Bruno Blocker

focusing should be easy,<br>but our phones make it difficult

which is why i decided to create Bruno Blocker, an all encompassing free and private focus app to help you use your phone less and focus more

features

focus sessions

start a session for as long as you want and your chosen apps stay blocked. you have the choice between blacklisting or whitelisting apps to your preferences.

free time

give yourself some free time before your chosen apps are blocked. perfect for if you want to finish a video before getting back to focusing.

schedules

set recurring windows of time that block chosen apps. once a schedule is running you can't edit it, so you can't switch it off once blocked.

limits

give an app a daily cap. once you hit it, the app is blocked for the rest of the day. pick how strict you want to be: a reminder, a quick peek, or a hard lock until midnight.

stats

see your focus history as a daily-goal ring, a streak counter, and a heatmap that fills in the more you hit your goal.

unlock challenges

trying to unblock an app or stop a focus session makes you complete a challenge. unblock with a pin, solve a math problem, or type the day's wordle answer. provides enough friction to make you think twice.

and there's more

stopwatch — count up with no fixed end for long focus sessions.

pomodoro cycles — automatic work/break periods set to your preferences.

themes — dark or light, plus any accent color you like.

daily goals & streaks — set a target and keep the streak going.

friction checks — set a warning screen that requires interaction before opening chosen apps.

location triggers — focus sessions or limits starts on their own when you reach the office or library.

strict mode — lock a session so it can't be stopped early.

allow-list mode — block everything except the few apps you choose.

categories & websites — block whole categories and web domains

quick start — launch a session from a widget, siri, or shortcuts.

live activities — current focus timer on the lock screen and dynamic island.

always free — no paywall, no accounts, no data collected.

if there are any features you'd like to see, reach out to me at web@akselsalmi.com

frequently asked questions

wait it's actually free?

yes, i cover the costs out of pocket. genuinely no shady stuff. if you'd like to support me, buy me a coffee.

why did you make this?

i realized i was spending too much time on my phone, and most other apps that exist either are very limited in features or cost a lot of money. i made the app for myself and decided to share it to help people focus.

do you collect any data?

absolutely nothing, i don't even own a server that could store your data if i wanted to. if you have any other questions, check out the privacy policy or email me.

there's this feature that it's really missing, could you add it?

sure! i'm always looking to improve the app and add functionality, just reach out to me and i'll get back to you with any follow up questions.

why should i use this app instead of apple screen time?

i've found that it is too easy to bypass apple's built in time limit settings. Bruno Blocker makes it much more difficult to use apps with limits while giving you many tools to help you focus.

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