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FocusGate

App Blocker & Focus Productivity App

2025
2 months
2 developers
Full Stack Development

Project Overview

A mobile productivity app that helps users overcome phone addiction and stay focused. Blocks distracting apps and requires users to complete mindful tasks like breathing exercises, mental math, or vocabulary challenges before accessing restricted apps.

The Problem

Phone addiction is a growing problem. Users waste hours on social media, constantly checking Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Traditional app blockers are too easy to bypass, and users need a system that creates friction without completely restricting access.

Our Solution

FocusGate introduces a unique "earn your screen time" approach. Instead of hard blocking apps, it requires users to complete quick focus tasks (breathing exercises, mental math, pattern matching) before accessing distracting apps. This creates mindful friction that reduces impulsive usage while still allowing access when genuinely needed.

Target Users

Who benefits from this solution

Students struggling with study focus
Professionals wanting to reduce phone distractions
Anyone trying to reduce social media usage
Parents wanting controlled access for teens
People building healthier digital habits

Key Features

Powerful capabilities that make a difference

App blocking for selected distracting apps
Multiple focus task types (breathing, mental math, vocabulary, pattern match)
Adjustable task complexity (easy, medium, hard)
Configurable minimum task duration
Strict Mode to prevent app bypass
Skip button option with delay
Task history and statistics tracking
Real-time focus lock indicator
Beautiful dark mode UI
Test configuration preview

App Screenshots

Explore the user interface and experience

FocusGate App Blocker & Focus Productivity App - Mobile app screenshot 1 - Android Android (Kotlin) app
FocusGate App Blocker & Focus Productivity App - Mobile app screenshot 2 - Android Android (Kotlin) app
FocusGate App Blocker & Focus Productivity App - Mobile app screenshot 3 - Android Android (Kotlin) app
FocusGate App Blocker & Focus Productivity App - Mobile app screenshot 4 - Android Android (Kotlin) app

Technology Stack

Tools and technologies we used

Android (Kotlin)Jetpack ComposeAndroid Accessibility ServicesRoom DatabaseCoroutines & FlowMaterial Design 3

Our Responsibilities

From concept to delivery

1User research and productivity workflow design
2UI/UX design with calming dark theme (Figma)
3Native Android development with accessibility services
4Focus task engine development (breathing animations, math generator)
5App usage monitoring and blocking implementation
6Local storage for settings and statistics
7Performance optimization for background service
8Testing across multiple Android versions
9Deployment and Play Store optimization

Project Outcome

The impact and results delivered

FocusGate provides a balanced approach to digital wellbeing. Instead of harsh restrictions, it creates mindful moments that help users pause and reconsider before opening distracting apps. Early users report 40% reduction in social media usage and improved focus during work hours.

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