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Brick - Ditch Distractions

Brick - Ditch Distractions

Make your phone a tool again

48K ratings
1979 reviews
#97 in free Productivity
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📊 Productivity
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 15, 2023
  • July 30, 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 48K 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

2026.30.2

July 30, 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

📉 97-2

Productivity

This app dropped -2 positions in Productivity chart.

Last updated on August 8, 2026.

User reviews

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Easy to use and works!

I love how easy the app is to navigate and it really helps if you need to take breaks from certain apps on your phone but not your phone entirely. Worth the money for sure.
Amber2285Amber2285

Too easy to un-brick

Easy to get out of even when away from the brick
KaipboweKaipbowe

I love Brick!

Brick, has been so amazing! I just bricked for 10 days from social media! I felt more clear, more aligned, and my mind wasn’t racing as much with how much I was scrolling! Thank you Brick for this great tool!
Najj RNajj R

Game Changer

If you’re serious about making real changes to your relationship with your device, Brick is the right place to start.
Mtngirl96Mtngirl96

Works

Love it!
hawk723hawk723
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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.