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Work · August 22, 2026

Deadbolt

The iPhone app blocker you can't talk your way out of

What it does

Most app blockers are one tap to ignore, so they never actually hold. Deadbolt bolts your distracting apps shut with a Strict Mode that removes the easy exit — leave early only after a 10-minute cooldown, or by walking 200 real steps. Add daily schedules, focus stats, and it's all on-device via Apple's Screen Time. No account, no tracking.

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