Quiz to Unlock Apps: How the Study Tax Eliminates Phone Addiction
Instead of locking you out of your phone with rigid timers that cause frustration, Binn places an active-recall quiz from your own syllabus between you and your distracting apps. You answer questions correctly to earn unlocked screen time.
Why "Study to Unlock" Works When Timers Fail
Most students open social media reflexively when facing difficult coursework. When an app blocker simply blocks the phone, your attention experiences withdrawal and stress.
Binn provides a clear, actionable path: trade 45 seconds of study effort for guilt-free phone time. The urge to scroll is not suppressed—it is harnessed as fuel for exam preparation.
How the Screen Time Earning Math Works
7 Min per Correct Answer
Every question you answer correctly earns you 7 minutes of unrestricted access to your selected apps.
21–28 Min per Passed Lesson
Standard bite-sized lesson quizzes contain 3–4 questions. Passing a quiz awards up to 28 minutes of scrolling time.
Instant Explanations
If you miss a question, Binn immediately breaks down why the correct option is right, cementing understanding.
Getting Started in 3 Simple Steps
1. Upload your course documents
Upload lecture slide PDFs, reading outlines, or textbook chapters. Binn generates targeted active recall quizzes tailored to your exams.
2. Choose which apps to gate
Select TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube, Reddit, or games. Binn runs in the background using Android's native Accessibility API.
3. Answer questions to unlock screen time
When you tap a gated app, solve the quick question to unlock your screen time. No guilt, no stress.
Turn phone distractions into exam scores
Install Binn on Android today. Try all features free for 7 days with no upfront credit card required.