Put the apps that pull at you on a leash.
Appleash is an Android blocker for the apps that hijack your attention. Block them outright, ration them to a few minutes a day, or open a short window and let them cool off in between — your rules, per app.
Instagram locks again in under a minute.
You set a five-minute window with a six-hour cooldown. We're just keeping the receipt.
15:42 — six hours from now
One blunt switch rarely works. So you get three.
Set a different rule for every app — a hard block for the worst offenders, a daily ration for the in-betweens, and a peek-and-cooldown for the ones you only want in small doses.
Block it completely
Some apps you just don't want open. Lock one fully and it stays off-limits until you deliberately change the rule yourself.
A set amount each day
Give yourself an allowance — 15 minutes, 30, an hour. Spend it however you like; when it's gone, the app locks for the rest of the day.
A peek, then a pause
Open the app for a short window — say five minutes — then it cools off. After the cooldown you choose (20 minutes, an hour, two hours) you get another window.
See exactly where the day actually went.
Appleash keeps an honest tally: which apps you opened, for how long, and how that's trending. Today at a glance, plus weekly and monthly views when you want the bigger picture.
A hard stop can backfire. We're working on a softer one.
When you're stressed and an app is locked, a flat "no" just breeds frustration. We're exploring gentler ways to meet that moment — nothing here is final, but this is the direction we're thinking in.
A breathing pause
A short, guided breath before the app opens — enough to let the urge settle on its own.
A reflection prompt
A gentle question: what are you actually reaching for right now? Naming it is often enough.
A productive nudge
A hand-off to something you'd rather have done — your notes, a book, a few minutes outside.
Still being designed — tell us what would actually help and we'll listen.
From sketch to your phone.
Design
Interaction studies and the first proof-of-concept.
Private beta
A small group of testers. Closed Discord. Frequent builds.
Public beta
Open invite list — everyone interested gets a turn, in small batches.
1.0
A full launch on the Play Store.
The things you'll ask.
Which platforms does Appleash support?
Android, to begin with — it's the platform where this kind of blocking can be done well.
Does my usage data leave my phone?
No. Appleash is local-first: what you block and the time you spend stays on your device.
What if I really need a blocked app?
You set the rules, so you can pick a daily quota or a cooldown window instead of a hard block. And changing a rule is always deliberate, never a single panic-tap.
When can I try it?
Appleash is in development. Get in touch and we'll let you know the moment there's a beta build.
Want Appleash when it's ready?
It's early, and we're building in the open. Tell us you're interested and we'll reach out the moment there's a build worth trying.
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