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a barcode.
Standard screen time limits are too easy to bypass. BarBlock is the best offline, subscription-free app blocker. Simply scan any physical barcode to lock and unlock your distracting apps.
100% local operation. Your focus habits are fully private.
One lifetime download. No recurring charges ever.
How It Works
Select your distractions
Choose exactly which apps are wasting your time. Whether it's social media, news, or games, you decide what to block.
Scan to lock
Use any physical barcode around you like a book, a cereal box, or a water bottle. Scan it, and your selected apps are instantly locked.
Unlock with purpose
To unlock your apps, you must scan the same physical barcode again. This interruption breaks automatic habits and turns screen time into a conscious choice.
Why BarBlock is the best screen time app
100% Offline & Private
No accounts, no tracking, and no cloud databases. Your screen time logs, app list, and scanned codes never leave your phone. Absolute device-level privacy.
No Hardware Needed
No expensive physical tags or devices to buy. Works instantly with any barcode or QR code around you, like a book, box, or product package.
No Subscriptions
Stop paying monthly screen time tolls. BarBlock is a simple, lifetime purchase that unlocks all features without subscription fees.
Friction-Based Breaking
Standard blockers are bypassed in two taps. By forcing you to physically stand up, find your barcode, and scan it to unlock, BarBlock breaks the subconscious scrolling impulse and restores conscious choice.