AppLeash: Distraction Blocker

AppLeash is a distraction blocker for people who’ve bypassed everything else. Most blockers are a wall you learn to tap through on autopilot. AppLeash adds real friction and a moment to think — so the urge passes instead of winning. HOW IT WORKS • Pick the apps that pull you in. • When you open one, AppLeash shows up first — a short conscious pause, not just a hard wall. • Most of the time, the urge is gone before the timer ends. BLOCKING MODES • Always block — off-limits whenever blocking is on. • Schedule — blocked only during the time windows you set (work hours, sleep, study). • Daily limit — blocked once you pass a set amount of use each day. • Limit + cooldown — a short session, then a cooling-off lockout before you can return. • Mindful access — a reflection pause each time before the app opens. FRICTION THAT WORKS • Turning blocking off or pausing it takes a deliberate countdown — no one-tap escapes. • Silence notifications from blocked apps so they can’t pull you back in. SEE YOUR PATTERNS • Daily and weekly stats: screen time, app opens, times blocked, and notification pressure. • Today-at-a-glance: unlocks, longest session, total opens. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Local-first: your blocked apps, schedules, and stats live on your device and are never uploaded. Blocking works fully offline. • No account, no sign-up. • Optional, anonymous crash reports and diagnostics help us fix bugs — never your personal data, and never which apps you use or block. Turn it off anytime in Settings. • Back up and restore your setup to a file whenever you want. AppLeash never lets you block your phone, messages, or launcher — core apps stay safe. Take back your attention. Put the distracting apps on a leash.