Bloom vs ZenGate

Most screen time apps fail because they’re easy to bypass. Bloom was created to fix that. Bloom revolutionizes your productivity by requiring you to scan an NFC keycard to your phone to access distracting apps. **How It Works** - Choose Your Distractions: Select the apps or websites you find most distracting. - Block Your Distractions: Tap your Bloom card to your phone to block those apps. - Live Distraction-Free: Stay productive with your card out of reach. When ready, just tap your Bloom card to your phone to unblock your apps. **Features** - Schedules: Set personalized schedules for your focus periods, allowing them to start and end automatically. - Breaks: Use your apps mindfully by setting limits on the frequency and duration of your breaks. - Strict Mode: Disable your ability to delete the Bloom app while in focus mode (optional). - Emergency Exits: Unblock all of your apps without your bloom card up to three times. **Why Bloom** - Spend less time on your phone and more time doing things that actually matter. - Improve your work habits by blocking out distractions. - Our physical solution is the ultimate solution for digital detox and time management. With Bloom’s NFC keycard, you can leave the “key” to your distractions behind, ensuring you stay focused and productive. Find your Bloom today and enjoy life beyond your phone! (We prioritize your privacy—your screen time data stays securely on your device and is never shared or stored elsewhere). Learn more by visiting our website: bloom.inc

ZenGate is a focus system that pairs a beautifully engineered ZenGate Card with a seamless app experience to help you block distractions instantly and enter deep focus - no timers, no hacks, no loopholes. Switch between custom focus modes like *Work*, *Gym*, or *Unplug* with a single tap. The ZenGate Card gives you a way to reset your environment, physically and mentally. --- What ZenGate Does --- - Tap your ZenGate Card to instantly activate a focus mode - Block time-wasting apps, silence notifications, and reduce screen friction - Customize modes to fit your routines, not the other way around - Create separation between work and rest, distraction and intention --- Who It’s For --- ZenGate is made for founders, creatives, and high-performers who need structure without friction. If you’ve outgrown app-based screen limits, this was built for you. --- Why It Works --- Focus isn’t just about blocking apps… it’s about creating the right rituals. The ZenGate Card acts as your commitment device, turning intention into action with a single tap.