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Empower Focus.
Without Enforcement.
FocusFlow helps schools and businesses create distraction-free environments through self-managed device controls. No surveillance. No enforcement. Just better focus.
FocusFlow Benefits

The Distraction Problem

Digital distractions are costing schools and businesses lost time and productivity. But traditional solutions can create more problems than they solve.

Constant Interruptions

Knowledge workers are interrupted every 11 minutes on average, and it takes 23 minutes to fully refocus. — UC Irvine Research

Academic Impact

Students who use phones during class score 5% lower on exams—equivalent to half a letter grade. Whilst phones in Schools are banned, they are still used in classrooms as required by the teacher. — Communication Education Journal

Enforcement Backfires

Top-down restrictions create resentment and resistance. People find workarounds, and trust erodes.

Privacy Concerns

Traditional MDM and monitoring solutions collect extensive data, creating compliance challenges and damaged trust. They also create resentment and resistance from users, and impact on the devices which are not owned by the business or school.
FocusFlow Problem
Simple Process

How FocusFlow Works

Simple NFC-powered focus zones that put users in control

1 Step

Create an Application Account

Create a new account and update your profile and details of your organisation.

2 Step

Buy or Generate NFC Tokens

Place NFC tags in classrooms, meeting rooms, or study areas. Each tag links to a focus profile.

3 Step

Define Profiles

Configure which apps and categories to limit. Social media, games, entertainment—you choose.

4 Step

Create Policies that you would like users to follow

Create policies that you would like users to follow. You can set time limits, app restrictions, and more.

5 Step

Assign Policies to NFC Tokens

Assign policies to NFC tokens. Each token can have its own set of policies which when scanned will be applied to the device.

6 Step

Users Sign up to the service

Users sign up to the service and create a profile. They can then control the applications and content restrictions they want to enforce.

7 Step

Users scan the NFC token to apply any policy

Users scan the NFC token with their phone. The policies are then applied to the device.

Application Screenshots

Here are some screenshots of the application

NFC Tag

NFC Tag

Application Signed In

Application Ready to Block

Ready to Scan

Ready to Scan

Application Blocked

Application Blocked

Reporting Dashboard

Reporting Dashboard

Why FocusFlow?

A better approach to managing digital distractions

Self-Managed, Not Enforced

Users authorise what can be restricted and decide when to activate. No surveillance, no resentment—just genuine buy-in.

Privacy-First Design

We don't track which apps are used. We don't monitor browsing. GDPR and COPPA compliant by design.

NFC-Powered Simplicity

No complex scheduling. No geofencing that drains battery. Just tap a tag and focus. Tags cost $10.50 each.

No IT Overhead

No Mobile Device Management (MDM) required. Users install from the App Store and configure their own preferences. 15-minute setup.

Compliance Visibility

See which devices are configured and track engagement—without monitoring individual activity. We only track when the service is used, and the policies requested by the organization.

Native iOS Integration

Built on Apple's FamilyControls API for reliable, native app blocking that users trust.

How We Compare

Feature FocusFlow Traditional MDM
Self-managed by users
Privacy-first (no app tracking)
No IT infrastructure required
Compliance reporting
User buy-in High Low
Cost per user/year $2-12 $50-100+

Powerful Features for Administrators

Everything you need to create and manage focus zones

Flexible Profiles

Create unlimited restriction profiles. Block social media, games, entertainment—whatever fits your needs.

Compliance Dashboard

See which devices are configured, track focus session frequency, and monitor engagement—without surveillance.

NFC Zone Management

Register NFC tags, assign them to locations, and link them to specific restriction profiles.

Policy Rules

Assign profiles by grade level, cohort, location, or time of day. Flexible rules for any scenario.

Device Management

Register devices, assign to students/employees, and track configuration status in real-time.

Export & Reports

Export scan events, generate compliance reports, and share insights with stakeholders.

Built for Schools & Businesses

Flexible solutions for any environment where focus matters

For Schools

Classroom Focus Zones

Transform any classroom into a focus zone with a simple NFC tag. Students tap to activate restrictions they've pre-authorised.

Exam Mode

Maximum restrictions during assessments. Clear audit trail for compliance and integrity.

Flexible Policies

Different profiles for different contexts—assign by grade level, cohort, or location.

Student Empowerment

Students choose their scope. They're partners in their own success, not subjects of surveillance.

Image: Classroom with NFC tag

For Businesses

Meeting Room Focus

Eliminate phone distractions in meetings. Employees tap to focus when entering, tap to unlock when leaving.

Deep Work Zones

Designate areas for concentrated work. Open offices, quiet rooms, or entire floors can become focus-enabled.

Training Sessions

Higher engagement and knowledge retention when participants are fully present.

Wellness-First Approach

Support employee wellbeing by providing tools for digital wellness—not surveillance.

Image: Meeting room with NFC tag

"Students aren't being policed—they're choosing to focus. That's the difference."

— [Placeholder: Customer testimonial after pilot]

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Start free. Scale as you grow.

Free

Perfect for pilots and small schools

$0

/ month
Up to 100 devices
3 restriction profiles
Basic reporting
Email support
Get Started
Most Popular

Basic

For medium schools and growing businesses

$99

/ month
Up to 500 devices
Unlimited profiles
Advanced reporting
Priority support
Custom branding
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Pro

For large institutions and enterprise

$299

/ month
Unlimited devices
Unlimited profiles
Full analytics suite
Dedicated support
API access
SSO integration
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Need a custom solution? Contact us for enterprise pricing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this different from MDM?
MDM (Mobile Device Management) enforces restrictions from the top down. FocusFlow empowers users to self-manage their focus. Users authorise which apps can be restricted, and they activate focus mode themselves. This leads to higher adoption and genuine buy-in.
Does this work on Android?
Currently, FocusFlow is iOS-only, leveraging Apple's FamilyControls API for reliable, native app blocking. Android support is on our roadmap.
What data do you collect?
We collect minimal data: device registration info, when focus mode is activated/deactivated, and which profiles are used. We never see which specific apps are blocked or used. Your privacy is protected by design.
Can students bypass the restrictions?
Students authorise the scope of restrictions in the iOS app. Once authorised, they cannot bypass restrictions while focus mode is active. However, they can choose not to authorise certain categories—that's by design. The compliance dashboard shows you who has configured what.
How do NFC tags work?
NFC tags are small, inexpensive stickers or cards (about $0.50 each). When an iOS device taps the tag, our app reads it and activates the appropriate focus profile. No battery required, no complex setup—just tap and focus.
How long does setup take?
Organisation setup takes about 15 minutes. User onboarding takes about 2 minutes per device. No IT infrastructure required—users install the app from the App Store and configure their own preferences.
Where can I get help?
You can contact us at help@focus-flow.life. We're here to help you get started and answer any questions.
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