DoomCatcher vs Couch Potato App Blocker

DoomCatcher is the calm little forcefield for your phone. Pair the app with the DoomCatcher beacon on your nightstand or desk and your most distracting apps quietly lock themselves when you enter its zone. No toggling focus modes, no remembering to “be good.” Just walk into the calm zone and scrolling stops. Designed for people who can’t stop “one more scroll” on TikTok, Instagram, or the news, Doom Catcher helps you actually close your eyes at night, look up at dinner, and be present when it matters. Put a DoomCatcher in the bedroom, another by your work setup, maybe one on the dining table. Each one creates its own ultra-local zone, so the blocks are tied to real spaces in your life, not vague building-wide locations. When you leave the zone, your apps unlock again—no extra steps. We call the device The DoomCatcher. You get to enjoy the quiet. Key features • Automatic blocking The app works with your Doom Catcher beacon to automatically block chosen apps whenever you’re in range. No manual switches, no extra taps. • Room-level zones Create multiple calm zones: bedroom, desk, dining table. Each Doom Catcher has its own settings, tuned to how you want to feel in that space. • Ultra-local, not building-wide Unlike app-only solutions tied to big geofences, Doom Catcher is ultra-local. It cares about your nightstand, not your entire apartment block. • Choose what gets caught Pick which apps are “doom scroll” territory and which are allowed. Messaging a friend? Maybe allowed. Infinite feeds? Caught. • Gentle, not preachy When you try to open a blocked app, Doom Catcher offers a small, calm nudge instead of guilt. You’re in charge; it just removes the friction. • Dark, distraction-aware design A dark default theme and minimal UI so even opening the app doesn’t feel like another hit of stimulation. How it works 1. Place your Doom Catcher beacon in the spot you want to protect (like your nightstand). 2. Open the app and pair it with your beacon. 3. Choose which apps should be blocked inside that zone. 4. That’s it. When you’re near your Doom Catcher, blocks turn on. When you walk away, they release. Requirements • DoomCatcher hardware device required. Available at https://doomcatcher.com • Works with Apple’s Screen Time / Family Controls framework to apply app limits on device.

APP BLOCKER THAT MAKES YOU MOVE Couch Potato is an app blocker and screen time control app that helps you spend less time scrolling and more time moving. Choose distracting apps, set a walking requirement, and unlock access by walking. When you try to open a blocked app, Couch Potato turns that impulse into a concrete action: move first, then unlock. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose the apps you want to block or limit 2. Set your walk-to-unlock requirement 3. Let Couch Potato lock selected apps with Apple's Screen Time framework 4. Walk to unlock access and track progress over time FEATURES - App blocker for selected distracting apps - Walk-to-unlock screen time system - Flexible schedules for work, study, evenings, or weekends - Custom step goals and unlock durations - Daily progress, streaks, and achievement tracking - No account required - Privacy-first design: activity data stays on your device BUILT FOR REAL LIFE Most screen time tools rely on nagging or willpower. Couch Potato gives you a simple rule you can actually follow: move first, unlock later. Use it to reduce doom scrolling, protect focus time, build better habits, and make screen time feel earned instead of automatic. PRIVACY - Movement and usage settings are processed on-device - No account required - Uses Apple's secure Screen Time APIs for app limiting SUBSCRIPTION Couch Potato Premium unlocks all features: - $2.99/week - $29.99/year Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Apple ID Settings. Move more. Scroll less. Download Couch Potato and start unlocking with movement. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://couchpotatoscreenlock.com/privacy/