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Foqos - Tap to Block

Foqos - Tap to Block

Physical App Blocker

5.5K ratings
751 reviews
🌟 Lifestyle
📊 Productivity
Free
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Released
January 24, 2025
Updated
October 16, 2026

Developer

Ali Waseem
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About

Transform your phone into a distraction-free zone by instantly blocking selected apps with a single tap or scan. Create custom focus setups for studying, working, or reading, making concentration effortless.

✓Block apps with NFC tags or QR codes
✓Create custom focus setups
✓Instant blocking with a tap or scan
✓Select specific apps to block
✓Turn blocks on and off easily
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What users say about Foqos

Reviews of Foqos are mostly positive: the Productivity app is rated 4.9/5 from 5.5K App Store ratings. What users like most: apple watch compatible, helps reduce screen time. Top complaints: occasional bugs and crashes, issues with app/website blocking. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Apple watch compatible
  • 👍Helps reduce screen time
  • 👍Flexible and customizable
  • 👍Free and open-source
  • 👍Simple and effective
  • 👍Inexpensive alternative to paid options
  • 👍Reclaims productivity

Negative things

  • 🐛Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🐛Issues with app/website blocking
  • 🐛Inconsistent behavior
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What's New in Foqos

2.3.4

October 16, 2026

We did some new stuff! its actually pretty minor but people might be happy. Fixed the ipad rotation and added a help center

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$4.99

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User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Love it

I really love the app, super helpful
I wish it had an option to allow calls or calls from certain contacts but still amazing
Aamiable.papi

Works great

So thankful this app is free. Works perfectly, just what I needed. Has genuinely changed my life, improved my focus, my time with my kids, my work
DDgro93

Selection is not accurate

Selected specific apps to block but could able to access, instead other apps are blocked which are not in selection list
SSomasundar_V

No iPad sync

Please make it sync for iPads as well!!!
Ssilencelaurence

No faults

I recommend this app to people all the time and I can’t believe I forgot to write a review. This keeps me so focused and it’s just seamless. Add a couple of Shortcut automations and it’s life changing.
Ggetlizziewithit
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

App settings turning off on their own

Bug

Blocked apps still accessible

Bug

App picker crashing when selecting apps

Bug
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Requested Features

6 requests

Ability to schedule app blocking

Feature

Integrate with shortcuts for voice/other triggers

Feature

Emergency override with restrictions

Feature

Combined QR and NFC unlock option

Feature

App/website search and sorting

Feature

Lock screen widget to show active profile

Feature

FAQ

What does Foqos do?

Foqos helps you create a distraction-free environment by allowing you to block specific apps on your phone. You can set up custom blocking profiles for different activities like studying or working, and activate them instantly using NFC tags or QR codes.

How do I use Foqos to block apps?

You can associate NFC tags or QR codes with specific sets of apps you want to block. When you need to focus, simply tap your phone on an NFC tag or scan a QR code. This will instantly block the chosen distracting apps, allowing you to concentrate on your task.

Is Foqos free to use?

The application is free to download and use, with options for in-app purchases. These purchases likely unlock additional features or customization options beyond the core blocking functionality.

What are the use cases for Foqos?

Foqos is ideal for situations where you need to minimize phone distractions. This includes studying at your desk, deep work at the office, reading and writing, or any other time you want to focus without interruptions from social media, games, or email.

Can I customize which apps are blocked?

Yes, you have complete control over which apps are blocked. For each NFC tag or QR code you set up, you can precisely choose the specific apps that will be blocked when activated. This allows for highly personalized focus sessions.