MUBI
MUBI shows one new film per day and keeps a rotating library of 30. The constrained selection prevents infinite browsing.
Why this score
The one-film-per-day model limits how much time you spend deciding what to watch. The rotating library creates mild urgency but the overall design is about curation over volume.
No algorithmic feed. No autoplay. Notifications are limited to the daily new film.
The breakdown
- Attention Capture1.0
Mechanics designed to keep you in the app right now — infinite scroll, autoplay, variable rewards, and reactive swipe-tap loops.
- Habit Formation2.0
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 Erosion1.0
Mechanics that replace your independent thinking, memory, or judgment — creating dependency on the tool to function.
- Cognitive Nourishment5.0
Whether the app actively strengthens your ability to think for yourself. Shown on the label, but it does not affect the score.