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BarBlock: Barcode App Blocker

NAVON HAIM SOUSSAN · Productivity

BarBlock reduces screen time by adding real-world friction to app blocking

$0.99 · In-app purchases

PRICE
$0.99
In-app purchases
BUSINESS MODEL
Paid
No overall Grossing estimate available
RATING
5.0
10 ratings · Top 5%

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A product spec, phased build plan, differentiation notes, and screen references.

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  • EVIDENCE
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Feature spec

Goal: Send a clear invoice after finishing a job.

  • Add a client, line items, a due date, and payment instructions.
  • Preview the total before exporting a PDF.
  • Keep an editable draft if export fails.

Screen plan

Invoice editor: Client at the top, editable line items in the middle, total and preview action at the bottom.

States: Empty draft, validation errors beside each field, exporting, and a retry action that preserves the draft.

Differentiate and validate

Hypothesis: Contractors need faster repeat invoices more than more templates.

First experiment: Test duplicating a previous job with five contractors. Watch where they hesitate before expanding the feature set.

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Opportunities

AI-GENERATED OPPORTUNITY HYPOTHESES

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Hypothesis 1

Expand support for more barcode types.

Assumption to check: Limited barcode formats supported

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Hypothesis 2

Improve scanning algorithm for accuracy.

Assumption to check: Occasional scanning errors

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Hypothesis 3

Add theme settings and layout customization.

Assumption to check: Lack of user customization options

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Hypothesis 4

Implement cloud sync for user data and preferences.

Assumption to check: No cloud sync feature

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App evidence

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App Store description

BarBlock reduces screen time by adding real-world friction to app blocking. Instead of relying on willpower or screentime limits, you lock selected apps by scanning a barcode you already have, such as one on a book, food package, etc. Those apps remain blocked until you scan the same barcode again, creating a deliberate pause before you can open distracting apps. That brief interruption helps break automatic habits and makes phone use a conscious choice. Setup is simple. Choose the apps you want to block, scan any barcode, and the apps stay locked until you rescan it. There are no extra devices to carry and nothing new to buy. BarBlock focuses on a minimal, privacy-first design. There are no subscriptions, no in-app purchases, no accounts, and no sign-ups. You can block an unlimited number of apps, the app works fully offline, and all data is stored locally on your device. Nothing is tracked, collected, or sent to external servers. This is designed for people who want to reduce screen time, users who bypass traditional app blockers, and anyone looking for a simple, reliable focus tool without tracking or complexity.

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Define the first version

Choose one audience and one core workflow. Use the kit to agree on its screens, data, and acceptance criteria before building.

Set boundaries

Decide which secondary features, integrations, and platform support can wait. Your version does not need to reproduce everything in the original.

Check the hard parts

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