Mindset is a mobile app that blocks distracting apps and websites and enforces focus through timed sessions and physical challenge verification, such as camera‑tracked push‑ups to unlock blocked content.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Individuals and students often lose productivity due to easy access to distracting apps and websites, and traditional blockers lack enforcement mechanisms, allowing users to bypass restrictions and undermine focus.
Solution
Mindset offers a mobile app that blocks selected apps and websites and enforces discipline through timed focus sessions and physical challenge verification. Users can start open-ended or timed sessions, choose break modes, and earn back blocked content only after completing camera‑verified push‑up challenges. The platform also provides peer‑supported focus rooms for shared accountability and tracks discipline metrics such as focus hours, distraction attempts, and streaks. A Pro tier adds Hardcore mode (push‑up verification) and Lock mode, which prevents removal of blocked apps during an active session, ensuring maximum commitment.
Target Audience
Primary users are students, professionals, and educators who need a reliable tool to eliminate digital distractions and maintain sustained focus during work or study periods.
Features
- One‑tap blocking of distracting apps and websites with persistent enforcement until earned back
- Customizable focus timers, including open‑ended sessions and “Hardcore” mode with zero breaks
- Physical challenge verification (camera‑tracked push‑ups) to unlock blocked content
- Lock mode that disables app deletion while a focus session is active
- Peer focus rooms for collaborative, accountable work sessions with no exceptions
- Discipline dashboard displaying total focus hours, distraction attempts, and streaks
- Free basic version with optional Pro subscription for advanced enforcement features