AppCage

AppCage — Deep Focus & App Blocker

Take control of your attention. AppCage helps you build deep focus habits by

blocking distracting apps, running timed focus sessions, and keeping you

accountable — even when willpower runs low.

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🎯 CORE FEATURES

• App Blocker — Block any app during focus sessions. You choose which apps to

block and when. Once blocked, opening those apps redirects you straight back

to your focus screen.

• Focus Timer — Classic Pomodoro-style sessions with customizable work and

break intervals. The timer continues running in the background even when you

lock your screen.

• Deep Focus Mode — Activate maximum concentration mode. In Deep Focus, blocked

apps are locked until your session ends — no override, no cheating.

• Scheduled Blocking — Set recurring blocking schedules so distraction management

happens automatically, even without opening the app.

• Ambient Focus Sounds — Built-in soundscapes (rain, forest, white noise, café,

lo-fi) to help you enter a flow state faster.

• Session Analytics — Review your focus history, streaks, and productivity trends

over time.

• Focus Notifications — Gentle reminders to keep you on track throughout the day.

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🛡️ HOW APP BLOCKING WORKS — ACCESSIBILITY PERMISSION

AppCage uses Android's Accessibility Service to power its core app-blocking

feature. Here is exactly what it does and does not do:

WHAT IT DOES:

AppCage's Accessibility Service watches for one specific event: when a new app

window opens on your screen. When a focus session is active and you open an app

you have chosen to block, AppCage immediately redirects you back to the AppCage

focus screen — keeping you on track.

That is its only function.

WHAT IT DOES NOT DO:

• It does not read any text displayed on your screen

• It does not capture passwords, messages, or personal content

• It does not record your actions or keystrokes

• It does not track which apps you use outside of active focus sessions

• It does not share any information with third parties

• It does not send any data to external servers

WHY THIS PERMISSION IS REQUIRED:

Android requires apps to use the Accessibility Service in order to reliably

detect which app is currently open on screen — especially on Android 10 and

above, where foreground app detection APIs are restricted. Without this

permission, the app blocking feature cannot function.

HOW TO ENABLE IT:

1. Open AppCage and tap "Enable App Blocker"

2. You will be directed to Settings → Accessibility → AppCage

3. Toggle the AppCage accessibility service ON

4. Return to AppCage — blocking is now active

You can disable it at any time in your device's Accessibility Settings.

ALL PROCESSING IS ON-DEVICE:

AppCage only detects app-switching events locally on your device.

No screen content is read. No data is stored or transmitted.

Your privacy is fully protected.

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📋 PERMISSIONS EXPLAINED

• Accessibility Service — detects app switching to enforce your blocking rules

(no screen reading, no data collection)

• Usage Access — required to display your focus session history and statistics

• Draw Over Other Apps — displays the "App Blocked" screen above blocked apps

• Notification access — delivers focus session alerts and completion summaries

• Run in Background — keeps your focus timer active when the screen is locked

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Built for people who want to do their best work. No gimmicks. No dark patterns.

Just focused, distraction-free time — on your terms.