Guard - Digital Detox

Guard – Build Better Habits Through Real Friction

Guard is a strict app blocker designed to reduce impulsive app usage and support digital wellbeing.

Instead of relying on reminders or simple time limits, Guard introduces intentional friction between you and distracting apps. Every unlock becomes a conscious decision.

Whether you want to reduce social media use, protect your sleep schedule, stay focused at work, or build healthier screen habits, Guard helps you follow the rules you set for yourself.

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HOW GUARD WORKS

Choose the apps you want to protect.

When you attempt to open a blocked app, Guard interrupts the action and presents a challenge before access is granted.

Depending on your settings, this may include:

• Pattern challenges
• Word challenges
• PIN verification
• Additional friction mechanisms

The goal is simple:

Turn automatic behavior into intentional behavior.

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FEATURES

• App Blocking
Protect distracting apps from impulsive access.

• Custom Schedules
Create your own focus windows, sleep rules, and daily routines.

• Friction-Based Protection
Require challenges before apps can be opened.

• Multiple Difficulty Levels
Choose how strict Guard should be.

• Statistics & Insights
Track unlock attempts and focus progress directly on your device.

• Digital Detox Support
Reduce endless scrolling and regain control over your attention.

• Offline First
Guard works locally without requiring cloud services.

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WHY GUARD IS DIFFERENT

Most focus apps rely on notifications, reminders, or easy-to-ignore limits.

Guard is built around friction.

Instead of asking you to be disciplined every time, Guard makes impulsive app usage harder in the first place.

You define the rules.

Guard helps you stick to them.

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PRIVACY

• No ads
• No tracking
• No analytics
• No account required
• No personal data collection

All processing happens locally on your device.

Guard does not collect or transmit your app activity, messages, photos, emails, passwords, or browsing data.

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ACCESSIBILITY SERVICE

Guard uses the Android Accessibility Service exclusively to detect the currently active app and enforce the focus rules you configure.

This functionality is required for app blocking and challenge-based protection.

No Accessibility Service data is collected, stored, shared, or transmitted.

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If you want stronger boundaries, fewer impulses, and more intentional screen time, Guard is built for you.