Now Available on Android

The app blocker you cannot talk your way out of.

DTX blocks the apps and websites that pull your focus — then hands the keys to an accountability partner so the block actually holds. For deep work, for digital wellbeing, for focused study, and for protecting the people you love.

Free to try  ·  Android only  ·  Use solo or with a partner

Dashboard + New Block
3Blocked
2Partners
0Pending
Active Blocks
Focus Session · 9:00 am 03:46:30
Active
TikTok Instagram YouTube +3 more
Instagram is blocked
Attempted 4 times today.
Locked during your focus session.
Send Unblock Request
Stay focused
Partners
2 active partners — protected
Active partners
SN
Sarah Nkosi
sarah@email.com
Active
JM
James Mokoena
james@email.com
Active
Pending
TK
Thabo K.
Invite sent
Pending
Requests
My requests
Focus SessionPending
Need to check work email urgently
Sleep ScheduleApproved
✓ Approved by both partners
Exam ModeDenied
"Stay focused — you've got this!"
Cannot be force-stopped or uninstalled
Accountability partner enforcement
Blocks apps and websites alike
Survives restarts
The Reality

Willpower isn't the problem.
The off switch is.

Every blocker on the market has the same fatal flaw: you can switch it off the moment it gets inconvenient. A timer you can extend. A limit you can dismiss. An app you can uninstall in ten seconds. The very thing meant to protect your focus answers to the part of you that's trying to procrastinate.

It's the same loop whether you're a professional fighting the urge to check Instagram, a student who should be studying, or a parent watching a child slip into endless scrolling. You set the rule. You break the rule. Nothing holds.

DTX removes the off switch. Once a block is active, it cannot be bypassed, force-stopped, or uninstalled. And if you want, a partner holds the only key — so the decision to unblock is never one you can make alone in a weak moment.

Why other blockers fail

Set a limit. A timer, a schedule, a screen time cap.

Hit a weak moment. "Just five minutes." "I'll start tomorrow."

Disable it yourself. Dismiss, extend, or uninstall in seconds.

Repeat. The cycle never breaks because you hold the keys.

DTX is different. No off switch. A partner approves every exit.

★ What sets DTX apart

An accountability partner makes blocks actually stick.

This is the heart of DTX. Connect a partner — a friend, a spouse, a coach, an accountability buddy, or a parent — and they hold the authority to approve or deny any request to unblock. You can't quietly let yourself off the hook, because the exit isn't yours to grant.

  • Written requests, not silent overrides
    To unblock, you write a reason. Your partner reads it and decides. The friction alone stops most impulses cold.
  • Instant alerts, full transparency
    Partners are notified the moment you request access, attempt to uninstall, or force stop the app. Nothing happens in the dark.
  • Or go solo — the block still holds
    No partner? DTX still cannot be bypassed during an active block. Accountability supercharges it, but it's optional.
DTX · Your phone
Request access
Instagram is blocked until 5pm
"Need to post the campaign update for work — 10 mins."
Sent to partner
Waiting for approval…
DTX Partner · Their phone
Unblock request
Instagram · 1 app
"Need to post the campaign update for work — 10 mins."
Approve
Deny
Built for Everyone

One app. Many reasons to use it.

DTX works the same way for all of them: block what distracts you, and let accountability do the rest.

Focus & Productivity
Professionals & Entrepreneurs

Block the apps and sites that fracture your attention during deep work. Run a focus session solo, or hand the keys to a co-founder or accountability buddy so you can't cheat your way back to the feed mid-sprint.

Deep workSolo or partneredScheduled focus blocks
Education
Students & Schools

Set a school schedule that automatically locks distracting apps during class hours, study time, or exams. Students stay focused on learning, and schools get a consistent, tamper-proof way to keep phones from derailing the day.

School-hour schedulesExam ModeAuto-activating
Family Wellbeing
Parents & Guardians

Become your child's accountability partner. Safeguard their digital wellbeing by blocking harmful content, social media, and games — and approve or deny their access requests from your own phone. No arguments, no workarounds, no confrontation.

Content protectionPartner approvalBedtime & screen limits
Personal Discipline
Anyone Building Better Habits

Breaking a doomscrolling habit, protecting your sleep, or simply reclaiming hours from apps designed to keep you hooked. Whether you go solo or lean on a partner, DTX holds the line every single time — exactly the same way, with no negotiation.

Digital detoxSleep schedulesHabit reset
How DTX Works

Simple to set up.
Impossible to bypass.

