TaskGate — Design Your Digital Habits

A free app blocker that prevents impulsive app opens by requiring a quick mini-task first. Break the cycle of mindless scrolling with breathing exercises, reflections, flashcards, and partner app challenges. TaskGate is a free app blocker that intercepts impulsive app opens using behavioral friction. When you try to launch a gated app (like Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube), TaskGate intercepts it and presents a quick mini-task instead—such as a breathing exercise, journal prompt, flashcard, or reflection. After completing the task, you can proceed to the app, but now with intention rather than impulse. Features: - Impulse Interception: Catches impulsive app opens before they happen, breaking the automatic reach-for-phone cycle - Diverse Mini-Tasks: Choose from breathing exercises, journal prompts, flashcards, quick reflections, and more - Partner App Integration: Connect with partner apps via deep links for even more task variety - Usage Analytics: Track how often you're intercepted, which tasks you complete, and see your progress - Selective Gating: Choose exactly which apps to gate—leave productivity apps open while adding friction to social media and games - Habit Building: Build awareness and reduce impulsive usage over time TaskGate is free during early access with all premium features included. It is privacy-first—all data stays on your device.