Cold Turkey

No-frills app that gets the job done. It wouldn't let me open apps from the home screen, and I couldn't close it from the "all apps" button on my htc ten so that wasn't an issue. I do have a wish list though: -block certain apps but otherwise leave phone alone. -block everything but whitelist certain apps (i use messenger to text, use other apps for work) -allow for longer block times so i don't have to muster up the willpower to block the phone multiple times a day :)

Doesn't work on Android 7.x! This distraction blocker can be easily bypassed on Android 7.x when you go into split screen multi tasking mode... Other then that if you use a phone/tablet (most devices running Android 6.X or lower) without split screen multi tasking, it's nearly impossible to bypass it

I have the Premium desktop version of Cold Turkey and find it to be a great productivity tool. This mobile version really lacks enough features to make it user friendly. The #1 one feature needed is the ability to access emergency calling. #2 would be the ability to answer incoming calls. #3 would be the ability to select what apps are blocked. The developer has hinted that more features are coming...hopefully soon.

Easily the best no distraction app out there but far from perfect. There is one thing you could do to make it perfect. 1.) What if I want to use the calculator or my Dictionary app while studying ? There should be a way to exclude some apps from being blocked. Otherwise a great app to block distractions.

Completely took over my phone on install despite having not started a Cold Turkey. Could not be deleted or let me do anything on my phone until I relented and went Cold Turkey for a minute first. Uninstalling because I don't want to go through that again. That said I'm a premium user of the Windows app and highly recommend it.

It's perfect with one big flaw. While it's activated, if you click on recent app key and quickly swipe this app away, it closes. Also, if you have configured 'back button long press closes current app' in settings, doing this simply force closes this app. Extremely easy bypass method. This practically made it useless for me. Please fix it.

Hi this app is amazing and mean. Does what it is supposed to do. I have the paid desktop version which is super helpful in boosting productivity. Can you make this mobile version similar to the desktop version? And also increase the 60 minute duration. Phones are bigger distractions than laptops these days. Thanks!!!

It locked my whole phone with it only open and not active. My alarm was going of this morning and I couldn't shut it off. This app was blocking my phone, and I didn't have the app active. I had to pull the battery out to stop this app. I'm uninatalling it, so this doesn't happen again. Please fix.

Will rate 5 stars if it's solved Hey dev I have to tell you one more thing I am able to close this app with my god speed finger movements after time starts is there any solution to it. First it took me 3-4 tries now I can do just with 1.

It works great. But as soon as you power down your phone and turn it back on it no longer blocks any apps. Also I've found that when I open the app on accident it blocks my apps without me telling it to.

Disappointed they don't make the mobile app as comprehensive as the desktop version. I would pay to be able to schedule lock time and choose which website to block from chrome mobile app.

I like the simple no-nonsense approach. One click and you're cold turkey. It blocks nearly everything but you can restart the phone in the middle of a session and that acts as a pretty big loophole. Devs please fix. I'm using on oneplus 3

I have the CT app on my computer. Amazing thing. Paid for the pro version. Still amazing. I bang my head, and want to scream. But it keeps me away from all distractions at the end of the day and I can't uninstall it easily! This however, is a dissapointment and a farcry from its desktop counter part. Although i have seen the devs comments, i think it's better to notify this app to be beta till all loopholes are solved

A good program. I bought it for my pc >>BUT<< the app can easily be bypassed. All you need to do is drag the corner to make it run in a window and it won't block anything.

Concept it great, i also use it on my laptop. The only thing, which kind off scares me, is that when you block your phone, you are unable to call the alarm number...

I really love this app. I used to have it on my laptop and I still use it and one day fumbling through the play store I found this app. It is one of my most favourite apps of all time but however a small problem is that I usually keep my phone blocked for an hour but after like 15 minutes, the cold turkey app gets called off. This keeps happening repetitively. I hope this gets fixed and more new features like the schedules are also added. Overall a 5 star from my side. ;-)

It's disabling the phone without my switching on the timer. I just have to go to the app and my phone gets disabled. It worked very well on other versions of android not 7. Please look into the matter.

It's ok but not the best way to block yourself from distractions. It block you from using all apps. This is not Always ideal as some apps I would still like access to. E.g. I would like to be able to listen to music while working. However it does not block notifications. So messages from WhatsApp and Facebook etc still pop up and I can read them. App needs work to be really useful.

Need to add more time, and an option to automatically block at certain times of the day and certain days of the week. It's sad because this is the only reliable app for this purpose. If only you would expand its capabilities, it would be perfect. I would pay $20 for a version like that.

I liked this app but the fact that you can only lock for 60 minutes is irritating! Please please please PLEASE make it possible to lock your phone for atleast 2 hours or more! Until then I can only give 3 starts. It would be cool if you could block notifications as well but not necessary.

