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Compare physical app blockers.
Rawk and Brick pair app controls with a physical object. Unpluq offers an NFC Tag with Premium. Foqos can use your own NFC tag or QR code. Apple Screen Time provides software controls. Choose by phone support, total cost and how you want to restore access.
Reviewed
| Option | Price and plan | Physical action | Restore and exceptions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rawk | $99 for one rock, $149 for two, $299 for five. One-time bundles; no recurring subscription. | Pair an encoded rock. Tap onscreen to start; scan the paired rock to end a scan-ended session. | Timed sessions can end at their deadline. Emergency reset and individual Apple authorization revocation remain available. |
| Brick | Official product page lists $59 for one Brick. Check current terms and shipping before purchase. | Tap the physical Brick to block or unblock. Vendor also describes starting from the app. | Vendor documents five Emergency Unbricks and a Strict Mode. These are vendor-described features, not our device-test findings. |
| Unpluq | Tag use requires Premium. Vendor offers multiple subscription terms; compare the selected term, Tag inclusion and renewal terms. | NFC Tag provides a physical barrier to opening blocked apps; software barriers also exist. | Vendor FAQ describes Emergency Mode: five minutes, once per day, with an option to disable it. |
| Foqos | Free, open-source iPhone app. Vendor states no subscription or in-app purchases. Supply your own NFC tag or QR code. | Supports standard NFC tags, QR codes, manual starts and timers; no dedicated branded device required. | Vendor describes tag-based session endings, timers and timed breaks. Available controls depend on the strategy you choose. |
| Apple Screen Time | Built into Apple devices. No separate physical blocker purchase. | Software app limits and schedules; no Rawk, Brick or Unpluq Tag required. | Controls differ for individual use and child accounts managed through Family Sharing. |
Check phone support first
Rawk is designed for iPhone with iOS 18 or later; Android is not supported. Brick advertises iPhone and Android support. Its inspected product page and FAQ differ on minimum iOS version, so confirm the current requirement with Brick.
Unpluq’s product page lists iPhone with iOS 16 or later and Android; its FAQ requires NFC for Tag use and excludes iPad. Check the exact phone, app version and plan before buying any option.
Foqos is an iPhone app. Check its current App Store compatibility and setup instructions before choosing a tag or QR strategy.
Which approach fits?
- Start with Apple Screen Time if you want to try built-in controls without buying a physical object.
- Consider Foqos if you want a free app with your own NFC tag or QR code and are comfortable setting it up yourself.
- Consider a physical blocker if returning to an object fits your routine. Check where you will keep it and what happens if it is unavailable.
- Compare the full cost, including hardware, subscriptions, shipping and applicable tax. Rawk bundle prices count physical rocks.
- Check which apps remain available, how emergencies work and whether you need a parent-managed child account.
What this comparison does not claim
More friction is not proof of a particular outcome. We do not claim that one tool saves a measured number of hours, cannot be bypassed or is best for every person. Product details and prices can change; the linked official pages are the source for each vendor’s current terms.
For Rawk specifically, read setup and restoration, compatibility, pricing and app privacy.
Sources
Apple sources explain platform features. Competitor sources describe their own products. Rawk instructions and policies describe Rawk.