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Most app blockers only say “no.” Simba adds a pause before distraction. Block apps and websites with quick focus sessions, reusable schedules, Hard Mode, and app groups. When you try to open something blocked, Simba replaces the generic screen with a friendly cat shield and a reminder in your chosen tone helping you remember why you started. Track focus time, streaks, and blocked attempts to build better habits without guilt.
Hey Product Hunt 👋 I’m Fatih, the maker behind Simba.
I built Simba after noticing how often I opened distracting apps without making a conscious decision. Most app blockers could stop me, but their generic restriction screens never reminded me why I wanted to stay away in the first place.
That became the core idea behind Simba: create a small pause between you and the distraction.
Simba lets you block apps and websites with quick focus sessions, reusable schedules, routines, and Hard Mode. When you try to open something blocked, a custom Simba screen appears with the cat mascot and a reminder in the tone you selected motivational, honest, playful, brutal, or mixed.
What started as a simple blocker gradually became a supportive focus companion, with Live Activities, streaks, blocked-attempt insights, and Parent Mode.
I’d really appreciate your feedback, especially on the blocking experience and what would make Simba more useful in your daily life. Thanks for checking it out! 🐱
the friendly cat shield replacing the generic block screen is such a thoughtful touch, turning a moment of friction into something almost endearing.
The friendly cat shield is honestly the sweetest nudge I've seen for cutting down screen time, and the streaks actually make me want to come back tomorrow instead of dreading it.
Love the cat shield idea, that little bit of personality could actually make the friction feel kind instead of punishing. One thing I would want is a way to schedule a short "exception window" for things like two-factor auth texts or ride apps without having to fully unblock the whole category.
The cat shield replacing the usual "blocked" screen is such a thoughtful touch, makes the friction feel friendly instead of punishing. love that you kept the core blocker features solid while leaning into the personality.
the friendly cat shield replacing the generic blocked screen is honestly such a smart move, turns a frustrating moment into a gentle nudge and makes you actually want to respect the block instead of fighting it
The cat shield replacing the usual harsh block screen is such a thoughtful touch, it makes the friction feel kind instead of punishing.
About Simba: App Blocker on Product Hunt
“A friendly app blocker that keeps you focused”
Simba: App Blocker was submitted on Product Hunt and earned 14 upvotes and 7 comments, placing #58 on the daily leaderboard. Most app blockers only say “no.” Simba adds a pause before distraction. Block apps and websites with quick focus sessions, reusable schedules, Hard Mode, and app groups. When you try to open something blocked, Simba replaces the generic screen with a friendly cat shield and a reminder in your chosen tone helping you remember why you started. Track focus time, streaks, and blocked attempts to build better habits without guilt.
Simba: App Blocker was featured in iOS (110.6k followers), Productivity (656.7k followers) and Health (6.7k followers) on Product Hunt. Together, these topics include over 191.9k products, making this a competitive space to launch in.
Who hunted Simba: App Blocker?
Simba: App Blocker was hunted by Fatih Demir. A “hunter” on Product Hunt is the community member who submits a product to the platform — uploading the images, the link, and tagging the makers behind it. Hunters typically write the first comment explaining why a product is worth attention, and their followers are notified the moment they post. Around 79% of featured launches on Product Hunt are self-hunted by their makers, but a well-known hunter still acts as a signal of quality to the rest of the community. See the full all-time top hunters leaderboard to discover who is shaping the Product Hunt ecosystem.
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