Scroll Brake — App Blocker
Limit Screen Time & Focus
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Are you tired of losing hours to mindless doomscrolling? Do you pick up your phone "just to check one message" and suddenly realize 45 minutes have vanished? Modern apps are engineered to hijack your attention. To fight back, you need more than willpower—you need a system that actively breaks your bad habits. Welcome to Scroll Brake — App Blocker.
Scroll Brake is a smart, psychology-driven digital detox tool designed to help you reclaim your time, improve focus, and break social media addiction. Built on Apple's secure Screen Time API, it acts as a strict protective layer between you and your distractions.
THE SECRET WEAPON: HEALTHY FRICTION
Traditional blockers fail because they are too easy to bypass. When an app is blocked, you simply tap "Ignore Limit." Scroll Brake solves this with "Healthy Friction."
When your daily limit is up, Scroll Brake puts a strict shield over your apps. If you desperately need access, you cannot just tap a button. Instead, you must solve a randomly generated math puzzle.
Why? Doomscrolling is an automatic behavior. By forcing you to solve a math equation, Scroll Brake switches your brain to analytical thought. This pattern interrupt breaks the trance. In the time it takes to solve the puzzle, the impulsive urge fades, giving you clarity to ask: "Do I really need to open this app?" Usually, the answer is no.
CORE FEATURES:
- CUSTOM DAILY LIMITS
Set precise daily time allowances for individual apps, entire categories (like Social Media), or specific websites. Once your allotted time is exhausted, the strict block initiates automatically.
- THE MATH PUZZLE BARRIER
Protect focus from your own impulses. When a limit is reached, the only way to temporarily unlock your apps is by solving a math problem. This mental speed bump prevents mindless relapses.
- UNBREAKABLE SHIELD
Powered by Apple's official Screen Time API, our mechanism is deeply integrated into iOS. It is secure, strict, and cannot be bypassed by simply swiping away the app.
- DETAILED ACTIVITY INSIGHTS
You can't manage what you don't measure. Scroll Brake provides clear reports of your screen time activity. Track usage for today and analyze trends over the last 7 days to watch your productivity soar.
- 100% PRIVATE & SECURE
Your privacy is absolute. Scroll Brake operates entirely locally. We do not track your content, and your personal data never leaves your phone. We simply manage time limits.
WHO IS SCROLL BRAKE FOR?
• Professionals: Eliminate distractions during deep work sessions.
• Students: Stop procrastinating on social media when studying.
• People with ADHD: Regain control over impulsivity with strict, external boundaries.
• Anyone burnt out: Reduce anxiety and digital fatigue by lowering daily screen time.
THE COST OF DOING NOTHING
If you spend just two hours a day aimlessly scrolling, that adds up to over 30 full days a year. An entire month of your life, gone. What could you accomplish with an extra month every year?
Don't let algorithms control your life. Take your focus back. By installing Scroll Brake, you are taking the first step towards a healthier relationship with your technology.
Download Scroll Brake — App Blocker now and experience the freedom of being truly focused.
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Information
- Seller
- NovaSynapse OU
- Size
- 4.4 MB
- Category
- Productivity
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 26.5 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 26.5 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 26.5 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 26.5 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 26.5 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 NovaSynapse OU