Mom Clock
Hi HN, I’ve tried dozens of reminder and habit apps over the years. They’re all polite. Gentle. Easy to ignore. So I built something intentionally different. Mom Clock is a reminder app that behaves more like a strict parent than a productivity coach: – no snoozing – no “later” – optional app blocking using Screen Time APIs The idea came from my own behavior: I don’t need motivation — I need enforcement. This is not for everyone. Some people hate it. Some people love it. I’m genuinely curious where HN stands on this tradeoff: comfort vs. effectiveness. Happy to answer questions about: –…
Mom Clock launched on January 1, 2026 with 742 votes, #7 of 14,585 launches that month and more than 99% of that year's launches.
In plain words
Mom Clock is an iOS app that uses strict reminders and app blocking to help procrastinators follow through on commitments. When a scheduled task comes due, the app blocks distracting apps and forces action without allowing snooze options or delays. Designed for people who struggle with self-negotiation and repeatedly fail to meet their own expectations, Mom Clock functions like an external accountability presence that removes the option to defer tasks.
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From the sources
We all know what we should do. We just don’t do it. Mom Clock is a strict reminder and app blocker for people who keep negotiating with themselves. No snooze. No “just five more minutes.” No pretending. When it’s time, distractions are blocked and action is forced — like a mom standing behind you, watching. Built for procrastinators who are tired of disappointing themselves.
Mom Clock is a focus and routine app that blocks distractions and enforces execution. No motivation tricks — just clear rules that make things happen.
Mom Clock helps you build discipline, protect your focus, and stay consistent with a companion who gently keeps you accountable. Set strict alarms that don't negotiate. When it's time, it's time. Mom Clock blocks apps and websites that keep you from doing what you should be doing. Different schedules for sleep, work, study, fitness — all enforced without asking how you feel today. Set the time. Set the consequence. When it goes off, there is no snoozing, no dismissing, no negotiating your way out of it. Keep your focus session front and center. One glance tells you exactly where you are and how much time you have left. Lock Mode blocks everything until your session is complete. No…from momclock.com
In the maker’s words, at launch
Hi HN, I’ve tried dozens of reminder and habit apps over the years. They’re all polite. Gentle. Easy to ignore. So I built something intentionally different. Mom Clock is a reminder app that behaves more like a strict parent than a productivity coach: – no snoozing – no “later” – optional app blocking using Screen…
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