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Foqos Launches Free iOS App Blocking Distractions With NFC

By Drooid · Sep 27, 2026, 2:06 PM UTC · How we work

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Story summary

Ali Waseem released Foqos, a free iOS app that blocks distractions using NFC tags or QR codes.
The Brick, a $59 NFC device, blocks selected apps when users tap their phone against it.
Saltyy released Switchly, a feature-complete Android app that blocks distractions via NFC after a setup effort.
Foqos prevents app deletion during a block, permits limited breaks, and can block apps via scanned barcodes on everyday items.

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Story summary

Ali Waseem released Foqos, a free iOS app that blocks distractions using NFC tags or QR codes.
The Brick, a $59 NFC device, blocks selected apps when users tap their phone against it.
Saltyy released Switchly, a feature-complete Android app that blocks distractions via NFC after a setup effort.
Foqos prevents app deletion during a block, permits limited breaks, and can block apps via scanned barcodes on everyday items.