Before you open Instagram for the fifth time today, Friction makes you pause and type. That small delay is all your brain needs to ask: do I really want this?
How it works
Friction doesn't block apps outright. It inserts a short pause — just enough to break the automatic loop your brain runs on.
Choose which apps to protect yourself from. Instagram, TikTok, Twitter — any app that pulls you in without intention.
When you open a blocked app, a short phrase appears. You must type it before continuing. Fully deliberate, no mindless scrolling.
The typing creates a moment of conscious choice. Most of the time, you'll realize you didn't actually need to open it.
Features
Simple by design. Powerful by intent.
Set Friction to activate only during work hours, evenings, or whenever you need focus most.
Uses Android's Accessibility Service to detect and intercept app launches instantly.
Everything stays on your device. No servers, no accounts, no data collection. Ever.
When you mean business — Firewall Mode blocks access to selected apps completely. No phrase, no entry. Full stop.
Unlock unlimited blocked apps, Firewall Mode, and advanced scheduling for less than a coffee a month.
You've opened Instagram.
Type the phrase below to continue.
Pricing
Friction is free to try. Upgrade when you're serious.
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Privacy Policy
Friction is built with privacy as a non-negotiable principle. We do not operate servers. We have no database of users. Every byte of data this app generates lives exclusively on your device and is deleted when you uninstall.
Friction is built with privacy as a core principle. We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal data, usage statistics, or information about the apps installed on your device to any external servers. All logic and data processing occur strictly on your local device.
Friction uses the Android Accessibility Service API to provide its core functionality.
Friction offers a "Plus" subscription via the Google Play Billing System.
The app uses DataStore and local preferences to store:
This data never leaves your device and is deleted if you uninstall the application.
In addition to the Accessibility Service, the app may request:
The app uses Google Play Services for billing and core Android functionality. These services may collect information used to identify you in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Friction does not knowingly collect any information from children. Since all data remains on the device, we do not have a database of user information.
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. You are advised to review this page periodically for any changes.
If you have any questions or suggestions about this Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at:
Email: [email protected]