Polar Bear Helps was created as a simple tool to soften the screen and reduce sensory overload. On Android this works naturally — the app can apply a filter across the entire system, giving users real relief no matter which app they are using.
On iOS it’s different. Apps operate inside a sandbox, which means the filter can only cover the app itself, not the entire screen. Because of this limitation, I’m unable to bring Polar Bear Helps to the iPhone in a way that preserves its purpose and functionality.
This post is therefore an open invitation to Apple. If there is a possibility of collaboration, a dedicated API, or an extension of existing accessibility features, I would be happy to adapt Polar Bear Helps for iOS so that iPhone users can benefit from it as well.
It’s a small project with a clear goal: to help people who need a simple tool to calm the screen and regain control over sensory input.
If Apple sees value in this — I’m ready to talk.