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iOS screen-blocker platform

Generic apps that block or limit access to other apps using iOS screen-blocking APIs.

Summary

Use the iOS API that allows apps to block or gate other apps to build various blocking tools (productivity, parental controls, habit gating).

Problem

Existing device usage and focus tools are limited or not tailored to specific behaviors.

Target customer

Users wanting focus/productivity tools, parents, digital wellbeing advocates, niche habit builders.

Solution

Build configurable blocking apps (time-based, behavior-gated, verification-gated) using the iOS screen-blocking feature.

Business model

subscriptionenterprise/b2b licensing for schools or companiesfreemium with premium controlsads for free tier

Distribution

SEOcold outreachpartnerships

Required skills

customer discoverydistributionproduct validation

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