# Helpful Phone: One Thing — App Blocker & ADHD Focus

> App Blocker & ADHD Focus (iPhone/iPad app by Roman Grunin.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helpful-phone-one-thing/id6757953098 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Roman Grunin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696627836)
- Category: Productivity, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 19 MB
- Languages: French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, European Spanish
- Released: 2026-02-05
- Data updated: 2026-06-30
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helpful-phone-one-thing/id6757953098/reviews.md

## What is Helpful Phone?

Your ADHD brain deserves a phone that works with it, not against it.

Helpful Phone: One Thing is a minimalist app blocker and single-task focus tool designed for ADHD minds. Block distracting apps with a tap, focus on one task at a time, and take back your attention from endless scrolling.

— BLOCK DISTRACTING APPS —
• Create custom groups of apps to block — social media, games, news, anything that steals your focus
• Set daily schedules or block apps around the clock
• PIN-protected unlock prevents impulsive unblocking
• Timed unlock with automatic re-blocking after 15+ minutes
• Works silently in the background — your blocks stay active even when the app is closed

— ONE TASK AT A TIME —
• See only your current task — no overwhelming lists, no task paralysis
• Complete one task, then move to the next
• Import tasks from Apple Reminders
• Home screen widget keeps your one thing always visible
• Grayscale-friendly, distraction-free design

— MADE FOR ADHD MINDS —
• Dumb phone mode: turn your smartphone into a boring phone on purpose
• Digital detox: unplug from social media and break dopamine loops
• No complex settings or steep learning curves
• Simple, clean interface that won't overwhelm you

— WHY ONE THING WORKS —
Traditional productivity apps fail ADHD brains because they add MORE complexity. More lists. More notifications. More things to manage.

One Thing takes the opposite approach:
→ Less choice, more focus
→ One task visible at a time
→ Distracting apps locked away
→ Your willpower backed by technology

Start your focus journey today. One thing at a time.

Terms of Use: https://helpfulphone.app/terms.html
Privacy Policy: https://helpfulphone.app/privacy.html

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Helpful Phone Pro (Annual) | $12.99 | per year |
| Helpful Phone Pro (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Helpful Phone Pro (Lifetime) | $19.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.10.4 — 2026-03-17

Bug fix: The unlock button is now always visible when you tap the notification, so you can go straight to entering your PIN and unlocking apps.

### 1.10.3 — 2026-03-10

New: Focus Timer — set a timer to stay focused on your tasks. Work in timed sessions and build momentum.

Now available in 7 languages: English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, Polish, and Russian.

### 1.0 — 2026-02-06

No release notes.

## More apps by Roman Grunin

- [Flashcard Blocker–LearnScreen](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashcard-blockerlearnscreen/id6759922571)

All apps by Roman Grunin: https://appshunter.io/developer/1696627836

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