FlowBuddy

FlowBuddy

Block Distractions & Study Flashcards to Unlock Apps

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FlowBuddy helps you stay focused by blocking distracting apps and turning every app open into a learning opportunity. Customize blocklists, unblock apps for short periods to escape infinite scrolling, and review AI-powered flashcards each time you open an app.
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Launch tags:
iOSโ€ขHealth & Fitnessโ€ขProductivity
Launch Team

What do you think? โ€ฆ

Costin Bernhart
๐ŸŽ‰ Hey Product Hunt! ๐ŸŽ‰ I am thrilled to introduce FlowBuddy โ€“ your new companion for blocking distractions and transforming every app open into a learning opportunity! ๐Ÿš€ ๐Ÿ“ฑ What does FlowBuddy do? ๐Ÿšซ Block distracting apps to help you stay focused โฑ๏ธ Unblock for 5 or 10 minutes for intentional app use ๐Ÿง  Learn on every app open with AI-powered flashcards, turning idle moments into micro-learning sessions ๐Ÿ’ก I built FlowBuddy to help people take back control of their phone usage and improve focus. Whether youโ€™re working, studying, or just looking to reduce screen time, FlowBuddy has you covered! Iโ€™d love to hear your thoughts, feedback, and any ideas for future features! Let me know what you think! โค๏ธ
Lauris Bernhart
Hi all๐Ÿ™‚ I loved working with my brother on FlowBuddy!๐Ÿ˜ We all know โ€“ algorithms have become incredibly addictive recently๐Ÿ˜ตโ€๐Ÿ’ซ So we built FlowBuddy โ€“ and it really has helped me reduce my phone usage๐Ÿ˜Š Simply creating a distance between picking up my phone and getting into my social stream has made a huge difference for me. Even though I still open addictive apps (but less frequently now), it really helps when FlowBuddy kicks me out after a few minutes. I hope it helps you gain some time as well. ๐Ÿ™ Lauris
Kyrylo Silin
Hey Costin and Lauris, How does FlowBuddy decide which flashcards to show when opening a blocked app? Is it based on user-set topics or does it use AI to determine relevant content? Have you found that the 5-10 minute unblock feature helps reduce overall app usage compared to a strict block? Congrats on the launch!
Lu
@indiegoat & @laurisbernhart congrats on the launch! I am also curious about any testing done on the productivity aspect.
Costin Bernhart
Hey @kyrylosilin, Users can create flashcards on any topic in FlowBuddy, with AI assisting in generating relevant content. We find that a strict block can negatively impact the user experience, especially when access to certain apps is necessary (e.g., checking emails on a weekend). Instead, we focus on raising awareness of app consumption by showing usage data when the app is opened.