SupaFocusAn App Blocker That Works for ADHD
For ADHD, the effective app blocker is one that replaces willpower with external structure: SupaFocus blocks distracting apps at the system level, starts blocks automatically on a schedule, adds exit friction with Time-Locked and Strict modes, and keeps motivation visible with streaks and instant Apple Watch starts.
Why generic advice fails ADHD brains
“Just put your phone in another room” assumes the executive function to do it, every time, forever. ADHD brains are wired for interest and immediacy — and the phone is engineered to exploit exactly that. The answer isn't more discipline; it's offloading the discipline to the system.
The ADHD-friendly setup
- Hard blocks, not reminders. A nudge is an invitation to negotiate. A block screen ends the conversation.
- Automatic schedules. Blocks that start themselves don't depend on remembering, initiating, or feeling like it.
- Exit friction. Time-Locked mode turns an impulse into a waiting period — and impulses don't survive waiting periods. Strict mode removes the exit entirely.
- Visible momentum. Streaks, badges, and a focus score give the dopamine hit for the behavior you want.
- Zero-friction starts. One tap on your Apple Watch starts a session before distraction wins the race.
How to set up SupaFocus for ADHD
Block the hijackers
Select the apps that reliably capture you — usually short video, feeds and games — plus their websites.
Automate your best hours
Schedule blocks for your medication window, work hours, or study time so no initiation is needed.
Add exit friction
Use Time-Locked mode at minimum. The 1–10 minute wait outlasts most impulses.
Feed the streak
Check the Progress tab daily — visible streaks and badges are legitimate ADHD fuel.
Ready to try it?
SupaFocus is free on the App Store. Set up your first block in under a minute.
Download SupaFocus FreeFrequently asked questions
Is SupaFocus a medical treatment for ADHD?
No — it's a productivity tool. It's a practical support layer that many people with ADHD find effective alongside professional care.
Body doubling and Pomodoro — do they combine with blocking?
Yes, beautifully: run a Pomodoro session (structure) during a body-doubling call (accountability) with your apps blocked (enforcement). Three mechanisms, one setup.
What if I hyperfocus and forget breaks?
Pomodoro mode enforces breaks automatically — 25 minutes on, 5 off — which helps on both sides: starting, and stopping.