MindGate: Focus App Blocker
Complete Challenge,Then Scroll
About
This app helps break phone addiction by introducing a brief cognitive challenge before accessing distracting apps. It encourages conscious decision-making, allowing users to reclaim their attention and use their devices intentionally.
What's New in MindGate
1.0.5
June 24, 2026
Take back your attention — now with a smoother, sharper experience • New "I don't need it" moment — when you decide not to scroll, that's a win. We celebrate it, and your Stats now show how many times you chose to stop
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FAQ
What is MindGate?
MindGate is a productivity app designed to help users break phone addiction by introducing a moment of awareness and a cognitive challenge before accessing distracting applications. It aims to make users more conscious of their phone usage.
How does MindGate work?
When you try to open a blocked app, MindGate presents a quick challenge like a math problem or a typing exercise. Successfully completing the challenge unlocks the app for a set duration, encouraging a conscious decision rather than an automatic reflex.
What types of challenges does MindGate offer?
MindGate offers several types of challenges, including solving math problems, performing a breathing exercise, completing a Stroop test, and typing a specific phrase to confirm your intention to use the app.
Can I customize the challenges in MindGate?
The app allows you to set your session time, and the difficulty of the challenge increases with longer requested session times. This ensures the choice to unlock an app remains deliberate.
Does MindGate have ads?
Yes, MindGate contains advertisements. This is a factor in its free with in-app purchases monetization model.
What are the subscription options for MindGate?
MindGate offers a Premium Monthly subscription for $2.99 and a Premium Yearly subscription for $19.99, which includes a 7-day free trial.
What devices is MindGate available on?
MindGate is available on iPhone and iPad devices, indicated by its compatibility with iOS.
How often is MindGate updated?
The latest version of MindGate is 1.0.5, and it was last updated on June 24, 2026. This suggests a recent update cycle.