Overview
AppBlock is an app and website blocker available on iPhone, Android, and browsers. It is particularly powerful on Android devices, where it leverages the operating system's deeper customization capabilities to deliver automated focus management.
Features
- Location-Based Blocking: Automatically blocks distracting apps when GPS detects arrival at specific locations (e.g., office, library)
- Wi-Fi-Based Blocking: Triggers blocklists when the device connects to specified Wi-Fi networks (e.g., office Wi-Fi)
- Time-Based Scheduling: Standard time-based blocking schedules
- Strict Mode: Prevents users from altering settings or uninstalling the app during an active block
- Set and Forget: Boundaries are configured once and friction happens automatically in the background without manual timer activation
- Android Optimization: Takes full advantage of Android's deeper system-level customization; iOS version is available but limited by Apple's system restrictions
Pricing
- Free tier available
- Premium plan: $29.99 per year
Use Cases
- Android users who want automated focus sessions triggered by their physical location
- Professionals who need apps blocked automatically when arriving at the workplace
- Students who want social media blocked when at the library
- Users who prefer automated, background friction over manually starting timers
