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Brick - Ditch Distractions

Brick - Ditch Distractions

Make your phone a tool again

56K ratings
2153 reviews
#77 in free Productivity
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📊 Productivity
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 15, 2023
  • October 7, 2026

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Developer

Brick LLC (Wisconsin)
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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

Summarized from real user reviews of Brick. Based on 56K reviews and a 4.9/5 average, it highlights the 6 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Productivity app.

Positive things

  • 👍Great concept
  • 🚀Helps reclaim time and attention
  • 🔒Physical barrier prevents mindless usage
  • 💡Customizable blocking/allowing modes
  • 🚀Improves productivity and focus
  • 👍Effective for breaking phone addiction

Negative things

  • 🐛Buggy app with frequent crashes
  • 🐛Unreliable app functionality
  • 🐛Inconsistent app behavior after updates
  • 🐛Difficulty setting up and configuring
  • 🐛Limited number of apps that can be allowed
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What's New in Brick

2026.41.0

October 7, 2026

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

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Top Free

📈 77+1

Productivity

This app rose +1 position in Productivity chart.

Last updated on October 8, 2026.

User reviews

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Great…but

I wish you could switch from one level to a more restrictive level without tapping the brick.
aristothomistaristothomist

ADHD Gem to Reclaim My Time

I have severe ADHD, and social media was a constant trap — endless scrolling for quick dopamine hits that left me drained and behind on everything. Brick has been a game changer. It makes it just inconvenient enough to access those apps that I actually pause and make a real choice instead of mindlessly opening them. I'm getting more done, feeling less scattered, and spending my energy on things that actually matter. If your brain is wired like mine and you've tried every app blocker without success, Brick's physical element is the missing piece. We got this!
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ItsmsrandomKItsmsrandomK

Best help yet!

Best help yet for blocking temptation
Zach, 24Zach, 24

genuinely a lifesaver

i love my brick. i, too, thought it was just an overpriced piece of plastic but finally got tired of my hours of doomscrolling and bought it on a whim. BEST DECISION EVER now i'm only on socials for less than an hour a day and have never felt more productive this brick is going everywhere with me from now on mwah
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katie_roookatie_rooo

ADHD

I have ADHD and I love this app so much. So great for lack of executive function.
StupediferouslysmellanieStupediferouslysmellanie

Response from developer

We love hearing this! We’re so glad Brick is helping create structure and executive-function challenges make it difficult to step away from your phone. Thanks for sharing!

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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.