App blocker & screen time guides.
Honest, tested write-ups on app blockers, screen time tools, and what actually breaks phone habits. From the team building GainLock.
Best Free App Blocker for Android (2026): 9 Tested
Ranked, side-by-side comparison of the nine Android app blockers worth installing right now — covering blocking strength, bypass friction, free-tier limits, and what each one actually fixes.
Screen Time Apps That Actually Work: 7 Tested in 2026
Most screen time apps fail for the same reason: the “Ignore Limit” button. Here’s what works when willpower runs out — based on the research, not the marketing.
Opal Alternatives on Android: 7 Apps Like Opal Worth Trying
Opal finally launched on Android, but the first version is missing most of what made the iOS app great. Here are seven alternatives — including a few that take the “blocking” idea further than Opal does.