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Work · August 27, 2026

Blockwise

Your digital discipline companion

What it does

BlockNow blocks distracting apps on Android & distraction on chrome— free, with no account and no subscription. Three modes, set individually per app: Hard Block (total lockout), Mindful Pause (a countdown that breaks the reflex), Schedule (blocked during set hours). Guardian mode adds a password lock. No servers, no tracking, no ads. Everything stays on your phone. It's not foolproof — you can always uninstall it. That's deliberate. It's a commitment device, not a prison.

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