Brick is the world's first digital wellness tool designed to turn smartphones back into tools, helping people take back control of their time, attention, and technology. A small tool paired with a powerful app that temporarily removes distracting apps and their notifications from your iPhone, leaving only what you choose.
In a world designed for constant distraction, Brick introduces a simple but powerful idea: friction. By requiring a physical tap to enable or disable distracting apps, Brick creates a deliberate pause between impulse and action - turning smartphones back into tools for what matters.
HOW IT WORKS
Choose which apps or websites to block: social media, games, news, streaming, or anything distracting
Tap your iPhone to Brick to activate your chosen mode
A focus timer starts automatically, tracking your distraction-free time
Place Brick somewhere out of reach and go live your life
When you're ready, tap again to regain access
Not nearby? Activate Brick remotely in the app. You'll still need the physical Brick to unblock, keeping the commitment real.
FEATURES
Block any iPhone app (except the dialer, per Apple policy) and select Safari websites
Create custom modes for different parts of your day: Work, Family, Sleep, Gym, Study, Focus, and more
A built-in focus timer tracks how long you stay undistracted
Strict Mode closes loopholes, preventing workarounds while you're in a session
5 Emergency Unbricks included for unexpected situations
Usage history tracks your progress so you can see how your habits improve over time.
No subscriptions and no monthly fees. Buy once, use forever
DESIGNED FOR EVERY PART OF YOUR LIFE
Parents use Brick to create device-free family time and build healthier habits around technology. Students rely on it during study sessions and exam prep when focus matters most. Professionals use it for deep work without the constant pull of notifications. Athletes keep it in the locker room to stay locked in before competition.
Brick is also a thoughtful gift for anyone trying to build a healthier relationship with their screen habits, reduce anxiety from constant notifications, or simply spend less time scrolling and more time living.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
Featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, CNN, The Economist, Fortune, Vogue, TechCrunch, CNET, Fast Company, The Washington Post, Business Insider, and The New Yorker.
With over 35,000 five-star reviews, people describe Brick as the thing that finally helped them break free from screen addiction.
Join a growing community choosing to take back their time and reclaim hours lost to technology.
HSA & FSA ELIGIBLE
Brick qualifies as an HSA and FSA eligible purchase through our partnership with Truemed. Use pre-tax health savings to invest in your digital wellness and mental health.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Your purchase includes the physical Brick and full lifetime access to the companion app. No subscriptions. No hidden fees. No ads.
Brick helps you take back your time, turn your phone back into a tool, and use technology the way it should be: with intention.
physical barrier is the best to challenge the mind
Consistently glitchy app
jrsedgewick
Brick’s one job is to block the apps that distract you, but the app crashes so often when trying to block certain apps. Right now, it crashes when trying to open those in the “entertainment” category and when searching apps that start with ‘r’ (like the huge time suck, Reddit). This was the same case as when I first got my Brick several months ago. Not worth it in general, certainly not $90 CAD.
Developer Response
Hi there - make sure you're updated to iOS26 and try selecting your apps again. If you're still having trouble, we're happy to help you troubleshoot if you reach out via email to hello@getbrick.app!
You can just turn it off
Normie Norm
For this to really be reliable you shouldn’t be able to just go into screen time settings and disallow access…
Developer Response
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! We value your feedback and are always working to make Brick even more secure and reliable. Please feel free to reach out to us at hello@getbrick.app if you'd like to explore additional settings or features that might better suit your needs.
Simple way to decrease screen time
Smurrfled
Love the simplicity and ease of set up
Developer Response
We love hearing this! We’re so glad Brick’s simple setup and easy-to-use design are helping you reduce your screen time. Thanks for the feedback and support!
Thank you for updating the Brick app! We've updated our iOS app with bug fixes and changes to improve your overall experience.
Version 2026.39.1
The developer, Brick LLC (Wisconsin), indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
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