Helpful Phone: One Thing
App Blocker & ADHD Focus
Only for iPhone
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Block distracting apps. Focus on one task. Built for ADHD brains that deserve better than endless scrolling. Start your digital detox today.
Your ADHD brain deserves a phone that works with it, not against it.
Helpful Phone: One Thing is a minimalist app blocker and single-task focus tool designed for ADHD minds. Block distracting apps with a tap, focus on one task at a time, and take back your attention from endless scrolling.
— BLOCK DISTRACTING APPS —
• Create custom groups of apps to block — social media, games, news, anything that steals your focus
• Set daily schedules or block apps around the clock
• PIN-protected unlock prevents impulsive unblocking
• Timed unlock with automatic re-blocking after 15+ minutes
• Works silently in the background — your blocks stay active even when the app is closed
— ONE TASK AT A TIME —
• See only your current task — no overwhelming lists, no task paralysis
• Complete one task, then move to the next
• Import tasks from Apple Reminders
• Home screen widget keeps your one thing always visible
• Grayscale-friendly, distraction-free design
— MADE FOR ADHD MINDS —
• Dumb phone mode: turn your smartphone into a boring phone on purpose
• Digital detox: unplug from social media and break dopamine loops
• No complex settings or steep learning curves
• Simple, clean interface that won't overwhelm you
— WHY ONE THING WORKS —
Traditional productivity apps fail ADHD brains because they add MORE complexity. More lists. More notifications. More things to manage.
One Thing takes the opposite approach:
→ Less choice, more focus
→ One task visible at a time
→ Distracting apps locked away
→ Your willpower backed by technology
Start your focus journey today. One thing at a time.
Terms of Use: https://helpfulphone.app/terms.html
Privacy Policy: https://helpfulphone.app/privacy.html
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Bug fix: The unlock button is now always visible when you tap the notification, so you can go straight to entering your PIN and unlocking apps.
The developer, Roman Grunin, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
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The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
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Information
- Seller
- Roman Grunin
- Size
- 20.3 MB
- Category
- Productivity
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 26.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 26.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 26.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 26.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
French and 6 more
- French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Helpful Phone Pro (Monthly) $1.99
- Helpful Phone Pro (Annual) $12.99
- Helpful Phone Pro (Lifetime) $19.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Roman Grunin