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HelpMeFocus - Block Apps, Stay Focused.

The best app blocker to help focus on work, focus on studies. Digital detox.

dsimpletools team · com.apps.dsimpletools.helpmefocus

Not rated yet 100K+ downloads v3.1.7 6.1 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version
v3.1.7 (37)
Updated
Jul 19, 2025 (1 year ago)
APK size
6.1 MB
Requires
Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support
Any (no native code)
Category
Productivity (app)
Listed since
Mar 17, 2021 (at least)
Permissions
11 (2 sensitive)
Website
dsimpletools.blogspot.in
Developer contact
[email protected]

About this APK

HelpMeFocus - Block Apps, Stay Focused. is an app by dsimpletools team in the Productivity category, listed since at least March 2021. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

It asks for 11 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: display over other apps and package usage stats. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

What's new in v3.1.7

Fixed profile saving related issue

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

HelpMeFocus - Block Apps, Stay Focused is a distraction app blocker self control app that helps you stay focused by enabling app block. Give yourself an Offtime from digital distractions. With this timeful app, you can - • Reduce Distractions and Stay Focused during study time, work time or your productive time. • App block leads to increased productivity by staying away from distractions and being focused. • Block Whatsapp, block Facebook, block Instagram, block Netflix, block Youtube or block any social media apps and stop procrastinating during productive time. • Increase self-control and overcome smartphone addiction and stay focused. • Limit app usage and stay focused by restricting yourself to use the locked app only for few minutes. How to use: • Create a scheduled profile to enable app block and block notifications on selected days and time frame. • Limit any app usage time to configured time such as browsing Facebook for 30 min a day or using Instagram for 1 hour a day. • Block apps instantly by choosing the distracting apps and setting the timer count. • Enable/disable the app blocker profiles based on requirement. • Enable SuperStrictMode feature in the app block settings to prevent HelpMeFocus uninstallation. Features: • Best App Block- Set motivating quotes to inspire you every time you try to access a blocked app • Focus lock - Helps you stay focused by restricting app usage every time you get distracted • Offtime - Block distracting apps for selected period of time • Clear Lock - Security password restricts you and others from making modifications to app block profiles • Notification blocker - Mute notifications from distracting apps and stay focused. • Notification history - Check muted notifications without having the need to open the locked apps. • Instantly block apps - Select distracting apps and lock apps instantly for a period of time (up to 60 mins). • Duplicate app profiles - Duplicate an existing app block profile and modify it as per your self-control needs. • Block the app blocker - Block HelpMeFocus application by choosing it in the application list to be blocked to enforce self-control and avoid profile/settings modifications. • Study helper app - Block all unnecessary distracting apps and notifications and concentrate on studies better. Premium Features : • Super Strict Mode to prevent app uninstallation and modifying active app block profile. • Instant Block Pro to block distracting apps instantly for up to 12 Hours. • Smart Unblock Pro lets you use a blocked app for a brief period of time - 5 mins,10 mins and then restricts you from using the app. • Uninstall Prevention to stop you from HelpMeFocus app uninstallation when you're desperate to use blocked apps. Permissions needed • Usage Access Permission- Required to identify foreground applications and restrict it from usage based on app block profiles. • Notification Access Permission - Required to mute notifications based on app block profile settings. • Device Administrator permission - Required to enable Super Strict mode and prevent HelpMeFocus app uninstallation. Please be assured that HelpMeFocus - Block Distractions, Stay Focused will never use these permissions to access your private data. IMPORTANT NOTE FOR HUAWEI/XIAOMI USERS Huawei and Xiaomi devices have task killer services that interfere with this app. To ensure it works properly you need to add this app to the allowed apps in security settings. In case of concerns with the app blocker, please provide feedback to - [email protected]. We will be more than happy to help you out.

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jul 19, 2025.
  • Certificate issued to “diwakar Reddy” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature verified Jul 19, 2025
  • Validated against Google Play Jul 19, 2025
  • Signed byCN=diwakar Reddy, OU=dsimpletools, L=Bangalore, ST=560085, C=91
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)2E:9C:83:3E:60:C8:50:E1:CF:B4:A0:01:8E:0E:CF:E3:0E:B1:20:72
  • File MD5e70aac7daf31c9d818edd9f865b1a54c
  • Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (11)

HelpMeFocus - Block Apps, Stay Focused. requests 11 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

HelpMeFocus - Block Apps, Stay Focused. APK: questions and answers

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 HelpMeFocus - Block Apps, Stay Focused. free?

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

Is the HelpMeFocus - Block Apps, 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. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is e70aac7daf31c9d818edd9f865b1a54c.

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