App blocker alternative for people who disable blockers
Use a pause-based alternative when strict app blockers are too rigid for real life.
Quick answer
An app blocker alternative works when the user still needs maps, banking, messages or work apps but wants to interrupt reflex scrolling.
Practical workflow
Keep access available, add friction before the distracting app and replace automatic opening with one short reset ritual.
Signal to measure
Measure blocker disable rate, successful pauses and whether users keep the system for a full week.
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FAQ
What first action should I test?
Keep access available, add friction before the distracting app and replace automatic opening with one short reset ritual.
How should progress be measured?
Measure blocker disable rate, successful pauses and whether users keep the system for a full week.
Put this guide into practice
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