BarBlock vs Three

BarBlock reduces screen time by adding real-world friction to app blocking. Instead of relying on willpower or screen time limits, you lock distracting apps by scanning a barcode you already have, like one on a book or a food package. Those apps stay blocked until you scan the same barcode again. Setup is super easy: choose the apps you want to block, scan any barcode, and they stay locked until you rescan it. No extra devices, nothing new to buy, no subscriptions, no accounts, no sign-ups. You can block unlimited apps, and the app works fully offline with all data stored locally. Nothing is tracked, collected, or sent to any server. BarBlock is built for people who want to cut screen time, anyone who's outgrown standard app blockers and screen time limits, and anyone looking for a simple, private, reliable focus tool without the complexity or cost.

Three is the focus app for people who feel buried by their to-do list. Instead of an endless backlog, Three shows you only three tasks at a time. Finish one and the next slides in. That's it. Less deciding, more doing. WHY THREE - Only three tasks in view — beat overwhelm and actually start. - Automatic time estimates on every task, so you know what you're committing to. - A built-in focus timer with a full-screen, distraction-free mode. - Gentle streaks and a Progress screen that celebrates consistency, not busywork. BUILT TO KEEP YOU GOING - Break a big task into a checklist — each step you check off counts toward your streak, so multi-day work keeps your momentum alive. - Confetti when you finish. Small wins, celebrated. - Organize with lightweight projects and colors, or hide them for a zero-noise view. CALM BY DESIGN - Local-first and fully offline — your tasks live on your device and open instantly. - Optional sign-in to sync across your devices. No account required to use everything. - No ads. No trackers. No clutter. Do less. Finish more. Start with Three.