Ahero (formerly Sidekick) is a cross-platform distraction blocker and deep work app that helps you block distracting websites and apps, run timed focus sessions, and stay accountable. It combines hard-to-bypass website and app blocking with goal tracking, calendar integration, and accountability buddies to help knowledge workers and students do meaningful work.
Block any site, app, or specific page with limits, schedules, or permanent blocks, plus settings that make blocks hard to bypass.
Password-protect and lock your settings, prevent force-quitting, and bring an accountability buddy to stay committed.
Block specific subdomains and individual pages rather than just whole sites, while keeping access to pages you actually need.
Run custom deep work sessions with built-in breaks to build momentum and stay in flow.
Sync your existing calendar to view events and launch focus sessions directly from your schedule.
Connect with friends to support each other and stay accountable to your focus goals.
Map out goals in detail and track focus progress over time with reporting and metrics.
Schedule timed focus sessions tied to goals and block distracting apps so every session moves work forward.
Students block social media and distracting sites across devices to study and visualize their time in chunks.
Block social media apps and sites on phone and computer to break compulsive scrolling habits.
Pair with friends as accountability buddies to stay committed to focus goals and support each other.
Available on Mac, Windows, iOS, plus Chrome and Firefox browser extensions.
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