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Physically block distracting apps

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   I made a app that uses NFC as a physical switch to block distractions▲225

   Hi HN! Super proud to showcase Foqos! I wanted to create a way to physically block apps on my phone, always had a bunch of NFC tags, combined the 2 together over the holiday break and Foqos was born. You can create profiles, write them to NFC tags and track your weekly focus. Its completely open source and will always be free! There is an affiliate link in the app for nfc tags and donations are completely optional Link here: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/foqos/id6736793117

   2025 · foqos.app

2. 2
   Foqos - Block Distractions▲12

   Open source alternative to Brick, Unpluq, Blok and more!

   2025

3. 3
   focusedOS▲376

   Hide all distractions with one click

   2024

4. 4
   clearspace▲394

   Make your phone less addicting

   2023

5. 5
   Focus▲221

   A Mac app to block distracting websites

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   minimalist phone app for iOS ▲360

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7. 7
   Session▲252

   Pomodoro timer w/ distraction blocking, journal & analytics

   2020

8. 8
   Focus Session by SyncTasks▲132

   A distraction-free mode for your tasks

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9. 9
   DistractaGone▲135

   Work distraction-free with your phone locked up.

   2016

10. 10
    Tomosu▲83

    Lock your apps by default to improve your digital wellbeing

    Mar 2026 · tomosu.app

11. 11
    Self Control Block Distracting Websites▲83

    Block distractions to eliminate wasteful browsing habits

    2017

12. 12
    Undisturbed for macOS▲92

    Distraction free Do Not Disturb mode with hidden Dock badges

    2017

13. 13
    Pomo Productivity▲80

    A physical timer that blocks distracting websites

    2022

14. 14
    AppBlock▲87

    Block apps with one tap and stay focused when it matters

    2022

15. 15
    Unpluq▲117

    A physical tool to stop distractions

    2020

16. 16
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    Mindful screen time for macOS without blocking apps

    Mar 2026 · lucidbit.app

17. 17
    Zone▲13

    Block apps, track Screen time. No account needed

    Jan 2026 · apps.apple.com

18. 18
    PAUSE, radical focus mode▲15

    The trick: block timer that you can’t bypass!

    2025

19. 19
    Block Apps & Focus Timer: Lock My Apps▲24

    Block apps and set focus timers to help iPhone addiction.

    2024

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    Free Time▲18

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21. 21
    CogniFocus▲19

    Focus Timer & App Blocker With A Goblin That Fights Back

    Jun 2026 · cognifocus.app

22. 22
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    A friendly app blocker that keeps you focused

    Jul 2026 · simbafocus.com

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    2024

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    Turn phone cravings into movement, not blocking

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