BlackOut: Stay Focused

Stay focused, block distractions and beat mobile phone addiction with BlackOut.

BlueTree Lab · com.blackout

Not rated yet 100K+ downloads v2.19.1 31.1 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v2.19.1 (105)
Updated: Sep 15, 2026 (25 days ago)
APK size: 31.1 MB
Requires: Android 7.0+ (API 24)
CPU support: x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Productivity (app)
Listed since: Mar 18, 2025 (at least)
Permissions: 20 (3 sensitive)
Website: getblackout.app
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

BlackOut: Stay Focused is an app by BlueTree Lab in the Productivity category, listed since at least March 2025. It includes native code for x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 2.18.13, the minimum Android version rose from 6.0 to 7.0. It asks for 20 permissions, 3 of them sensitive: read phone status and identity, display over other apps and package usage stats. It asks for the same permissions as version 2.19.0. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v2.19.1

- Minor bug fixes and maintenance.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

BlackOut: Stay Focused and Block Distractions / Beat Mobile Phone Addiction / Phone Addiction Stay focused, block distractions, reduce screen time, and beat mobile phone addiction with BlackOut. BlackOut is a focus app with a schedule. Set a start time, a finish time, and the days of the week, then turn the slot on. During those hours it dissuades you from using your phone. Scrolling, gaming, and checking apps get a lot harder. Use it while you study, at work, or at night when you want less screen time. It keeps repeating on the days you picked until you turn it off, like an alarm. How To Use • Open the app and accept the required overlay permission • Tap the floating plus icon • Select a start time • Select a finish time • Select the day(s) of the week you want it to run (including every day) • Activate the switch on the time slot in the list • Remember to turn it off if you don't want the schedule to keep repeating. Features • Register up to 3 time frames of up to 4 hours each for free • Helps with phone addiction, lower screen time, and better sleep • Block distractions on a schedule so you can stay focused • Dissuades you from using your phone during the hours you choose • Weekdays only, weekends, or every day • Multiple time slots (unlimited for premium) • Time slots that overlap two days (premium) • Whitelist (premium) Recommended For - People trying to beat mobile phone addiction, screen addiction, or smartphone overuse - Students and workers who want to block distractions and stay focused - Anyone who wants to reduce screen time, stay off their phone at bedtime, or take a digital detox - People who feel they are ignoring family and friends because of their phone - Anyone who needs an extra push to stay off their phone - People who feel more anti-social because of smartphone habits - People worried about nomophobia (fear of being without a phone) Troubleshooting If you're new and BlackOut isn't behaving: • Set times in 24 hour format (11pm is 23:00). • It can be a couple of minutes late. That's to save battery. A 3 minute slot often won't fire. • Turn off battery saver (STAMINA mode, etc.). • If your phone uses Doze, turn Doze off in Settings. • Protected apps / whitelist (Huawei and similar): add BlackOut. • Still stuck? Email [email protected]

Version history

3 versions are listed, going back to v2.18.13. Since v2.19.0 it requires Android 7.0+.

v2.19.1 LATEST Sep 15, 2026 31.1 MB TRUSTED v2.19.0 Sep 5, 2026 30.5 MB TRUSTED v2.18.13 Jul 28, 2026 28.4 MB TRUSTED

All 3 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 15, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Unknown” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature under review Sep 15, 2026
Validated against Google Play Sep 15, 2026
Signed byCN=For-Innovation, OU=Unknown, O=Unknown, L=Unknown, ST=Unknown, C=Unknown
Signing certificate (SHA-1)99:08:54:B2:B2:03:97:53:59:B8:AA:53:39:8D:AB:17:63:4E:DE:EC
File MD5ea7901f73fed22d87cfcf4acee262145
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (20)

BlackOut: Stay Focused requests 20 permissions, 3 of them sensitive.

Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
Package usage stats Sensitive android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Foreground service special use android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Get tasks android.permission.GET_TASKS
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.blackout.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait

BlackOut: Stay Focused APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of BlackOut: Stay Focused for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 7.0 or later. Version 2.18.13 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 6.0 and later. Get version 2.18.13 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is BlackOut: Stay Focused free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the BlackOut: Stay Focused APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is ea7901f73fed22d87cfcf4acee262145.