'Cold Turkey' Makes You Practice Flash Cards Before You Can Open Addictive Apps

We all have apps on our phone that we wish we opened a little less often, like TikTok or Reddit. Cold Turkey is an iPhone app that won't let you open particular apps until you practice a few Spanish, French, or Japanese flash cards beforehand. This helps you fight the impulsive desire to scroll while also helping you learn a few words.

The application was made by indie developer Gustavo Nascimento, an avid language learner who likes to review words throughout the day. "The problem with reviewing...