In simple English
This app helps you spend less time looking at your phone. You can block specific apps and websites, or hide parts of them like video feeds. If you try to open a blocked app, the app can ask you to type a long sentence or scan a barcode to get in. It is free to use and runs entirely on your phone. You do not need to pay a subscription, and nobody tracks your private usage data.
What it is
Curbox is an open source Android application designed for screen time management and digital wellbeing. It provides fine-grained control over app usage, website access, and short-form video feeds.
What it is good for
Anyone with an Android phone who wants to break the habit of mindless scrolling and reclaim their time without paying for proprietary blocker subscriptions.
- Blocks specific parts of apps like video feeds while allowing search.
- Includes creative unlock hurdles such as typing sentences or scanning barcodes.
- Open source code ensures no hidden tracking or data selling.
- Android only, with no desktop or iOS app available yet.
- Setting up advanced blocking requires grant permissions and system hooks.
- Blocking features can be bypassed if tamper protection is not configured.
Proprietary screen time apps like StayFree or Opal
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Download the APK file from the GitHub releases page or install the app directly from F-Droid on your Android device.