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Focus Mode

Focus Mode lets you start a timed session where Curbox blocks your chosen apps and websites. When the timer runs out, everything goes back to normal. It is perfect for study sessions, deep work, or any time you want to concentrate without fighting the urge to check your phone.

How It Works

You set a session length using the slider on the Focus tab. Then you pick a Focus Group — a saved list of apps and websites to block or allow during the session. Tap to start and Curbox takes over.

The Focus tab showing a large 25-minute timer with a horizontal scrubber and a Create Focus Group button Drag the scrubber to set your session length.

Creating a Focus Group

A Focus Group is a preset you save once and reuse anytime. You can have as many groups as you like.

The Create a new group sheet showing fields for group name, Select Apps, Add Websites, block mode toggle, and two checkboxes The group setup sheet — fill in the details and tap Save Group.

  1. Open the Focus tab Tap Focus in the bottom navigation bar.

  2. Tap Create Focus Group This opens the group setup sheet.

  3. Enter a name Type a name in the Enter Group Name field. Call it something that reminds you what it is for, like “Work” or “Reading.”

  4. Select apps Tap Select Apps and choose the apps this group affects.

  5. Add websites (optional) Tap Add Websites and type any website addresses or keywords you want to include.

  6. Choose a block mode Select one of the two options:

    • Block Selected — blocks only the apps and websites you chose.
    • Block All Except Selected — blocks everything except the apps and websites you chose.

  7. Set extra options (optional)

    • Toggle Let me quit mid-sessions on if you want to be able to end the session even if it’s incomplete.
    • Toggle Turn on do not disturb on if you want your phone to silence notifications during the session.

  8. Tap Save Group Your group is saved and ready to use.

Starting a Session

  1. Set the timer Drag the slider on the Focus tab to pick your session length in minutes.

  2. Choose your group Select an existing group from the dropdown, or tap Create Focus Group to make a new one.

  3. Start Tap the confirm button. Curbox activates your group for the duration you set.

Focus Stats

Tap the bar chart icon next to the session slider to open Focus Stats. You can see your total sessions, total focus time, average session length, completion rate, and your current day streak. Use the dropdown at the top to filter by group.

The Focus Stats screen showing Sessions, Total Time, Streak, Avg Session, and Completed percentage tiles above a weekly bar chart Focus Stats — all your session data in one place.