Turn Distractions Into Learning.

Break the scroll habit. Answer a question to unlock distracting apps. Build focus while you learn.

The Problem

We're losing hours to mindless scrolling.

4.5h
Average daily screen time
96×
Times we check our phones
23min
To refocus after distraction

How It Works

Friction creates intention.

01

Open a distracting app

Social media, games, or any app you've marked as distracting on your device.

02

GateOne intercepts

A question appears—vocabulary, math, coding, or general knowledge. Your choice.

03

Pause and think

This moment breaks the automatic habit loop. Do you really need to open this?

04

Learn or leave

Answer correctly to continue, or close the app and stay focused on what matters.

Features

Everything you need to build better habits.

🛡️

Smart App Blocking

Choose which apps need guarding. Social media, games, or any app that steals your time.

🧠

Educational Challenges

Answer questions about vocabulary, math, coding, or general knowledge to unlock apps.

⚡

Break the Habit Loop

The friction mechanism disrupts automatic scrolling and makes you think before opening.

📚

Learn While You Unlock

Turn wasted screen time into learning opportunities. Expand your knowledge with every unlock.

🎯

Fully Customizable

Choose your question topics, difficulty levels, and which apps to guard. Make it work for you.

🔒

Privacy-First

All data stays on your device. No tracking, no data collection, no cloud storage.

Testimonials

People are building better habits.

"I used to waste 3+ hours on Instagram every day. GateOne made me realize how mindless it was. Now I'm down to 30 minutes and actually learning vocabulary!"

S

Sarah Chen

College Student

"As a developer, I love that I can practice coding questions while reducing my phone time. It's like Duolingo meets app blocking. Genius concept."

M

Marcus Williams

Software Engineer

"The friction is exactly what I needed. I didn't realize how automatically I reached for Twitter. Now I'm way more intentional about my phone use."

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Aisha Patel

Marketing Manager

FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

How does GateOne actually work?
When you try to open an app you've marked as distracting, GateOne intercepts and shows you an educational question. Answer correctly to proceed, or close the app and stay focused. This creates friction that breaks mindless habits while helping you learn.
Can I bypass the questions?
You can skip the question after 5 seconds if you don't want to answer. However, the brief pause is intentional—it creates the friction that helps break mindless scrolling habits. You can also temporarily disable GateOne in the app settings if needed.
What types of questions are available?
GateOne offers vocabulary, math, coding, and general knowledge questions. You can choose which categories you want and adjust the difficulty level to match your skill level.
Does GateOne collect my data?
No. We're privacy-first. All your data stays on your device. We don't track which apps you use, what questions you answer, or anything else. No cloud storage, no data collection, no analytics.
Which apps can I block?
You can block any app on your phone. Common choices include social media (Instagram, TikTok, Twitter), games, YouTube, news apps, or any app that tends to distract you.
Is there a free version?
GateOne offers a free trial so you can test it out. The full version requires a subscription to access all features and question categories.
What if I need to use a blocked app urgently?
You can temporarily disable GateOne in the app settings, or simply answer the question to unlock. The questions are quick to answer if you focus.
Which devices is GateOne available on?
GateOne is available exclusively on iOS devices running iOS 15.0 or later. You can download it from the Apple App Store.