End Doomscrolling with a Barcode.

Standard blockers are too easy to get around. BarBlock requires you to scan any physical barcode to lock and unlock your distractions.

No Subscription

No Hardware

Offline

Affordable

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How it works

1

Select the apps you want to block.

2

Scan any barcode to block your apps.

3

Scan that same barcode again to unbock.

What is BarBlock?

BarBlock is an app blocker designed to reduce phone distractions and mindless scrolling.

Instead of relying on timers, schedules, or software rules alone, BarBlock uses a physical barcode to lock and unlock selected apps. To unlock them, you scan the same barcode again. That small moment of physical effort (having to get up, find the barcode, and scan it) helps interrupt automatic habits and makes unlocking intentional.

By using barcodes you already have at home, BarBlock removes cost and setup barriers while keeping everything offline and private. There are no accounts, no subscriptions, and no extra fees.

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Why BarBlock is different

How is BarBlock different from other app blockers?

BarBlock adds an extra physical step to unblocking your apps, making you scan a barcode to unlock them.

Why use a barcode instead of a timer or schedule?

Timers and schedules are easy to override. BarBlock introduces a physical step that interrupts automatic behavior and makes unlocking a conscious choice.

Do I need to buy extra hardware?

No. BarBlock works with any barcode or QR code you already have. Your phone is the only device you need.

Does BarBlock track my activity or collect data?

No. BarBlock works entirely offline. There are no accounts, no tracking, and no data leaving your phone.

Is there a subscription?

No subscriptions and no in-app purchases. BarBlock is a one-time purchase for $0.99.

Is BarBlock for me?

Is this just for productivity?

Not necessarily. Some people use BarBlock to focus at work, others to reduce scrolling, limit news consumption, or create phone-free personal or family time.

What if I’ve ignored other app blockers before?

BarBlock is designed for people who tend to bypass traditional blockers. The physical step (retrieving and scanning the barcode) makes a meaningful difference.

Can I choose which apps to block?

Yes. You decide exactly which apps are blocked, and you can change them anytime.