Microsoft Teams

Teams is a work communication hub where conversations never end and notifications arrive for every message in every channel you're in.

/100

Mostly Clean

Why this score

The always-on chat format creates an obligation to stay available. Channel notifications, @mentions, and reactions add multiple engagement triggers.

AI features (Copilot in Teams) add cognitive erosion by summarizing meetings and drafting messages for you.

Attention Capture3.0
Mechanics designed to keep you in the app right now — infinite scroll, autoplay, variable rewards, and reactive swipe-tap loops.
Habit Formation5.0
Mechanics designed to bring you back — streak coercion, default push notifications, and re-engagement of dormant users.
Social Pressure1.0
How much the experience exploits social psychology — public metrics, profile curation, and status comparison against others.
Time Theft3.0
Mechanics that steal more time than you intended to give — no stopping cues, short units, and 'just one more' loops.
Cognitive Erosion2.0
Mechanics that replace your independent thinking, memory, or judgment — creating dependency on the tool to function.
Cognitive Nourishment3.0
Whether the app actively strengthens your ability to think for yourself. Shown on the label, but it does not affect the score.

Daily max1 hr 45 min

Mute channels you don't need in real time. Batch your chat responses.