Protect your attention from dopamine traps. Lock down distracting apps with unbypassable Strict Mode, automate recurring deep work routines, and reclaim up to 3 hours every day.
The Attention Crisis
Modern social feeds, algorithmically engineered short videos, and push notifications are designed by hundreds of behavioral engineers to keep your dopamine loop active. Willpower alone cannot compete against a multi-billion dollar algorithm.
Over 33 hours every week disappear into mindless doomscrolling on TikTok, Reels, YouTube Shorts, and feeds.
University of California research shows it takes an average of 23 minutes and 15 seconds to regain deep flow state after a single phone ping.
Most phone pickups happen out of sub-conscious habit and boredom reflex rather than conscious intent or necessity.
How ASAR Works
ASAR replaces weak willpower with structural friction and unbreakable guardrails.
Pick your distracting applications (social media, video streaming, mobile games) or configure automated weekly routines (e.g. 9 AM–12 PM Mon–Fri).
Choose your duration and commit. Under Strict Mode, Device Administrator protection prevents changing rules, force-closing, or uninstalling until the timer expires.
Build deep work streaks, earn XP, and watch your transparent Discipline Score climb from 10 to 100 with zero cloud telemetry.
Architectural Pillars
Every feature in ASAR is built ground-up on Android's native APIs for maximum reliability and absolute privacy.
When Strict Mode is active, ASAR engages Android Device Administration. You cannot uninstall the app, cancel sessions impulsively, or disable accessibility until the timer finishes.
Define recurring focus blocks (e.g. 9:00 AM–12:00 PM every weekday). Android AlarmManager exact scheduling triggers Strict Mode automatically across weeks without daily setup.
Opening blocked apps triggers a calming breathing countdown and an intention prompt: "Why are you opening this?" Repeated attempts escalate delay from 5s up to 30s.
No accounts required. No server calls. All focus logs, usage stats, and app lists live in a local SQLite Room database on your phone and nowhere else in the world.
A transparent 10–100 behavioral score. Base 80 + consistency (+10) + streak (+5) minus penalties for block attempts and emergency breakouts. Level up from Starter to Iron Will.
See all shielded apps live in real-time before starting your focus session. Quick-add suggestions, one-tap removal chips, and instant category filters make setup effortless.
Tailored Discipline
Discover how individuals in high-focus disciplines use ASAR to outperform distractions.
Block YouTube, Slack, Twitter, and Reddit during coding blocks. Maintain mental context without breaking complex problem-solving architectures.
Preparing for BCS, Medical, SAT, or University finals? Lock down short-form video reels and games for 2–4 hours of uninterrupted reading.
When impulse control is hard, ASAR provides external structure with adaptive friction, countdown delays, and visual streak trackers.
Set a routine from 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM every night. ASAR locks all social media automatically so your brain can wind down for deep sleep.
Interactive Preview
This simulator runs the exact state machine and logic powering the native Android application.
Deliberate focus. Undisturbed mind.
Transparent 100% on-device discipline metrics.
Permissions, strict mode protection, and routines.
ASAR never sends telemetry or usage logs to remote servers. All calculations and records remain exclusively on your device.
"" is shielded during your focus commitment. Return to what truly matters.
Breaking focus prematurely records an emergency event and resets your streak.
"I choose to break focus"
Honest Comparison
Compare ASAR against legacy screen-time apps, basic timers, and overpriced cloud blockers.
| Capability / Feature | ASAR | Opal | Freedom | Forest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unbypassable Strict Mode (Anti-Uninstall) | ✓ Yes (Device Admin) | Partial | Limited on Android | ✕ No |
| 100% On-Device Privacy (Zero Cloud Telemetry) | ✓ Yes (Local SQLite) | ✕ Cloud Dependent | ✕ Cloud Sync | Account Required |
| Automated Recurring Routines (Looping) | ✓ Built-in | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✕ Manual Only |
| Adaptive Escalating Friction (5s → 30s) | ✓ Yes | Basic Delay | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Transparent Discipline Score & XP Engine | ✓ Open Formula | Proprietary Focus Score | ✕ No | Virtual Trees |
| Free Tier Offering | ✓ Up to 2h Strict Mode | ✕ Very Restricted | ✕ Trial Only | Freemium Ads |
| Pro Annual Pricing | $19.99 / year | $99.99 / year | $39.99 / year | $4.99 + Coins |
Simple & Honest Pricing
Core local protection is forever free. Pro unlocks unlimited durations, advanced routines, and adaptive friction.
Essential on-device protection for building daily habits.
Flexible month-to-month discipline with all Pro features unlocked.
The ultimate high-discipline commitment for serious progress.
Perpetual license for life. Never pay another subscription fee.
Special subsidized annual plan for high school, college, and university students.
Got Questions?
Everything you need to know about ASAR, privacy, strict mode, and scheduling.
ScheduleAlarmScheduler schedules exact system alarms to start Strict Mode automatically and loops indefinitely across weeks until you toggle it off.
Knowledge Base & SEO Hub
Why standard screen time apps fail, how bypass loopholes work, and how Device Admin solves impulsive app usage.
A comprehensive technical breakdown comparing Opal, Freedom, Forest, StayFree, and ASAR.
How tactile friction, countdown pauses, and automated routines support neurodivergent focus.
Every minute saved from mindless feeds is a minute invested in your career, health, relationships, and craft.