Free. Open Source. Nuclear.
The app blocker for people who've tried everything else
Boredom was never meant to be a choice. Time to make it that way again.
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.
Unlimited Unblocks
Tap and unblock whenever you want. That's not friction - that's permission to fail.
Not Truly Nuclear
If you know, you know. There's always a way out.
All or Nothing
Current nuclear options lock you out completely - blind to the fact these apps can be used productively.
$40-75 for a 10¢ Chip
Preying on addiction. An NFC chip costs pennies - but they sell proprietary ones at crazy markups and make off-the-shelf tags incompatible.
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.
Weekly Unblock
Unblock once, then wait a full week before you can unblock again. Your credits are your lifeline in between.
The nuclear part isn't the key - it's the wait. No panic taps. No quick fixes.
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 social media for work - but not the doom scrolling.
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.
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.
For the majority of people, normal blockers are fine.
This is for the rest of us.
Are you 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