Brick - Ditch Distractions
- 66 of 100 · reviews
- 4.9of 5 · store
- 43,672ratings on the App Store
- 398reviews read
An editorial reading of the saved reviews
A physical dongle, an NFC fob, as the unlock mechanism creates a real barrier against impulsively picking up the phone, and it honestly works where purely software solutions give in. The decision to remove the timed session feature without a replacement frustrated loyal users and reduced everyday flexibility.
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What people use it for
People with serious phone addiction who are willing to carry a fob
What reviews praise
The physical ritual of touching the fob breaks the automatic reflex far better than an on-screen warning.
What reviews complain about
Quick session-by-duration launch was removed, leaving only scheduling, which does not work for unpredictable days.
What users experience
2 excerpts from the breakdown. These are individual cases, not a verdict on all users.
I find that Brick is straightforward, easy to use, and not at all overwhelming! For me, the best part is the physical component. Once the set schedule ends, you have to actually get up and tap the phone to unlock it. Since it isn't a passive timer that just hands back access, I find that this preser
I have loved this product, but I spoke with customer service and how they removed the scheduling feature while on the go. This is a dealbreaker when some of us can't foresee our schedules constantly changing and don't travel with the dongle.
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