Stop doomscrolling by blocking your addictive apps!
Tired of doomscrolling? If you're anything like I was, you are. I built Barrier to help limit my scrolling to 10 minute increments. Once finished, the app locks and I'm forced to be productive. In order to unlock my apps, users are forced to wait 30 seconds. This gives your brain a moment to rethink the itch to open something without a real reason. Barrier is free and seriously effective (users report 70% less screen time). Stop scrolling. Start living.
By requiring users to watch an ad before accessing blocked apps, Barrier adds a deliberate pause that gives users time to reconsider their impulse. This extra friction is intentionally designed to deter doomscrolling and mindless app use.
Barrier automatically locks designated apps after 10 minutes of use, preventing extended distraction. Users can set which apps to block and receive motivational reminders about their goals when attempting to open locked apps.
Barrier blocks access to social media apps and forces users to watch a 30-second ad or wait before opening them, creating friction that encourages users to reconsider whether they really need to scroll. This intentional delay helps break automatic scrolling behavior.
Barrier acts as a digital wellness assistant that helps users monitor and limit their app usage. The app provides an always-locked feature for complete control and displays motivational phrases to reinforce healthy digital behavior goals.