Brick - Ditch Distractions

Brick - Ditch Distractions

Make your phone a tool again

58K ratings
2196 reviews
#90 in free Productivity
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Released
September 15, 2023
Updated
October 21, 2026

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About

This app helps you regain focus by temporarily removing distracting applications and notifications from your phone. It uses NFC hardware to create distraction-free periods, allowing you to concentrate on important tasks or activities. Reconnect with your apps by simply tapping your device again.

✓Temporarily remove distracting apps
✓Block notifications
✓Customize unblocked apps
✓Track usage history
✓NFC hardware integration
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What users say about Brick

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What's New in Brick

2026.43.0

October 21, 2026

Thank you for updating the Brick app! We've updated our iOS app with bug fixes and changes to improve your overall experience.

Charts

Top Free

📊 90

Productivity

The app has maintained its position at 90 recently.

Last updated on October 23, 2026.

User reviews

Great but to many emergency unbricks

Should be able to edit the amount of unbricks you are allowed, only thing I would change.

Saved me from my social media addiction

It was genuinely horrifying how many hours I wasted doomscrolling on Instagram. With the brick it’s been one month since I’ve looked at Insta, and I’ve replaced that time with reading and taking walks. Truly a game changer.

No Sale: Binding Arbitration clause

Setting up a Brick account (at least in the United States) requires waiving one’s rights as a consumer and agreeing to binding arbitration, including a class action waiver. I deleted the app immediately upon seeing this clause in the Terms of Service.

Sucks

This sucks so bad

4/5 love it but could be better

Would love an inverse function, where you unbrick and it gives you a countdown of 20 min left of your socials or whatever. And love to see in addition to the bricked time the unbricked time.

User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

App crashes when selecting apps to block/allow

Bug

Saved settings get deleted or reset unexpectedly

Bug

Inability to block certain apps like Safari

Bug

Bricked mode not working as expected after phone restart

Bug
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Requested Features

4 requests

Scheduled bricking/unbricking modes

Feature

Remote bricking option

Feature

Ability to block more than 50 apps

Feature

Improved app stability and reliability

Feature

FAQ

What does the Brick app do?

The Brick app, in conjunction with NFC hardware, temporarily removes distracting applications and their notifications from your smartphone. This allows you to create focused periods for work, personal time, or other activities without constant interruptions.

How do I use Brick to block apps?

To block distracting apps, you simply open the Brick app and tap your NFC-enabled device. This action initiates the distraction-free mode. To regain access to all your apps, you tap the device again.

Can I choose which apps are blocked?

Yes, the Brick app allows you to customize which applications remain unblocked while the 'Bricked' mode is active. This ensures you can still access essential tools while blocking less important, distracting ones.

Is this app free?

Based on the provided information, this application is not free. It is a paid application that utilizes both software and NFC-powered hardware to achieve its distraction-blocking functionality.

What kind of phone is compatible with Brick?

The app requires an NFC-enabled device to function. While specific operating system versions are not detailed, any smartphone equipped with NFC technology should be compatible with the Brick app and its hardware component.