Block the apps that pull you in. They stay blocked until you tap any NFC tag of your choice — stuck anywhere that matters.
Instagram, TikTok, whatever pulls you in.
They cost about 30 cents on Amazon. Stick it somewhere meaningful — desk, fridge, gym bag.
Apps stay blocked until you physically go and tap the tag. The friction is the point.
| untether | Competitors | |
|---|---|---|
| NFC tag | Any tag | Proprietary only |
| Price | Free · $6.99 unlocks all | $60 upfront |
| Extra tags | ~$0.30 each | ~$25 each |
| Account required | No | Yes |
No subscription. No ongoing fees. Pay once, keep it.
Any NDEF tag — NTAG213, NTAG215, NTAG216, MIFARE. About $0.30 each on Amazon.
Pair a new one from Settings. Any tag works.
iOS first. Android is coming.
No accounts, no analytics. Everything stays on your phone.
An emergency unlock is built in, with a short delay so you can't game it.
Screen Time is easy to disable in a moment of weakness. Untether requires you to physically be somewhere and tap something.
No. One payment, one price, keep it forever.
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