# MonkCard: Physical App Block

> Tired of wasting hours on reels instead of getting things done

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mesh.monkblock](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mesh.monkblock)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.mesh.monkblock`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Monkcard Labs
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 19
- **Version:** 1.8
- **Last updated:** 2025-09-11
- **First published:** 2025-09-08
- **Publisher country:** SG
- **Size:** 15 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mesh.monkblock)
- **Website:** [https://monkcard.com](https://monkcard.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://monkcard.com/404](https://monkcard.com/404)

## Description

Tired of wasting hours on reels instead of getting things done?<br> You’re not alone - most of us scroll without thinking, then wonder where the day went.<br><br>MonkCard helps you stop scrolling on autopilot.<br> It’s a physical NFC card paired with an app that locks your most distracting apps.<br><br> No card = no access.<br><br>How It Works In 3 Simple Steps:<br>Choose your distractions: select which apps to lock<br>Scan your MonkCard: tap the card to unlock them<br>Enter focus mode: stay present, productive, and intentional<br><br><br>Whether you’re trying to get work done, be more present, or finally break the doomscroll cycle,  MonkCard makes it just hard enough to stop you from falling in.<br><br>Note: This app requires a physical MonkCard to function.<br>Lost your card? An Emergency Unlock option is available,  but it’s designed to be a last resort.

## Rankings

- #2,632,341 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.GET_TASKS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_DEVICE_POLICY_LOCK_TASK`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SET_SCREEN_ORIENTATION`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.mesh.monkblock.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mesh.monkblock)