Feedback: Should challenges trigger every time a distracting app is opened, or only after X minutes of use?

[msbelaid]

I’d like to get your input on how PlugBrain should handle the timing of challenges. Currently, the app works like this:

• You can use a distracting app for X minutes.
• After that time passes, PlugBrain shows a math challenge at each blocking interval.

I’m considering an alternative:

• Show a challenge every single time a distracting app is opened — even if the usage time hasn’t passed yet.
• This could make the app stricter, but might also feel too intrusive for some users.

What do you prefer?

1. Challenges only after using the app for X minutes (current behavior).
2. A challenge every time the app is opened, regardless of usage time.
3. Maybe even a hybrid option (user can choose in settings)?

[ioit-aaa]

3. Maybe even a hybrid option (user can choose in settings)?

I like this new idea

This new idea is very suitable for those babies, Parents can set up some software for them, and if they want to open it, they need to solve a math problem first, This may not be so friendly to some children

[Lezurex]

That's what's suggested in #22, right? I would prefer an option in the settings, some users probably prefer like it is now. Then everyone can pick what fits best for them.

[msbelaid]

@Lezurex, Yes! exactly. That’s the idea you mentioned in #22.
I agree, making it optional in the settings sounds like the best approach.

[travis-jeans]

I think a hybrid option would work more like other apps that block apps / websites, where just navigating to the website or opening the app will block it so I'm in favor of it.