AI turns any object into your focus trigger
Bloka uses AI object recognition to turn everyday items into focus triggers. Point your camera at your laptop, coffee mug, or a book — Bloka recognizes it and instantly blocks apps like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Scan again to unlock. Unlike blockers that rely on willpower or expensive hardware, Bloka creates a physical ritual with zero setup. No NFC tags to buy, no devices to charge. Just pick any object and start focusing. Your environment becomes your accountability partner.
Hey everyone! 👋 I'm Luca, the maker of Bloka. Like most of you, I've tried every focus app out there — screen time limits, app blockers, you name it. They all failed me because bypassing them was too easy. There's no friction when it's just a toggle on the same device distracting you. Then I noticed something: the physical act of putting my phone in another room actually worked. The problem? I still needed my phone for work. So I built Bloka. It started with NFC tags — tap to block, tap to unloc
Love that it doesn’t just rely on willpower. Using a real object as a focus trigger actually makes it feel like a ritual rather than just another app blockers.
Haha, clever! and you seem like a Duolingo fan(I learned how to play chess there). btw. my object would be 👇
I've used Brick, which is effective for the reasons you mention--physical ritual to block/unblock, becomes a positive habit. I love your approach to use AI to eliminate the need for the NFC tag, this really opens this concept up and adds an element of fun to it. I look forward to trying it out!
Maybe a dumb question, but how to use the 'photo' version of Bloka? The version on Google Play not is still the one that requires NFC tag.
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