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Foqos - Tap to Block

Foqos - Tap to Block

Physical App Blocker

4.3K ratings
616 reviews
🌟 Lifestyle
📊 Productivity
Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 24, 2025
  • August 30, 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

Summarized from real user reviews of Foqos. Based on 4.3K reviews and a 4.9/5 average, it highlights the 7 positives and 3 negatives reviewers mention most about this Productivity app.

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

2.2.3

August 30, 2026

Oh boy do we have a literally so many bug fixes and little improvements. The start configuration is now configurable in the profile, you can set it so that it doesn’t ask all the time. Also we made it easier for people to reset profiles that might be bugged out. Plus a bunch of other fixes

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User reviews

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Love this app

I didn’t want to pay for a physical phone brick, and I love this app’s features! Even on free only, it’s helped me cut down my screen time significant more than relying on the ios app limits.
TeaFiend93TeaFiend93

Great app, incredible that it’s free

Feature request: ability to copy/duplicate profiles. I want the same profile to re-trigger at different times cause I often unset the one I set for bedtime and want a second one as a reminder.
BlitztimeBlitztime

How is this free

The fact this is free and on the Apple Store is unbelievable
Call me AleeshaCall me Aleesha

W

Better that brick
Gelonumba0neGelonumba0ne

Life changer

This app has changed my life thank you so much for creating this and making it free and accessible to everyone I truly have taken back control of my life
Ri Ri PRi Ri P
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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.