The short version
AppBlock — Android app blocker with timed lockouts and website blocking.
From the HackerLinks archive
AppBlock
AppBlock — Android app blocker with timed lockouts and website blocking.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-06-01
Last seen:2026-06-01
Times seen:1
Website:appblock.app
Why it caught our attention
The thread highlighted a stricter wait-and-relock flow for people who bypass normal limits.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-06-01
Editorial paraphrase
A commenter described waiting three minutes without switching apps, then relocking 15 minutes later.
Original threadI made my phone slow on purpose
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