a timed color break with a single tap. Perfect for checking photos, shopping, or video calls.

App-Specific Rules

Allow specific apps to always display in color. Maps, photo editing, and other color-dependent apps work seamlessly.

Time-Based Scheduling

Automatically enable grayscale during focus hours or before bedtime. Create custom schedules that fit your routine.

Location Awareness

Automatically switch to color at specific locations like stores or restaurants. Your phone adapts to your environment.

Usage Analytics

Track your screen time reduction and color break patterns. Understand your digital habits with detailed insights.

Privacy

Your privacy comes first. StayGray does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. No accounts, no tracking.

How It Works

Simple to use, powerful in effect

1

Enable Grayscale

Turn on StayGray with a single tap. Your screen instantly shifts to grayscale, reducing the visual appeal that keeps you scrolling.

2

Set Your Exceptions

Configure apps, websites, times, and locations where you need color. StayGray automatically adapts to your context.

3

Take Color Breaks

When you need color temporarily, enable a timed break. After the duration expires, grayscale returns automatically.

4

Track Your Progress

Watch your screen time decrease as grayscale helps you break the habit of mindless scrolling.

Backed By Science

Research-proven effectiveness in reducing screen time and digital addiction

~38min
Average Daily Reduction
Users reduced screen time by 38 minutes per day on average
~1hr
For Habitual Users
Heavy social media users saw even greater reductions
4
Published Studies
Peer-reviewed research confirming effectiveness

Visual Reward Reduction

Grayscale removes colorful visual stimuli that trigger dopamine responses, making apps and content less addictive by design.

Behavioral Nudging

Acts as a gentle friction point that increases awareness of device use without completely blocking functionality.

Ethical Disengagement

Particularly effective at reducing engagement with mobile games and social media by breaking immersive color experiences.

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