Focus Lab Blocker
Less screen time, more focus
About
This app introduces a moment of friction before accessing distracting applications, requiring users to complete a small ritual to earn entry. It offers various unlock methods and a virtual pet that thrives on self-control, encouraging users to reduce screen time.
What's New in Focus Lab Blocker
1.1
August 6, 2026
First: we misspelled our own app's name. Turns out you really do have to Focus to spot the typo — "Foucs Lab Blocker" is now Focus Lab Blocker. Sorry, and also, kind of proud. New in this version: • Text a friend — a new unlock mechanism. To open a blocked app, you send a real text to a friend you chose: confess the urge ("It's 1 AM and I'm trying to open Instagram for the 3rd time today…") or just say hi instead of scrolling. Only hitting Send unlocks. Your friend doesn't need the app — they just need to know you. • Share cards — turn your companion ("Both still alive.") or your stats ("70% of my urges died at the door") into clean little images, scoped to the time range you're viewing. Rendered on your phone, shared only when you choose. • Onboarding now asks for notification permission and explains why: a notification is how the shield hands you off to your unlock ritual. • Mechanism settings live on the mechanism itself — breaths to take, seconds to wait, message style — right where you pick it. • Polish: tighter onboarding copy, a steadier mechanism picker, honest button labels throughout.
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What is Focus Lab Blocker?
Focus Lab Blocker is a productivity app designed to help users reduce screen time by introducing a 'friction' moment before opening distracting apps. It requires users to complete a small ritual, like breathing exercises or solving math problems, to access blocked applications.
How does Focus Lab Blocker work?
When you attempt to open a blocked app, Focus Lab Blocker presents a chosen ritual. Completing this ritual, such as typing your intention or performing a quick exercise, earns you access. This process is designed to break the reflex of opening apps and allow the urge to pass.
What are the different unlock rituals available in Focus Lab Blocker?
Focus Lab Blocker offers a variety of unlock rituals including breathing exercises, timed cooldowns, typing your intention, solving math problems, physical exercises like pushups, photo quests, tapping an NFC tag, a Guardian PIN set by a trusted person, and daily budgets for opens or minutes.
Does Focus Lab Blocker have ads?
No, Focus Lab Blocker is ad-free. The app is built to respect user privacy and focus, and it does not contain any advertisements.
Is Focus Lab Blocker free to use?
Yes, Focus Lab Blocker is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees required to use its core features.
What devices is Focus Lab Blocker compatible with?
Focus Lab Blocker is compatible with iPhone and iPad devices. It utilizes Apple's Screen Time functionality for reliable blocking enforcement.
How often is Focus Lab Blocker updated?
Focus Lab Blocker was last updated on August 6, 2026, with version 1.1. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support for the application.
What is the age rating for Focus Lab Blocker?
Focus Lab Blocker has an age rating of 4+. This means it is considered suitable for children aged 4 and above, with no mature content.