App Blocker

Simdevstudios

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About this app

Title: App Blocker: Focus & Wellness

Reclaim Your Focus. Master Your Time.

Do you find yourself lost in "doomscrolling" when you should be working? Is your phone constantly interrupting your flow? App Blocker (also known as Observatory) is your personal productivity assistant, designed to help you break free from digital distractions and find your balance.
Most users reclaim up to 2 hours of free time every day simply by setting boundaries with their most distracting apps. Whether you are studying for exams, focusing on a deep work project, or trying to improve your sleep, App Blocker gives you the tools to succeed.

🚀 Key Features for Peak Productivity:
•🎯 Focus Sessions: Launch "Deep Work" timers that instantly block distracting apps. Set your intent and stay in the zone until the job is done.
•🔒 Strict Mode: For when you need an extra push. Once active, Strict Mode prevents you from bypassing the block or stopping the session. No cheating, just pure focus.
•📊 Digital Wellness Insights: Get a clear picture of your habits. See exactly where your time goes and identify the "time sinks" holding you back.
•⚖️ Wellness Goals: Set daily usage targets and track your progress. Our wellness engine helps you aim for a healthier, more intentional relationship with your phone.
•📅 Scheduled Blocking: Automate your focus. Block social media during work hours, or silence entertainment apps during your wind-down time for better sleep.
•⚡ Quick Block: One-tap protection for those moments when you need to silence the digital noise immediately.

Why Choose App Blocker?
•Boost Productivity: Spend more time on what actually matters.
•Reduce Digital Anxiety: Break the cycle of endless notifications and mindless scrolling.
•ADHD Friendly: A powerful tool to help manage impulsivity and maintain concentration.
•Data Driven: See the "Expected Benefit" of your focus habits in real-time.
Accessibility Service Disclosure: App Blocker uses the Android Accessibility Service to detect when a distracting app is in the foreground and block it based on your focus settings. This is a core feature that allows the app to enforce your sessions and help you stay focused. We prioritise your privacy: this service is used strictly for blocking and does not collect or share any personal data.

Stop wasting time and start achieving your goals. Download App Blocker today and reclaim your digital freedom!

Permissions & Privacy

Accessibility Service Usage Disclosure
App Blocker uses the AccessibilityService API to provide its core functionality of helping you manage screen time and stay focused. This service is required for the app to:
•Detect Foreground Apps: Monitor when a distracting or blocked application is opened so we can help you stay on track.
•Provide Focus Overlays: Display a blocking screen to prevent access to restricted apps during your scheduled focus sessions.
•Prevent App Switching: Ensure that your commitment to "Deep Work" is respected by preventing navigation back to distracting apps.

Your Privacy is Our Priority: We take data privacy very seriously. The Accessibility Service is used strictly for blocking functionality.
•We DO NOT collect, store, or share any personal data.
•We DO NOT monitor your messages, browsing history, or private interactions.
•All processing happens locally on your device, and no information is ever transmitted to our servers or third parties.

What’s new

Welcome to the Open Testing version of App Blocker!

Key features in this release:
* Focus Sessions: Start timed sessions to stay away from distractions.
* App Blocking: Select and block specific apps that interrupt your workflow.
* Focus Intent: Set a goal for your session to keep your purpose front and centre.
* Strict Mode: Enable our experimental strict mode for deeper discipline.

This is an early version, and we’d love your feedback to help us improve!