App blocker & screen time guides.
Honest, tested write-ups on app blockers, screen time tools, and what actually breaks phone habits. From the team building GainLock.
How to Block Apps on Android Without Deleting Them (2026)
App timers, Focus mode, Pause Point, Private Space, Family Link and third-party blockers — every working method, with steps, ranked by how many seconds it takes to defeat.
How to Stop Doomscrolling on Android: 9 Fixes That Hold
Doomscrolling is a design problem, not a willpower problem. Nine changes to an Android phone ordered by effort — plus the four popular fixes that reliably do nothing.
Best Free App Blocker for Android (2026): 9 Tested
Ranked, side-by-side comparison of the nine Android app blockers worth installing right now — covering blocking strength, bypass friction, free-tier limits, and what each one actually fixes.
Screen Time Apps That Actually Work: 7 Tested in 2026
Most screen time apps fail for the same reason: the “Ignore Limit” button. Here’s what works when willpower runs out — based on the research, not the marketing.
Opal Alternatives on Android: 7 Apps Like Opal Worth Trying
Opal finally launched on Android, but the first version is missing most of what made the iOS app great. Here are seven alternatives — including a few that take the “blocking” idea further than Opal does.