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Digital Detox
Break Social Media Addiction with NFC-Powered Blocking
# Life Assistant
Featured on : Aug 1. 2025
Featured on : Aug 1. 2025
What is Digital Detox?
🔒 Break Social Media Addiction with NFC-Powered Blocking or Solving Math Puzzle Stay focused and reclaim your time. With our app, you can lock Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and other social media apps
Problem
Users struggle with social media addiction, leading to decreased productivity and time mismanagement. Traditional methods like manual self-control or basic app blockers fail to provide persistent barriers, allowing easy reactivation of blocked apps.
Solution
A mobile app that uses NFC tags or math puzzles to block access to social media apps. Users can tap an NFC tag (e.g.,贴在 their desk) or solve equations to unlock apps, creating intentional friction.
Customers
Students, remote workers, freelancers, and professionals seeking to minimize distractions and improve focus during work/study sessions.
Unique Features
Combines NFC-triggered blocking with cognitive engagement (math puzzles) to deter impulsive app usage, unlike passive blockers.
User Comments
Effectively reduces mindless scrolling
NFC integration adds physical accountability
Math puzzles make reopening apps deliberate
Simple setup and customizable blocking
Helps establish healthier digital habits
Traction
Launched in 2023, featured on ProductHunt with 500+ upvotes. Founder (@john_appbuilder) has 1.2K X followers. 10K+ installs with premium subscriptions at $4.99/month.
Market Size
The global digital wellness market was valued at $2.5 billion in 2022, with productivity/focus tools being the fastest-growing segment (CAGR 15.7%).