Curbox
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 14 Sep 2026; it is registered on GitHub and Google Play and has been in the index since 13 Jul 2026. How this is checked
Curbox is an open-source Android app designed to help users curb screen time and digital addiction. It allows granular blocking of apps, websites, and specific features like Reels or Shorts, and offers focus sessions, usage tracking, and unlock challenges. Ideal for individuals wanting to regain control over their attention and device usage.
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Overview
6 featuresPurpose: Helps users reduce screen time and digital distractions by blocking apps and websites on Android devices.
Inferred · not functionally tested
Audience: individuals seeking to manage screen time and reduce digital addiction
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Functions: monitoring
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Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown
Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: GPL-3.0 · platforms: MOBILE, WEB · deployment: browser, android
Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.
Record sources: curbox.app · f-droid.org · github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.
Curbox sits in PulseGate's Other habits & wellbeing category. Inferred · not functionally tested: It helps users reduce screen time and digital distractions by blocking apps and websites on Android devices. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as an open-source project for individuals seeking to manage screen time and reduce digital addiction. Basis unknown · not verified: Curbox is open source under the GPL-3.0 license. Basis unknown · not verified: Curbox is available on the web and Android.
nethical6 builds and maintains Curbox, and it first shipped in 2024. Development happens publicly on GitHub with 1k stars and 181 commits in the last 90 days. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include app blocking, screen time tracking, and focus sessions.
Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.
Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested
- App blocking
- Screen time tracking
- Focus sessions
- Granular blocking
- Usage limits
- Unlock challenges
Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested
Built with & integrations
Trust & compliance
Indexing history
1What PulseGate has recorded for this listing
- Indexed13 Jul · 18:59 UTCApp Blocker: Curbox Detox seen via F-Droid RepositorySource: F-Droid Repository · Open
Frequently asked questions about Curbox
- What does Curbox do?
- Inferred · not functionally tested: Curbox helps users reduce screen time and digital distractions by blocking apps and websites on Android devices. It is catalogued under Other habits & wellbeing on PulseGate.
- Who should use Curbox?
- Inferred · not functionally tested: Curbox is an open-source project built for individuals seeking to manage screen time and reduce digital addiction.
- Is Curbox free?
- Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Curbox is open source under the GPL-3.0 license and free to use.
- What platforms does Curbox run on?
- Basis unknown · not verified: Curbox runs on the web and Android.
- Is Curbox still maintained?
- PulseGate's liveness check found it on 14 Sep 2026. Its GitHub repository shows 181 commits in the last 90 days.
- Who makes Curbox?
- Curbox is developed by nethical6.
- How long has Curbox been around?
- Curbox first shipped in 2024.
- Is Curbox open source?
- Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Curbox is open source under the GPL-3.0 license, developed on GitHub.
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