# TaskGate: Focus & App Blocker — Micro-tasks Before Distraction

> Micro-tasks Before Distraction (iPhone/iPad app by Yosuke Sakurai.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taskgate-focus-and-app-blocker/id6755723338 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yosuke Sakurai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706591331)
- Category: Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 148 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2025-12-13
- Data updated: 2026-07-09
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taskgate-focus-and-app-blocker/id6755723338/reviews.md

## What is TaskGate?

TaskGate is your digital habit builder. Stop impulsive app opens by completing a quick task first—then access your apps with intention instead of impulse.

Why TaskGate:

- Impulse Interception
TaskGate catches impulsive app opens before they happen, breaking the automatic reach-for-phone cycle.

- Diverse Mini-Tasks
Choose from breathing exercises, journal prompts, flashcards, quick reflections, and more to complete before app access.

- Partner App Integration
Connect with partner apps to add even more productive habits to your routine. Complete language flashcards, fitness challenges, or learning tasks before app access.

- Selective Gating
Choose exactly which apps to gate. Leave productivity apps open while adding friction to social media and games.

- Usage Analytics
Track how often you're intercepted, which tasks you complete, and see your progress toward more intentional phone habits.

- Privacy First
All habit tracking and personal data stays completely private on your device. No accounts, no cloud sync, no data collection.

- Flexible Scheduling
Set different rules for different times of day—stricter during work, relaxed in the evening.

- Your Habit, Your Way
Adjust task difficulty and frequency as your habits strengthen. Your habit-building system evolves with you.

How it works:
1. Select apps to gate (social media, games, or any trigger apps)
2. Choose your mini-tasks (breathing, reflections, flashcards, or partner apps)
3. TaskGate intercepts impulsive opens
4. Complete the quick task (10–30 seconds)
5. Access granted—with intention

Legal:
Privacy Policy: https://www.taskgate.co/privacy-policy
Terms and Conditions: https://www.taskgate.co/terms-and-conditions

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Year | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro One Month | $1.99 | per month |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.6 — 2026-07-06

Bug fix

### 1.1.4 — 2026-05-11

UI updates

### 1.1.2 — 2026-03-24

Bug fix

### 1.1.1 — 2026-03-03

Bug fix

### 1.0.2 — 2026-01-12

Bug fix

## More apps by Yosuke Sakurai

- [Odyssey AI Journal Sharing](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/odyssey-ai-journal-sharing/id6465523650)
- [Lingo Buddy AI Tutor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingo-buddy-ai-tutor/id6544801427)
- [Ever Journal](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ever-journal/id6740745547)
- [Ever Journal AI](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ever-journal-ai/id6748568982)
- [LoA: Law of Attraction App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loa-law-of-attraction-app/id6754241860)

All apps by Yosuke Sakurai: https://appshunter.io/developer/1706591331

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-09.*