Block on your own, or add a partner for true accountability. Either way, once it's active, it holds.

1
Choose what to block
Pick apps, websites, or a ready-made preset like Deep Work, School Day, or Sleep. Set a duration or a recurring schedule and activate. It locks instantly.
2
Add a partner (optional)
Invite a friend, partner, coach, or — for a child's device — a parent. They install DTX Partner and gain sole authority over unblock requests.
3
The block holds
Need access early? Send a written request and your partner approves or denies it. No partner? It simply can't be lifted until the block expires.
See It In Action

A look inside DTX.

Clean, calm, and built for the moment you reach for the wrong app. Swipe through the real screens.

DTX
Dashboard + New Block
3Blocked
2Partners
0Pending
Focus Session Active
Instagram · TikTok · YouTube
Ends in 02:34:17
Sleep Schedule Scheduled
All social · news
Starts in 08:00:00
Dashboard
Every active and scheduled block, at a glance.
TikTok
is blocked
Attempted 14 times today
18 times total across this block
3d 15:47
remaining
Request Early Unblock
Go Back
The block wall
Every attempt is counted. The exit needs a partner.
Partners+ Add
2 active partners — fully protected
SN
Sarah Nkosi
sarah@email.com
Active
JM
James Mokoena
james@email.com
Active
TK
Thabo K.
Invite sent
Pending
Partners
Connect the people who hold you accountable.
Requests
Focus SessionPending
Need to check work email urgently
Waiting for 2 partners
Sleep ScheduleApproved
Emergency family contact
✓ Approved by both partners
Exam ModeDenied
"Stay focused — you've got this!"
Requests
Ask for early access. Your partner decides.
Choose Apps
Presets
Bundles
Apps
Websites
After School Focus
Homework time, no distractions
3h
Deep Study
Intense focus for university students
6h
Deep Work
Sustained focus for complex tasks
4h
Build a block
Presets, app bundles, single apps, or any website.
Insights
Day
Week
Month
Total Screen Time
85h 15m
↑ 78% more than last week
TikTok
13h 28m
WhatsApp
11h 10m
Chrome
8h 21m
Insights
See where the hours actually go — and share with a partner.
What Makes DTX Different

Every bypass method.
Addressed.

Other blockers fail the moment your motivation dips. DTX was engineered so that a weak moment — yours or your child's — can't undo the commitment.

Tamper-proof enforcement
Device Admin and Accessibility Service protection mean DTX cannot be force-stopped, disabled, or uninstalled during an active block — no exceptions.
Accountability partners
Hand the only key to someone you trust. Partners approve or deny every unblock request and are alerted to any tampering, in real time.
Apps and websites
Blocking an app also blocks its website across Chrome, Firefox, Samsung Internet, and more. Harmful content can be blocked at the domain level, site-wide.
Scheduled blocking
Set blocks to activate automatically — work focus hours, school time, exam periods, bedtime, or family dinner. The rules enforce themselves.
Usage insights
See exactly where your time goes — total screen time, most-used apps, and blocked-access attempts. Share insights with a partner, or keep them private.
Survives restarts
Restarting the phone doesn't help. DTX re-activates automatically on every boot, even on phones with aggressive battery optimization and background app management.
Two Apps, One Ecosystem

One enforces.
One holds the keys.

Use DTX on its own for solo discipline, or pair it with DTX Partner for full accountability between two people.

DTX
Installed on the device being managed
  • Enforces blocks with no exceptions or workarounds
  • Shows a block wall when a restricted app or site is opened
  • Lets you write and submit unblock requests to a partner
  • Tracks real usage and blocked-access attempts live
  • Cannot be removed or bypassed while a block is active
  • Blocks websites across all major browsers automatically
DTX Partner
Installed on the accountability partner's phone
  • Instant push notifications for every block event
  • Approve or deny unblock requests with one tap
  • Read the written reason behind every request
  • View shared activity — usage, attempts, timeline
  • Alerted immediately to any tampering or force stop
  • Support multiple people from a single account
Block Presets

22 ready-made modes.
Running in seconds.

Whatever you're trying to protect — your focus, your sleep, your study time, or your child — there's a preset for it. Or build your own from scratch.

