TaskGate: Focus & App Blocker

Stop Scrolling, Build Habits

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

Stop impulsive app opens with quick mindful tasks. Choose breathing exercises reflections or partner apps before accessing social media. Build better digital habits today TaskGate is your digital habit builder. Stop impulsive app opens by completing a quick task first—then access your apps with intention instead of impulse. Why TaskGate: - Impulse Interception TaskGate catches impulsive app opens before they happen, breaking the automatic reach-for-phone cycle. - Diverse Mini-Tasks Choose from breathing exercises, journal prompts, flashcards, quick reflections, and more to complete before app access. - Partner App Integration Connect with partner apps to add even more productive habits to your routine. Complete language flashcards, fitness challenges, or learning tasks before app access. - Selective Gating Choose exactly which apps to gate. Leave productivity apps open while adding friction to social media and games. - Usage Analytics Track how often you're intercepted, which tasks you complete, and see your progress toward more intentional phone habits. - Privacy First All habit tracking and personal data stays completely private on your device. No accounts, no cloud sync, no data collection. - Flexible Scheduling Set different rules for different times of day—stricter during work, relaxed in the evening. - Your Habit, Your Way Adjust task difficulty and frequency as your habits strengthen. Your habit-building system evolves with you. How it works: 1. Select apps to gate (social media, games, or any trigger apps) 2. Choose your mini-tasks (breathing, reflections, flashcards, or partner apps) 3. TaskGate intercepts impulsive opens 4. Complete the quick task (10–30 seconds) 5. Access granted—with intention Legal: Privacy Policy: https://www.taskgate.co/privacy-policy Terms and Conditions: https://www.taskgate.co/terms-and-conditions

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Version 1.1.4

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    Information

    Seller
    • Yosuke Sakurai
    Size
    • 153.5 MB
    Category
    • Productivity
    Compatibility
    Requires iOS 15.5 or later.
    • iPhone
      Requires iOS 15.5 or later.
    • iPad
      Requires iPadOS 15.5 or later.
    • iPod touch
      Requires iOS 15.5 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 12.4 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
    • Apple Vision
      Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
    Languages
    • English
    Age Rating
    4+
    In-App Purchases
    Yes
    Copyright
    • © 2025 TaskGate. All Rights Reserved
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