When it comes to digital distractions, most solutions live in the same place as the problem: on your screen. Traditional app blockers, focus timers, and “digital wellness” apps rely on more software to fight the pull of software. And while these can help in the short term, they often fall short in practice. After all, the very device you’re trying to escape from is still within reach, and a few taps can disable the blocker.
That’s where Blok takes a different path.
Why software-only blockers struggle
Easy to bypass: It takes seconds to uninstall or override most digital blockers. In moments of temptation, discipline loses to convenience.
Living inside the distraction zone: You’re fighting the battle on the same battlefield where the enemy is strongest—your phone.
Screen fatigue: Adding yet another app into your already crowded device can feel counterintuitive.
Blok: a physical break in the loop
Blok isn’t just an app—it’s a physical tool you tap to begin or end a focus session. The card sits on your desk, in your wallet, or anywhere within arm’s reach. By introducing a tangible action, Blok makes focus a ritual:
Tap to start, tap to stop. No scrolling through menus or fiddling with settings.
Physical presence as a reminder. Just seeing the card reinforces the intention to stay present.
Outside the screen. By shifting control away from your phone, Blok makes distraction management feel real, not virtual.
Why physical beats digital
There’s a reason rituals matter. Lighting a candle, tying running shoes, or opening a notebook all create mental cues that software alone can’t match. Blok harnesses that same principle. Instead of just blocking apps, it helps you rewire habits—by anchoring focus to a physical gesture.
The bigger picture
Blok isn’t competing with app blockers—it’s redefining the category. Where apps try to limit usage through digital fences, Blok empowers you to step into focus with intentional action. It’s not about punishment, it’s about presence.
Because at the end of the day, it’s hard to fight software with software. But a physical shield for your attention? That’s something new.