Overview
FreeLock is an iOS app that uses physical NFC cards to restrict access to distracting applications. You scan an NFC-enabled card — a hotel key, transit card, or any tag — as a physical key, then lock selected apps until you tap that same card to your iPhone again.
The idea is simple: when your focus tool requires a physical object, the friction is real. No willpower hacks, no in-app loopholes — just a tap.
What it does
- Block access to specified apps until an NFC card is tapped to the device
- Quick setup using any NFC card you already own
- Emergency unlock via biometrics with a mandatory delay
- Optional accountability — notify trusted contacts when emergency unlocks occur
- Battery-efficient background operation
- Native iOS experience built with SwiftUI
Privacy
FreeLock stores all data locally on your device. There are no accounts, no tracking, and no cloud sync. The studio's stance is that a focus tool should never become the thing distracting you.
On the web
fromamerica-llc.com/FreeLock-web