Unlike other focus apps, this one doesn't let you keep it open in the background and use your phone normally, a huge problem. I helps me focus with my ADHD and removes. Temptation. PROBLEMS: I can't make emergency calls, 1 hour isn't long enough, it blocks everything before I even hit cold turkey, and the BIGGEST ONE: if you quickly open up the app switcher, you can quickly swipe it away. Please make it so that you can't open the app switcher at all.

I have Cold Turkey on all my devices, and I must say that it's by far the best. I know bc I have tested many of them. If you're a Windows user they also have the app available for Windows. I am also a big fan of the CT Writer, and if I'm not wrong its available both on Macs and Win computers. Also, I had a question about the app and thr developer not only replied very quickly but also did his best to help! One other thing that's worth mentioning is the simplicity of the app. Overall, great app & developer!

The app definately does its job - cant access ANYTHING. However, it would be nice to access certain apps used for work -- and what I found unnerving was that you can't even open the phone/ dial pad. I do not own a land line so this is scary if I needed to call 911. There should be an emergency call override.

You have to move quick to Uninstall the app to access your phone. It should give an option to block everything but phone/text. I removed this, won't be bothering again and will recommend against this app to anyone looking for what I am.

Needs to be more like desktop app where you can choose what specifically you want blocked. You should be able to choose which apps you can't access. A scheduler would also be nice, allowing you to input a specific day or time (I.e. every Monday at 5 block me from Facebook etc.)

Need to add more time, and an option to automatically block at certain times of the day and certain days of the week. It's sad because this is the only reliable app for this purpose. If only you would expand its capabilities, it would be perfect. I would pay $20 for a version like that.

I liked this app but the fact that you can only lock for 60 minutes is irritating! Please please please PLEASE make it possible to lock your phone for atleast 2 hours or more! Until then I can only give 3 starts. It would be cool if you could block notifications as well but not necessary.

However, it goes cold turkey before I go cold turkey. Meaning that when I enter the app and set the time without pressing the Go cold turkey button, and I go back out to text people that I'm going cold turkey, I can't because the app is already blocking me. Also, why can't it allow me to choose certain apps to block and a longer amount of blocking time? I dont want to warn people that I'm going cold turkey because my messaging and phone will be blocked or have to reset blocking periods. Please fix this.

The desktop app is great, and the simple concept of the phone app is good, too. On a Samsung S7, it is still possible to open the multiple task button (bottom left, overlapping rectangle button) and force-quit the app, which prevents it from functioning effectively as a phone blocker. Fix this, and it would deserve 5 stars, hands down. The ability to disable the app in less than a second unfortunately renders it useless as of the current version (2).

I love it. If it wasn't for Cold Turkey, I would stay up 3+ hours too late surfing the internet on my phone every night. Cold Turkey stops that, enabling me to get more sleep. Cheers, Cold Turkey. I owe you one!

App works as intended. Incoming calls are allowed, which is a plus. Give me a way to block apps more than 60mins & make the app not close when clearing ram, and i would give 5 stars! I promise!

I bought the PC version. It's perfect. BUT the cellphone version doesn't work. It blocks you out temporarily but when you come back after a few minutes, the block is gone even if you set it for 60 minutes.

This app has kept me studying when I am supposed to. I am usually so addicted to my phone and YouTube, but this app helps me stay focused to produce quality marks! Although this app is really amazing, I would recommend allowing emergency calls. Thanks!

This app is awesome for staying focused , however it completely blocks off other important features of your phone like recieving calls . It would be great if there was an option to allow certain numbers from getting through for if there was an emergency. And also I found that if I press the button to close my apps , if I swipe fast enough I can bypass cold turkey, so it would be awesome if you would kind of disable that button on ones phone to show and close open apps.

It locked my whole phone with it only open and not active. My alarm was going of this morning and I couldn't shut it off. This app was blocking my phone, and I didn't have the app active. I had to pull the battery out to stop this app. I'm uninatalling it, so this doesn't happen again. Please fix.

Showed this to my friend because I loved it so much; he then undid all of the good of this app by spamming the multitask button whilst hitting where the close all button should be. Took just a couple of seconds to ruin the illusion. Also, doesn't keep blocking after restart.

Atleast the basic things like - phone calls, calculator and camera should be kept enabled, for security and convenience. Otherwise very good app for a strict non distracted focus on work and study.

It would be nice if you can block more than an hour. Also removing the battery is easy.... Update:- Nice to hear your reply. I actually own the PC version of Cold Turkey already and use it everyday and totally love it! So I hope I don't have to pay again to get the Android version when you release it.

Really nice app guys. It is often in programmers' minds that you need to always have some kind of 'get out of jail card' type thing with these apps, but I love the way that there is no way (I have discovered yet) to get out of whatever homework I'm doing and procrastinate on my phone!

I love this app, but if there's an emergency, you can't call for help. This would be SO much better it connected to your phone and let you block off certain apps that distract you. To be clear, the app is still great. Just a minor change would be much appreciated. Thank you!