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HelpMeFocus - Block Apps, Stay Focused. on Windows Pc

Developed By: dsimpletools team

License: Free

Rating: 3,8/5 - 3.419 votes

Last Updated: April 16, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 3.1.7
Size 6.1 MB
Release Date June 23, 20
Category Productivity Apps

App Permissions:
Allows an application to collect component usage statistics [see more (8)]

What's New:
Fixed profile saving related issue [see more]

Description from Developer:
HelpMeFocus - Block Apps, Stay Focused is a distraction app blocker self control app that helps you stay focused by enabling app block. Give yourself an Offtime from digital distra... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download HelpMeFocus - Block Apps, Stay Focused. and install on Windows PC. HelpMeFocus - Block Apps, Stay Focused. is free Productivity app, developed by dsimpletools team. Latest version of HelpMeFocus - Block Apps, Stay Focused. is 3.1.7, was released on 2020-06-23 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 100,000. Overall rating of HelpMeFocus - Block Apps, Stay Focused. is 3,8. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 3,419 users, 643 users had rated it 5*, 1,850 users had rated it 1*.

How to install HelpMeFocus - Block Apps, Stay Focused. on Windows?

Instruction on how to install HelpMeFocus - Block Apps, Stay Focused. on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install HelpMeFocus - Block Apps, Stay Focused. on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install HelpMeFocus - Block Apps, Stay Focused. using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "HelpMeFocus - Block Apps, Stay Focused." icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install HelpMeFocus - Block Apps, Stay Focused. on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "HelpMeFocus - Block Apps, Stay Focused." on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Other versions available: 3.1.7.

Download HelpMeFocus - Block Apps, Stay Focused. 3.1.7 on Windows PC – 6.1 MB

HelpMeFocus - Block Apps, Stay Focused is a distraction app blocker self control app that helps you stay focused by enabling app block. Give yourself an Offtime from digital distractions. With this timeful app, you can -

• Reduce Distractions and Stay Focused during study time, work time or your productive time.
• App block leads to increased productivity by staying away from distractions and being focused.
• Block Whatsapp, block Facebook, block Instagram, block Netflix, block Youtube or block any social media apps and stop procrastinating during productive time.
• Increase self-control and overcome smartphone addiction and stay focused.
• Limit app usage and stay focused by restricting yourself to use the locked app only for few minutes.

How to use:
• Create a scheduled profile to enable app block and block notifications on selected days and time frame.
• Limit any app usage time to configured time such as browsing Facebook for 30 min a day or using Instagram for 1 hour a day.
• Block apps instantly by choosing the distracting apps and setting the timer count.
• Enable/disable the app blocker profiles based on requirement.
• Enable SuperStrictMode feature in the app block settings to prevent HelpMeFocus uninstallation.

Features:
• Best App Block- Set motivating quotes to inspire you every time you try to access a blocked app
• Focus lock - Helps you stay focused by restricting app usage every time you get distracted
• Offtime - Block distracting apps for selected period of time
• Clear Lock - Security password restricts you and others from making modifications to app block profiles
• Notification blocker - Mute notifications from distracting apps and stay focused.
• Notification history - Check muted notifications without having the need to open the locked apps.
• Instantly block apps - Select distracting apps and lock apps instantly for a period of time (up to 60 mins).
• Duplicate app profiles - Duplicate an existing app block profile and modify it as per your self-control needs.
• Block the app blocker - Block HelpMeFocus application by choosing it in the application list to be blocked to enforce self-control and avoid profile/settings modifications.
• Study helper app - Block all unnecessary distracting apps and notifications and concentrate on studies better.

Premium Features :

• Super Strict Mode to prevent app uninstallation and modifying active app block profile.
• Instant Block Pro to block distracting apps instantly for up to 12 Hours.
• Smart Unblock Pro lets you use a blocked app for a brief period of time - 5 mins,10 mins and then restricts you from using the app.
• Uninstall Prevention to stop you from HelpMeFocus app uninstallation when you're desperate to use blocked apps.

Permissions needed

• Usage Access Permission- Required to identify foreground applications and restrict it from usage based on app block profiles.
• Notification Access Permission - Required to mute notifications based on app block profile settings.
• Device Administrator permission - Required to enable Super Strict mode and prevent HelpMeFocus app uninstallation.

Please be assured that HelpMeFocus - Block Distractions, Stay Focused will never use these permissions to access your private data.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR HUAWEI/XIAOMI USERS Huawei and Xiaomi devices have task killer services that interfere with this app. To ensure it works properly you need to add this app to the allowed apps in security settings.

In case of concerns with the app blocker, please provide feedback to - dsimpletools.helpmefocus@gmail.com. We will be more than happy to help you out.
Fixed profile saving related issue
Allows an application to collect component usage statistics
Declaring the permission implies intention to use the API and the user of the device can grant permission through the Settings application.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.