DoomCatcher vs ZoneBlock

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.

Stop relying on willpower. ZoneBlock automatically blocks distracting apps and websites the moment you arrive at work, school, the gym or anywhere you want to focus. HOW IT WORKS 1. Create a zone on the map - office, library, gym, home desk. 2. Choose the apps, app categories and websites to block. 3. Optionally limit the zone to certain days and hours. 4. Walk in - distractions are blocked. Walk out - they're back. LOCATION-BASED BLOCKING - Set a custom radius for each zone (50 m to 1 km) - Block mode: block selected apps inside the zone - Allow Only mode: only selected apps are available inside the zone - Works in the background, even when the app is closed WEBSITE BLOCKING Block distracting websites in Safari and other browsers while you're in a zone. Add any domain or pick from presets: - Social media - Video streaming - News - Shopping - Gaming SCHEDULES Make a zone active only when you need it - for example, weekdays from 9:00 to 17:00. Outside the schedule, nothing is blocked. BUILT-IN COMMITMENT - Active zones can't be edited, so you can't quietly bypass your own rules - Turning off or deleting a zone takes effect after 3 hours, with a live countdown - Changed your mind? Cancel the pending change anytime - Need it right now? Use Immediate Action for a one-time purchase STRAIGHT MODE Instant focus without a location. Pick the apps to block and turn it on with one tap from the home screen. Turning it off follows the same 3-hour delay. DRIVING MODE (Premium) Automatically blocks distracting apps while you drive. Music and navigation stay available. MEETING FOCUS (Premium) Blocks distractions during your calendar meetings automatically. INSIGHTS Track zones entered, apps blocked and your focus streak. Premium unlocks detailed charts and analytics. FREE VS PREMIUM Free: 1 zone, app and website blocking, schedules, Straight Mode. Premium: unlimited zones, Driving Mode, Meeting Focus, advanced insights. Monthly and yearly plans with a 7-day free trial. PRIVACY FIRST - Everything stays on your device - No accounts, no tracking, no analytics - App and website blocking use Apple's Screen Time framework - Your location is never sent anywhere PERFECT FOR - Students who need distraction-free study time - Professionals who want deep work at the office - Anyone building healthier phone habits Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Terms: https://zone-block-web.vercel.app/terms.html Privacy: https://zone-block-web.vercel.app/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/