App and device is a productivity game changer!
Recently bought a 2 pack of these devices and really love it! This device and app accomplish what ScreenTime was always meant to in a brilliant way. I really look forward to its continued development and hope that Apple patches some of the longstanding bugs in ScreenTime to make it even better. Some suggestions: -5 seconds is way too long a time necessary to brick the phone when just pressing the button -would be nice to have a long press option on the app icon to lock down -if you’re thinking about subscription models to keep this app sustainable, $20-$30/year would be a very nice price point (e.g., my wife and I have been subscribed to AnyList for years and it’s been well worth it)
Updated review: restarted phone while bricked and brick button doesn’t work now. App crashes. Had to use an emergency unbrick to get out of brick mode.Canonicalbrud
Developer Response
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and suggestions! Notes like this go a long way in helping us make Brick better. I just wanted to point one thing out specifically - you currently can block websites on Safari - if you're having trouble doing so, please reach out to hello@getbrick.app so we can work with you to get it figured out.This is genius.
My mom bought this for me and my roommates and this thing is a total game changer. I sleep in a loft bed and before Brick I would charge my phone on my desk below at night so I wouldn’t stay up on it before sleeping. Now I can lock out everything but my essential communication apps so if there’s an emergency, or I need to send a quick text in the morning, I can do so without getting distracted.
I’m excited to try a different mode out for class time and see how it goes! I put our brick next to the door of our room where we have our white board with to do lists and important reminders and it’s perfect!
For college guys, this is the perfect tool to stay focused and get meaningful sleep. Thanks boys for making an amazing product, truly an inspiration.5962857184738274738
Unusable
DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT. This concept is exactly what I need. The problem is that, due to some combination of a glitchy app and glitchier app picker (from apple) it is frustrating if not impossible to set up. Reading other reviews (which I admittedly should have done before buying this product) reveals that as of a recent ios update, these problems have gotten even worse.
I really empathize with these guys because they have an amazing concept and some of the reason the app is not working is not in their control. However, they marketed this product to me knowing that these problems exist and did not disclose them. That is a huge problem for me and the only reason I am writing this review. It would appear that the developers are very responsive to reviews here. While admirable, knowing that they are “in constant contact with Apple” is not really helping me as I flounder in setting up the app. Unfortunately, I jumped in with both feet and bought a 3 pack and feel like a sucker.Steez 75
Developer Response
I'm sorry about such a frustrating experience! Could you reach out to tj@getbrick.app so we can work with you to get this figured out? We just released an update that should improve the app selection experience quite a bit, so hopefully it should help quite a bit. If not, there's a few things we can try out with you to hopefully get this fixed.
Brick - Ditch Distractions
Make your phone a tool again
- Versions
- Price History
- Description
- FAQ
Version History of Brick
1.1.13
September 6, 2024
We made some fixes and improvements to the Brick experience, including improving the troubleshooting process. Let us know what you think!
1.1.12
August 14, 2024
Bug fixes and performance improvements
1.1.11
July 30, 2024
Crash message on Apple App Picker
1.1.10
July 22, 2024
- Added support for app redirect
1.1.9
July 12, 2024
You can now block websites! Simply select the websites you want to block while choosing your apps. We've also added some fixes that make the experience smoother. Note that whether you're using the "Allowing Chosen Apps" or "Blocking Chosen Apps" option, Brick will block the websites that are selected.
More1.1.8
July 12, 2024
You can now block websites! Simply select the websites you want to block while choosing your apps. We've also added some fixes that make the experience smoother. Note that whether you're using the "Allowing Chosen Apps" or "Blocking Chosen Apps" option, Brick will block the websites that are selected.
More1.1.7
May 14, 2024
You can now block websites! Simply select the websites you want to block while choosing your apps. We've also added some fixes that make the experience smoother. Note that whether you're using the "Allowing Chosen Apps" or "Blocking Chosen Apps" option, Brick will block the websites that are selected.
More1.1.6
May 13, 2024
You can now block websites! Simply select the websites you want to block while choosing your apps. Note that whether you're using the "Allowing Chosen Apps" or "Blocking Chosen Apps" option, Brick will block the websites that are selected.
More1.1.5
March 13, 2024
Minor bug fixes and improvements to the Brick experience.
1.1.4
March 4, 2024
You can now brick your phone without the device (by holding down on the BRICK button for 5 seconds)! We've also made a few a few improvements to Strict Mode.
MorePrice History of Brick
Description of Brick
Brick was created because we believe that life is better when phones help us do more of what matters, instead of constantly distracting us with things that don't. As two young guys, we were raised on smartphones - so we decided to make something to help us use them the way they were meant to be used.
Brick is a combination of software and NFC-powered hardware that temporarily removes distracting apps (and their notifications) from your phone - leaving only the powerful tools you choose.
With Brick, simply open the app and tap your device to block all distracting apps and notifications. Until you return to the device, you'll be free to engage with what really matters - whether that be getting productive work done, spending time with friends and family, or simply going for a walk. Once you're ready to reconnect, just tap the device again to unblock everything.
The Brick app allows you to:
- customize the apps you want to leave unblocked while Bricked
- track your usage history to see your improvement as you spend more time undistracted
- contact the creators to give input for feature requests and any necessary improvements / fixes
We believe that privacy is essential - because of this, none of your usage information leaves your phone. See our Privacy Policy for more information: https://zest-legume-e0c.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-ca7b41eaa1c441ae855cdfa69d7eb0cc
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Brick: FAQ
Is Brick available on iPad devices?
No, Brick isn’t iPad-friendly.
Who developed the app?
The Brick app was made by Brick LLC (Wisconsin).
What’s the minimum iOS version needed for the Brick app?
To function properly, the app requires at least iOS 16.1.
How do users rate the Brick app?
The overall user rating of Brick is 4.2.
What category is the Brick app?
The App Genre Of The Brick App Is Productivity.
What’s the latest version of the Brick app?
The latest version of Brick is 1.1.13.
What is the date of the most recent Brick update?
The date of the latest Brick update is September 19, 2024.
What is the specific date when the app came out?
Brick became publicly available on July 3, 2024.
What age is Brick appropriate for?
The content advisory rating for the Brick app is Brick LLC (Wisconsin).
What are the languages available on Brick?
Brick is now available to use in English.
Does Apple Arcade support Brick among its available titles?
Unfortunately, Brick is not on Apple Arcade.
Are there opportunities for in-app purchases in Brick?
Unfortunately, Brick does not provide opportunities for in-app purchases.
Is Brick fully compatible with Apple Vision Pro?
Unfortunately, Brick is not fully compatible with Apple Vision Pro.
Are there any advertisements in Brick?
No, there are no advertisements in Brick.
Screenshots of Brick
