For the majority, normal blockers are fine. This is for the rest of us.
The nuclear app blocker for people who've tried everything else
A credits system for creators who need intentional access. One master key. No backdoors. No excuses.
Traditional blockers fail
I tried every app blocker on the market. They all had the same problems.
Too Soft
Backdoors, passwords, easy undo. Every blocker has an escape hatch.
Multiple Keys
One at home, one at office. You're only cheating yourself.
Not Truly Nuclear
If you know, you know. There's always a way out.
Wrong Access Model
Either no access at all - requiring your NFC key too often. Or fixed time windows that pressure you.
$40-75 for a 10¢ Chip
Preying on addiction. An NFC chip costs pennies.
So I built something different.
How Throttle works
Intentional friction. Not punishment. Control for people who need it.
Intentional Access
Choose up to 5 daily credits. Use one to unlock all blocked apps - no time limit, no pressure. When you're done, just lock your phone. Blocks return automatically. Credits refresh at midnight.
Uses willpower the way it was meant to be used - a spark, not a sustained effort.
One Master Key
Single NFC tag. Use only 1x per week. No spares, no backups.
One physical key you must protect. Keep it somewhere safe and inconvenient.
Auto Strict Mode
Can't delete the app.
If you know the loopholes - don't worry, we'll walk you through closing them. Requires a simple automation setup that only you can do.
Who this is for
Creators who need LinkedIn, X, and Reddit for work - but not the doom scrolling that comes with it.
People with ADHD who've tried every app blocker and found every loophole.
Anyone who's looked back at months of their life and wondered where the time went.
For the majority of people, normal blockers are fine.
This is for the rest of us.
The honest truth
To be truly nuclear, there are trade-offs.
During an active session:
- No iOS settings changes
- No software updates
- No app deletions or installations
- No eSIM changes
Need to install a software update or set up an eSIM? Plan ahead and use your master key. That's the point - you have to be intentional.
You're essentially locking yourself out of parts of your phone. To be nuclear, you will be inconvenienced. There's no other way.
This isn't for everyone.
But if you're ready to go nuclear...
Get an NFC Tag
Works with any NFC tag. Amiibos, hotel keycards, or a $8 pack of 10 from Amazon.
Throttle TagsComing Soon
Homemade tags to support the project. Basic, with AirTag holder, and more.
Not $75 for a 10¢ chip. Just a tag that works.
Ready to go nuclear?
Download Throttle. Grab an NFC tag. Take back your time.
Requirements: iPhone with NFC support · Any NFC tag