Why Detach?

Helping people 
touch more grass.

At Detach, we believe that people should be in control of their devices. Not the other way around.

We founded Detach because, like so many others, we struggled daily with the challenge of keeping our smartphone usage under control.

By 2025, we worldwide will spend an average of 4.5 hours per day on our smartphones, and more than 80% of us are highly dissatisfied with it. 


Detach is our answer - a solution that helps us all find our digital balance again.

With over eight years of experience as digital product designers and app developers, we understand the strategies apps use to capture attention and guide behavior. Today, we consciously apply our knowledge of psychological triggers, behavioral design, and user-centered design to help people use their digital devices in a healthier, more reflective, and self-determined way.

Our team

Proudly former
phone-addicts

Clemens Schneider
LinkedInValerie Grappendorf
Valerie Grappendorf
Founder & CEO, Product & Marketing
Thomas SchmidLinkedIn
Thomas Schmid
Founder & CFO, Business & Finance
Clemens SchneiderLinkedIn
Christian Pfeiffer
Founder & CTO, Product & Development
Clemens SchneiderLinkedIn
Ahmet Sina Ustem
iOS Developer
Clemens Schneider
Mali
Chief Happiness Officer
Are you confused yet? Perfect.

Frequently Asked 
Questions

How is Detach different from other screen time apps?

Why raccoons?

When will I feel results?

Is Detach available for Android?