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Have fun. I don't recommend
Have fun. I don't recommend
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About
This app introduces deliberate friction to prevent mindless scrolling on social media and other distracting apps. It offers customizable shields, timed sessions, and NFC tag integration to help users regain control over their screen time and improve focus.
✓Deliberate friction for scrolling
✓App and website blocking
✓Timed sessions with cooldowns
✓NFC tag integration for unlocking
✓Focus timer and Pomodoro sessions
✓Calm Score and progress tracking
✓Customizable themes
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What's New in Fluid Friction
1.2
August 4, 2026
New: QR codes and barcodes as interventions. Turn any QR code or barcode into a physical key for your commitments. Scan it to manage blocked apps, focus sessions, scroll limits, and alarms. Save a key once, reuse it across every tool, and manage them all in Settings under Your Keys. The scanner even helps in the dark with a torch hint. New Home Screen icon. Fluid Friction now wears a hand sculpted clay icon: a hand pressing the orb, the same gesture you make every time you choose focus over the feed. Pro members can still switch to the classic orb icons that follow their theme. Rate us in Settings. If Fluid Friction helps you stop scrolling and win back your screen time, you can now say so in one tap. It genuinely helps. Plus small fixes that keep every scroll calm and intentional.
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FAQ
What is Fluid Friction?
Fluid Friction is a productivity app designed to combat mindless scrolling by introducing deliberate friction into app usage. It helps users become more intentional about their screen time and improve focus.
How does Fluid Friction work?
It adds a physical resistance to scrolling within apps like Instagram or TikTok, requiring a deliberate action to proceed. It also offers app blocking, timed sessions, and focus timers to manage usage.
Can I use Fluid Friction to block specific apps?
Yes, you can block any native app or website using Fluid Friction's Screen Time feature. It provides a calm shield with cooldowns and optional challenges before re-accessing apps.
Does Fluid Friction have ads?
No, Fluid Friction does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and offers optional in-app purchases and subscription plans for advanced features.
What are the subscription options for Fluid Friction?
Fluid Friction offers a monthly subscription for $4.99 with a 7-day free trial, and an annual subscription for $39.99 with a 7-day free trial. These plans unlock premium features.
What devices does Fluid Friction support?
Fluid Friction is currently supported on iPhone devices. It was released on July 27, 2026, and the latest version is 1.2, last updated on August 4, 2026.
What is the age rating for Fluid Friction?
Fluid Friction has an age rating of 17+. This is based on its content and features, which may include mature themes or complex functionalities.
How does Fluid Friction help with waking up?
Fluid Friction includes an alarm that requires a scan or challenge to dismiss, preventing immediate scrolling upon waking. It also tracks wake streaks and offers morning blocks to hold feeds until you are ready.