📖
After School Focus
Homework time, no distractions · 3h
Assignment Crunch
Deadline mode, maximum focus · 8h
📚
Deep Study
Intense focus for university students · 6h
💼
Deep Work
Sustained focus for complex tasks · 4h
🧘
Digital Detox
Full 24-hour break from distracting apps · 1d
🌙
Sleep Schedule
Apps locked at bedtime, freed by morning
👶
Little Ones
Maximum protection for a child's first device
🍽️
Family Time
Phones down during meals and activities
🔞
Content Block
Domain-level blocking of harmful sites
Early Feedback

People who tested DTX
say it finally holds.

★★★★★

"I run my own business and I'd lose whole mornings to Twitter. My co-founder is my partner on DTX now — I literally cannot unblock without asking him. My focus has completely changed."

LM
Lerato M.
Founder · Johannesburg, SA
★★★★★

"Honestly I was sceptical. I've downloaded every productivity app going and deleted them all within a week. DTX is different because I physically cannot undo it when I'm weak. Three months in and it's still holding."

JH
James H.
Software developer · Manchester, UK
★★★★★

"I'm a freelance designer and deadlines are everything. I put my partner on DTX and told her not to approve anything between 9am and 1pm no matter what I say. That four-hour window has become the most productive part of my day."

PA
Priya A.
Freelance designer · Bangalore, India
★★★★★

"I have ADHD and every other blocker I tried just became something else to fidget with until I found a way around it. DTX doesn't give me that option and that's exactly what I needed. It outsources my willpower to someone who has some."

MO
Marcus O.
Postgrad student · London, UK
★★★★★

"I used it to get through bar exam prep. Gave my roommate the keys and told him the only valid reason to approve an unblock was an actual emergency. Six weeks later, passed first time. DTX didn't study for me — but it gave me the hours to do it myself."

DM
Daniel M.
Law graduate · Chicago, IL
★★★★★

"My 15-year-old has tried every trick — VPN, another browser, restarting the phone. DTX survived all of them. First time I've felt in control in years, and there's no nightly argument anymore."

SP
Siphiwe P.
Parent · Cape Town, SA
★★★★★

"My son is 13 and was spending every evening on YouTube and TikTok. We sat down together and set up DTX — he actually agreed to it, which surprised me. Now he reads before bed. I didn't think that was possible anymore."

RK
Rachel K.
Parent · Austin, TX
★★★★★

"My daughter is 16 and was staying up until midnight on Instagram. I set a sleep schedule through DTX and the first night she complained, but within two weeks she was falling asleep faster and waking up in a better mood. The data doesn't lie."

SV
Sunita V.
Parent · Melbourne, Australia
★★★★★

"I set Exam Mode to lock everything during study hours and gave my study buddy the keys. The written-request step alone made me stop reaching for my phone. Got through finals without the usual spiral."

TN
Thabo N.
University student · Pretoria, SA
Questions

Common questions,
answered honestly.

No. DTX works perfectly well on its own — once a block is active, you cannot bypass, force-stop, or uninstall it until it expires. The partner feature is what makes it truly unbreakable, because someone else holds the key to early access. Most people start solo and add a partner once they want that extra layer of commitment.
Anyone you trust who installs the free DTX Partner app — a friend, spouse, business partner, coach, study buddy, or a parent managing a child's device. They receive your unblock requests and decide whether to approve them. You can connect more than one partner, and disconnect them at any time when no block is active.
DTX uses Android Device Admin and Accessibility Services together with a boot-time enforcer. We tested it against every bypass method — force stop, uninstall, VPN, different browser, power cycle. None work during an active block. The only way to remove it entirely is a full factory reset, which also erases everything else on the phone.
You can set a recurring schedule that automatically blocks distracting apps during school hours, study blocks, or exam periods — no need to remember to switch it on each day. Students stay focused on learning, and because the block can't be bypassed, it removes the temptation entirely rather than relying on self-discipline.
A factory reset removes DTX, but it also erases every photo, message, account, and app on the device — an extreme step that's very hard to conceal and that most people won't take. If it happens, the reset phone shows obvious signs, and the connected partner will notice the device going offline.
DTX runs on Android and is thoroughly tested across modern Android devices, with compatibility expanding to more manufacturers over time. An iOS version is coming soon — if you'd like to be notified the moment it launches, sign up for early access below.
DTX is currently in early access. Pricing will be announced at the Google Play Store launch. Sign up below to be notified first and receive early access pricing.
Get DTX

Ready to set the rule once
and actually keep it?

For focus, for wellbeing, for study, for family. Join people across South Africa, the UK, the US, and Australia taking back control — calmly, automatically, and for good.

Android only  ·  Use solo or pair with DTX Partner  ·  iOS version coming soon