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Work · September 2, 2026

holdit.life

The app blocker that makes quitting harder than focusing

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What it does

Block any app in one tap. holdit.life tracks your focus as daily streaks and includes Strict Mode, preventing uninstalls mid-session so there is no easy way out. Custom modes for Deep Work, Sleep, Meditation, and more. Free on iOS and Android.

holdit.life pauses the apps that steal your attention, so every moment on your phone is a choice, not a reflex.

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