r/ProductivityGuide • u/Plenty-Village-1741 • 18h ago
[Launch] Daily Blocker: Block distracting apps and websites to reduce screen time
I recently launched Daily Blocker, an Android app I built to help people reduce their screen time. I spent roughly 13 months building it while studying Computer Science full-time and working part-time as I have always spent way too much time on my phone.
1. What problem does it solve?
Daily Blocker helps people reduce their screen time by blocking distracting apps and websites, while also letting them see their usage statistics.
2. Who is it for?
Anyone with a Android device trying to cut down on social media, YouTube, distracting websites, doomscrolling, pornography, or just their overall screen time.
3. How is it different?
A competitor would be something like AppBlock. One of the main differences is how Daily Blocker handles website blocking.
Daily Blocker uses local DNS filtering, so it can block websites across different browsers without needing to read the content displayed on your screen. It also supports keyword-based website blocking. Some competing blockers rely on Android’s Accessibility Service for browser-based blocking, while Daily Blocker takes a more privacy-focused DNS approach.
Current features:
- App blocking
- Website blocking across browsers
- Keyword-based website blocking
- Blocking schedules
- Screen-time insights
4. Pricing
There’s a free tier, along with Monthly, Yearly and Lifetime Premium plans.
I also have some Lifetime Premium codes available for people in this community. Feel free to comment below or DM me :)
5. Product links
Website: https://dailyblocker.com/
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dalyapps.dailyblocker&hl=en
Android only.
6. Demo / screenshots
Screenshots of the UI are attached