TaskGate: Focus & App Blocker

Micro-tasks Before Distraction

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad

Stop opening apps on autopilot! Design better digital habits and break phone addiction with a mindful pause. Reclaim your focus and your time, one app at a time. TaskGate: Design Digital Habits Stop phone addiction and stay focused with a mindful app experience designed to reduce screen time. TaskGate helps you break impulsive habits by adding a short, intentional pause before distracting apps open. Do you open social media, games, or video apps automatically? Most distracting apps are opened on autopilot, not by choice. TaskGate redesigns that moment by introducing a small task at the right time, giving you space to slow down, reflect, and decide how you want to continue. Instead of hard blocking your apps, TaskGate helps you use them intentionally. A Small Pause Before You Continue When you open a selected app, TaskGate presents a short, lightweight task before you continue. You are never locked out. You simply pause and act consciously. Choose tasks that match your goals: • Mindful breathing to reset focus • Short affirmations to reset mindset • Intention checks to reflect on why you opened the app • Learning micro-tasks for productive habit building A Thoughtful Alternative to App Blocking TaskGate does not restrict your freedom. You can always continue after a brief intentional action. This approach helps you: • Reduce mindless scrolling and digital fatigue • Build sustainable digital habits • Stay focused during study or deep work • Increase awareness of impulsive screen behavior Who TaskGate Is For • People struggling with phone addiction or high screen time • Students and professionals who need focus • Mindfulness and habit-building enthusiasts • Creators protecting time for deep work Key Features • Customizable intentional pause before selected apps • Task Store with expandable activities • Clean and minimal interface • Privacy-first design • Battery-efficient background behavior Privacy & Transparency TaskGate does not read messages, track content, or collect personal data. Start building healthier digital habits today, one pause at a time. Terms & Conditions: https://taskgate.co/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://taskgate.co/privacy-policy

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    Information

    • Seller
      • Yosuke Sakurai
    • Size
      • 151.8 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
  • Privacy Policy

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