Stop scrolling. Start your morning.

Walk to silence your alarm. Then Buffer locks dopamine apps for the first 30 minutes of your day.

How Buffer works

Wake up. Walk. Shield the scroll.

Step 1

Alarm rings — no snooze

Set your wake time. When it rings, there’s no snooze button to hide behind.

Step 2

Walk 25 steps to disarm

Buffer counts real footsteps so you have to get out of bed — not just shake the phone.

Step 3

Morning shield activates

The second you’re verified, TikTok, Instagram, and the rest stay locked for 15–45 minutes.

FAQ

Everything you need to know about Buffer

What is Buffer?

Buffer is a morning app that combines a step-verified alarm with a temporary Screen Time shield — so you stop bed-scrolling in the first half hour of your day.

How is this different from other alarm apps?

Most apps stop when the alarm turns off. Buffer starts there: after you walk, it locks high-dopamine apps so your morning stays yours.

When does it launch?

We’re building the iPhone MVP now. Join the waitlist and you’ll get early access when it’s ready.

Is it free?

Early waitlist members get first dibs on trial access. Pricing will be a simple weekly subscription after launch.