01
Set your current task
A short reminder of what you're working on. One line is enough — "Finish the deck" or "Reply to Sarah."
iOS & Android · Gentle nudge, not a lockout
Stay on task
when you drift
Every time you switch to a distracting app, Task Blink reminds you what you were actually doing — for 2 seconds, then gets out of your way.
- 2s
- Brief reminder
- 0
- Data sold
- 100%
- On-device
You opened Instagram again.Slack pulled you into a thread.Reddit for 'just one minute.'Three tabs, zero progress.You opened Instagram again.Slack pulled you into a thread.Reddit for 'just one minute.'Three tabs, zero progress.
How it works
Three steps.
Zero willpower theater.
Task Blink doesn't block your phone or shame you. It interrupts the autopilot moment — the second before you scroll.
02
Pick distracting apps
Choose which apps should trigger the shield. Instagram, TikTok, Reddit — you decide what pulls you away.
03
Get a gentle nudge
When you open a selected app, your task appears for ~2 seconds. Enough to notice. Not enough to fight.
In the moment
The blink
that saves your afternoon
You reach for a distracting app out of habit. Before the feed loads, your task fills the screen. Two seconds. Then you choose — stay or drift — with your eyes open.
iOS
Uses Apple's native Screen Time shield with your task text. App selections stay private on your device.
Android
Shows a brief custom overlay when you switch to selected apps. Foreground app name only — never screen content.
Private on device
Features
Built for real
context switching
Not another blocker that you'll uninstall by Friday. A small friction point at the exact moment your brain goes on autopilot.
One task, always visible
Your current focus lives on the home screen. Edit in one tap when priorities shift.
Snooze when you need a break
Intentional breaks matter. Pause the shield for 15 minutes, then it resumes automatically.
Your distraction list
Pick exactly which apps trigger the nudge. Change the list anytime from settings.
Dark, calm interface
Designed to feel like part of your phone — not another loud productivity app screaming at you.
Works across platforms
Same mental model on iOS and Android. Native integrations on each — honest about the differences.
Pro: unlimited + custom timing
Shield unlimited apps, tweak blink duration, and unlock Android system-wide mode.
Privacy
We can't read your mind.
Or your screen.
Task Blink needs system permissions to know when you open a selected app. That's it. The scope is narrow by design — and explained plainly before you grant access.
Your data stays on device
Task text and settings are stored locally. We don't build profiles from your behavior.
No screen reading
On Android we read the foreground app name only — never keystrokes, messages, or screen content. On iOS, Apple keeps your app selections private.
Nothing sold
No ads. No data brokers. Revenue comes from optional Pro subscriptions — not from watching what you do.
What we access
- iOS — Screen Time
- Shield apps you choose via Apple's Family Controls API. App names stay opaque to us.
- Android — Accessibility
- Detect foreground app package name when you switch apps.
- Android — Display overlay
- Show the 2-second task reminder on top of distracting apps.
Full details in our privacy policy. Competitors in this space include Opal and One Sec — we're in the same lane: self-directed focus, not parental control.
Pricing
Start free.
Go Pro when it sticks.
The core shield is free forever. Pro unlocks when you're ready to protect more apps and fine-tune the nudge.
Free
$0
Everything you need to try the habit.
- Up to 3 shielded apps
- 2-second reminder
- Task + snooze
- On-device privacy
Pro
Popular$2.99/mo
Or save with annual billing in the app.
| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Shielded apps | Up to 3 | Unlimited |
| Blink duration | 2 seconds | Customizable |
| Android coverage | Selected apps | System-wide |
| Core shield | Included | Included |
| Snooze breaks | Included | Included |
FAQ
Questions, answered plainly
Similar lane, different feel. We show your task for ~2 seconds when you open a distracting app — a nudge, not a hard lock. You can still proceed. The goal is breaking autopilot, not fighting you.
Your task is waiting.
Catch the drift.
Set one task. Pick your apps. Let the shield do the rest — quietly, for two seconds at a time.
Free to start · Pro optional · Cancel anytime