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 70% 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
iPhone addicts

Valerie Grappendorf
Founder, Product & Management
Thomas Schmid
Founder, Business & Finance
Clemens Schneider
Founder, Product & Development
Ahmet Sina Ustem
iOS Development
Akanksha Thakur
iOS Development
Our team

Join the Detach team

Social Media Manager
Werkstudent | Remote possible
Design our online presence! Bring your creative ideas and build engaging online campaigns.
iOS Developer
Werkstudent | Remote possible
Join our development team! Create the future of Detach and build engaging new features.
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?