"Halto optionally uses Android's Accessibility Service to improve app-blocking reliability. When enabled, the service detects the name of the foreground app to immediately display the block screen. It does not read screen content, messages, passwords, or personal data, and no data ever leaves your device."
Halto helps you stay focused by blocking distracting apps during timed focus sessions. Open Instagram, YouTube, or TikTok during a session — Halto immediately covers the screen and brings you back on track.
── HOW IT WORKS ──
1. Choose how long to focus (5 min to 4 hours)
2. Select which app categories to block
3. Start your session
4. Halto blocks distracting apps automatically
── WHAT GETS BLOCKED ──
· Social media — Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter/X, Snapchat, Reddit and more
· Streaming — YouTube, Netflix, Spotify, Twitch and more
· Games — mobile games and entertainment apps
· All apps — maximum focus mode
── KEY FEATURES ──
· Instant blocking — overlay appears the moment you open a blocked app
· Focus timer — countdown shows exactly how long remains
· Session streaks — build momentum day by day
· Stats screen — see your screen time, focus minutes, and blocking history
· Schedules — set recurring focus blocks automatically
· Allowlist — whitelist specific apps you always need
── PRO FEATURES ──
· Strict mode — requires typing a phrase to end sessions early, so you can't give in to impulse
· Intent mode — brief override for intentional use
· Accountability partner — share your bypass limit with someone you trust
· Longer sessions — up to 4 hours
· All blocking categories
── WHO IT'S FOR ──
Halto is built for anyone who struggles with phone distraction — students trying to study, professionals who need deep work time, or anyone who wants to spend less time scrolling.
── PERMISSIONS ──
Halto uses Usage Access to detect foreground apps, Display Over Other Apps to show the block screen, and an optional Accessibility Service to improve blocking reliability. No personal data is collected or shared.
Take back your focus. Start your first session today.
Block distracting apps. Build deep focus. Take back your time.