Brick - Ditch Distractions

Brick - Ditch Distractions

Make your phone a tool again

51K ratings
2036 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 15, 2023
  • August 27, 2026

Features

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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.

โœ“Temporarily remove distracting apps
โœ“Block notifications
โœ“Customize unblocked apps
โœ“Track usage history
โœ“NFC hardware integration
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What's New in Brick

2026.35.0

August 27, 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

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Productivity

This app dropped -3 positions in Productivity chart.

Last updated on August 28, 2026.

User reviews

Review

Great product! Really effective. Wish there were less emergency un bricks though :)

Game changer

Eliminated late night scrolling

Amazing! Small issue with schedule tho :/

I love this app, it has significantly lowered my screen time and itโ€™s very easy to use. However I keep running into an issue regarding the schedules; it had been working before but recently whenever I have my schedule set and it ends (so itโ€™s supposed to unbrick) it unbricks all the apps but then in the app it shows itโ€™s still bricked, which means I cannot then brick it again, because itโ€™s โ€œalready brickedโ€. I need to go up to the physical block and tap it to โ€œunbrickโ€ it and then brick it again. This happened last week especially when I went on vacation and accidentally left the physical brick behind, so I turned off the schedule so it wouldnโ€™t brick, but in the app it still showed it was bricked the WHOOLE week. So in my activity for that week it shows my phone was bricked 24/7 when it was in-fact, not. All in all itโ€™s a semi small issue, Iโ€™d still recommend the app highly, but hopefully they can fix it.
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Response from developer

Thanks for sharing this detailed feedback! Weโ€™re glad Brick has significantly reduced your screen time, but we understand how frustrating it is when a Schedule ends and the apps unblock while Brick still shows an active session. Thatโ€™s not the experience we want, especially when youโ€™re away from your physical Brick. Please reach out to us at hello@getbrick.com. We truly appreciate your recommendation and patience!

Staying focused

Helps me to stay focused on the things that matter most.

Help - my iPad has been bricked but canโ€™t unbrick

The app works great on my iPhone so I downloaded it for my iPad. I was able set up a mode and brick the mode correctly but now it wonโ€™t unbrick because it doesnโ€™t support NFC (donโ€™t know what that is). If the app doesnโ€™t work on iPads, it should be clearly stated before bricking!
Do I have to use one of my emergency unbricks?
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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.