The PhoneFree app allows you to block any apps you want on your iPhone for a set period of time or on a schedule. For example, I block social media apps on a schedule from 10pm to 2pm to avoid scrolling before bed. Unlike other products in this space that charge $50-$100 a year, PhoneFree is FREE for 90 days and either $4.99 per month or $29.99 per year after the free trial. It's a great way to build healthy habits with your phone! Hope you check it out!

I build this app after struggling for a long time with phone habits. I found myself distracted, not always present, and scrolling while I was with family, at work, or with my young son. At first I tried deleting apps but would just re-download them. I also tried doing phone detoxes but for me not having a phone at all is not practical given my responsibilities as a Dad, senior leader at work, and other things happening in my life. I needed something where I could set hard guardrails when it comes to when I can and can't access certain apps. When I looked at what was available I saw some other apps charge anywhere from $50 to $100 a year for the same thing. Most apps in this space rely on will power whereas mine is a hard block for a set period of time or on a schedule. My app is FREE for 90 days after which there is a monthly subscription for $4.99 and a yearly subscription for $29.99. I hope you check it out and I'm always open to hear any feedback about the app anytime!

It's interesting that you weren't trying to use more willpower, you were changing the environment instead. feels like a much more realistic way to build better habits. congrats on the launch 👏

PhoneFree App

PhoneFree helps you block distracting apps and stay present.

PhoneFree helps you block distracting apps and stay present.