Focus Guardian

Hard-constraint focus tool for people addicted to social media and short videos

Problem

A user tried timers to stay off Instagram and videos, but changing settings has become muscle memory—they just add more time. Finding a third-party client that disables Reels was also hard. They need external hard constraints, not self-discipline.

Solution

A desktop+mobile focus guardian that uses system-level restrictions (hosts blocking, app launch interception, friend approval to extend time) to prevent opening addictive apps. It supports non-bypassable whitelist hours, suggests alternative activities, and tracks focus progress.

Users

Students and early-career professionals distracted by social media and short videos, with low self-control

MVP

One-click focus session blocking specified sites/apps; extension requires a random code or friend approval; daily saved-time stats; alternative activity list

Revenue

Free basic blocking; subscription adds multi-device sync, friend approval, detailed reports, and custom rules

Why now

Short-video algorithms make attention issues more widespread, and willingness to pay for self-discipline tools is rising. Indie developers can build an MVP quickly with system APIs.