Brick: Reclaim your focus and escape the scroll

The physical solution to digital distraction. Use NFC-powered hardware to instantly block addictive apps, creating a commitment to deep work, real-world connections, and a mind of your own.

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Publisher

Brick LLC (Wisconsin)

Design Your Focus

Discover the interface used by 629K+ users.

The Brick app interface showing a physical Brick device and a ready to scan message to start a focus session

The Brick app setup screen showing TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook selected as distracting apps to be blocked for productivity.

Interface for scheduling a daily focus routine to block distractions in the Brick app

Brick app interface showing a 2 hour focus timer and the physical brick device icon.

Brick app screen showing focus time statistics and progress history

Reclaim Your Attention

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 629K+ users.

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Physical Commitment

Tap your physical Brick to lock away distractions instantly. Creating a physical barrier to entry makes focus a ritual, not a struggle.

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Your Essential Toolkit

Keep the tools, kill the noise. Customize your 'White-List' so you can access Maps or Music while blocking the feeds that steal your time.

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Privacy-First Progress

Track your journey toward digital minimalism with on-device analytics. Your usage data never leaves your phone, ensuring your habits stay private.

Loved by users worldwide

Trusted by 629K+ people who love this app.

"As a grad student, I used to bypass my phone's screen time limits constantly. The physical 'Brick' creates a mental shift that software alone couldn't achieve. Tapping it makes my focus feel official, and I finally got my deep work sessions back without the urge to check social media every five minutes."

Liam G.

"Brick is the first solution that actually sticks for me. I can whitelist my essential work apps like Slack and Spotify while blocking everything else that drains my time. It’s helped me regain hours of productivity every week and, more importantly, I’m finally present during dinner with my family."

Sarah M.

About the app

Everything you need to know about Brick - Ditch Distractions.

Description

Brick was created because we believe that life is better when phones help us do more of what matters, instead of constantly distracting us with things that don't. As two young guys, we were raised on smartphones - so we decided to make something to help us use them the way they were meant to be used. Brick is a combination of software and NFC-powered hardware that temporarily removes distracting apps (and their notifications) from your phone - leaving only the powerful tools you choose. With Brick, simply open the app and tap your device to block all distracting apps and notifications. Until you return to the device, you'll be free to engage with what really matters - whether that be getting productive work done, spending time with friends and family, or simply going for a walk. Once you're ready to reconnect, just tap the device again to unblock everything. The Brick app allows you to: - customize the apps you want to leave unblocked while Bricked - track your usage history to see your improvement as you spend more time undistracted - contact the creators to give input for feature requests and any necessary improvements / fixes We believe that privacy is essential - because of this, none of your usage information leaves your phone. See our Privacy Policy for more information: https://zest-legume-e0c.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-ca7b41eaa1c441ae855cdfa69d7eb0cc

Latest Version

2026.01.0

Size

41.8 MB

First Released

Sep 15, 2023

Ready to Reclaim Your Brain?

Download the app to pair with your Brick and join 600,000+ people choosing deep work over the infinite scroll.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Brick - Ditch Distractions

How does Brick - Ditch Distractions work?

Brick - Ditch Distractions combines software with NFC-powered hardware. Users tap the physical Brick device to temporarily block distracting apps and notifications, leaving only chosen essential tools. Tapping it again unblocks everything.

What features does the Brick app offer?

The Brick app enables users to customize which apps remain unblocked, track their usage history for distraction-free time, and contact the creators for feature requests or support.

Does Brick - Ditch Distractions collect personal usage data?

No, Brick - Ditch Distractions does not collect user data. The app explicitly states that none of your usage information leaves your phone, ensuring user privacy.

Can I select which apps Brick blocks?

Yes, users can choose which apps Brick blocks. The Brick app provides options to customize and select specific applications to be blocked during focus sessions.

How do I start a focus session with the Brick app?

To begin a focus session with Brick, simply open the app and tap your physical Brick device. This action initiates the blocking of distracting apps and notifications on your phone.

Can I schedule focus sessions using the Brick app?

Yes, the Brick app allows scheduling focus times. Users can create routines by setting a name, Brick Mode, start time, and repeating days to build daily habits for distraction-free periods.

Does Brick - Ditch Distractions track my focus time?

Yes, Brick - Ditch Distractions tracks your focus progress. The app monitors and displays your usage history, enabling you to see and review the time spent undistracted.

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