Show HN: I made a app that uses NFC as a physical switch to block distractions
Foqos is a free, open-source app that helps users focus by blocking distractions, offering customizable profiles, NFC tag integration for quick access, and prioritizing user privacy without data collection.
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Foqos is a free, private, and open-source application designed to help users maintain focus by blocking distracting apps. It offers multiple profiles that can be customized for various scenarios such as work, studying, or bedtime. Users can easily switch between these profiles by swiping within the app or by pressing and holding the desired profile. Additionally, Foqos allows users to write their profiles to NFC tags, enabling instant activation of a profile by simply tapping the phone on the tag, without the need to unlock the device or open the app. The application is developed by Ambition Software Inc. in Calgary, Canada, and emphasizes a commitment to user privacy with no subscriptions, tracking, or data collection.
- Foqos is a free and open-source app focused on enhancing user concentration.
- Users can create and switch between multiple custom blocking profiles.
- NFC tag integration allows for quick activation of profiles without unlocking the device.
- The app prioritizes user privacy with no data collection or subscriptions.
- Developed by Ambition Software Inc. in Calgary, Canada.
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- Many users express excitement about the app's potential to enhance focus and productivity.
- There are inquiries about the app's availability in various countries, with several users noting it is not accessible in their regions.
- Users are curious about the NFC tag functionality, questioning its necessity and suggesting alternatives like QR codes.
- Some commenters are interested in the app's potential for parental control features and location-specific behaviors.
- Several users are eager to support the project, asking about donation options and expressing a desire for an Android version.
34 commentsCan't you switch profiles on your phone without scanning an NFC tag already? Couldn't your app allow profile switching without requiring any NFC tags?
It's not clear to me what the NFC tags add to this experience.
I'm curious if you have an NFC tag that you'd recommend or that you like to use?
I'll add a vote to whoever has the time to port it over to android =)
Are you finding anything similar? Is it not annoying to be scanning these all the time?
But i like the idea to make such features accessible to the everyone and not only people who geek out on their phone.
As others pointed out you should implement qr codes which would make it even more usable.
Love to see it! Great product!
Previous comments show, DEV is already working on it. :)
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