Switchly helps you stay focused.

Switch profiles in seconds and block distractions before weak moments turn into wasted time.

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Infos

About the app

Switchly is built for flexible but serious focus control: profiles, layered blocking, limits, statistics, automation, and strict anti-bypass options when you want them.

Profile-based setup

Create profiles like Work, Study, Sleep, or Deep Focus. Every profile stores its own apps, websites, in-app blocks, limits, and rules.

App + website blocking

Block distracting apps and websites per profile. Switchly enforces those rules while protection is active.

In-app blocking

Block specific distraction zones inside apps, such as Shorts, Reels, or Explore, instead of blocking the whole app if you do not want to.

Limits + statistics

Set daily limits by time and opens, then review usage stats and blocked attempts to see what is actually happening.

Control modes

Choose which control path is trusted: Schedule mode, NFC mode, QR mode, or Mixed mode if you want several methods at once.

Anti-bypass options

Use temporary disable, temporary enable, emergency unlock, required NFC/QR unlock, and locked settings for more deliberate friction.

NFC, QR, Quick Tile

Control Switchly with NFC tags, QR actions, and the Android Quick Settings tile. UID-only paired tags add an extra security layer.

Schedules + automation

Trigger actions by time, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. That makes Switchly adapt automatically to work, study, commuting, or sleep contexts.

Notifications, backup, privacy

Blocked notifications stay on-device, backups are optional when signed in, and Switchly is designed around local processing.

No overlay needed

Newer versions do not require overlay permission. Core blocking is handled through official Android permissions like Accessibility and Usage Access.

Good to know: Switchly is event-based and usually light on battery in normal use, even though Wi-Fi or Bluetooth schedules can require foreground-service behavior on some devices.

Flow

How it works

Setup once, then let Switchly handle the repetitive discipline part for you.

1

Run guided setup

Open the tutorial and grant required permissions for app detection, usage, and focus enforcement.

2

Create your first profile

Pick a purpose like Work, Study or Sleep and save a dedicated rule set for that mode.

3

Select blocks and limits

Choose apps, websites and in-app surfaces to block, then add optional daily limits (time and/or opens).

4

Add anti-bypass friction

Require NFC or QR for deactivation if needed, so disabling focus mode becomes a deliberate action.

5

Automate with schedules

Trigger profiles by clock time, Wi-Fi SSID, or Bluetooth device to reduce daily manual switching.

6

Review and fine-tune

Check usage stats and blocked attempts weekly, then tighten or relax rules per profile.

Pro tip: keep one stricter profile for high-focus sessions and one lighter profile for normal days.

Support

FAQ

Common questions about setup, permissions, protection modes, NFC/QR, schedules and privacy.

How do I get started?
Create a profile, choose what you want to block or limit, then enable Switchly. Optional: require NFC or QR to disable it, so you cannot turn it off too easily in weak moments.
How does Switchly work in a nutshell?
Switchly helps you stay focused by blocking apps, websites, and specific in-app areas like Shorts, Reels, or Explore. You choose the rules per profile, then Switchly enforces them while it is enabled.
What features does Switchly have?
Core features include app blocking, website blocking, in-app blocking, blocked notifications inbox, profiles, schedules, limits, usage stats, and backup/restore when signed in.
How does in-app blocking work?
In-app blocking uses Accessibility to detect specific screens like YouTube Shorts or Instagram Reels/Explore and redirect you out of them. If a popup does not always appear, it can be due to navigation timing or app UI changes, but Switchly still attempts to exit the blocked area safely.
What are profiles for?
Profiles contain app selections and blocking rules, for example Work, Study, or Sleep. You can create, rename, duplicate, or delete profiles, and the active profile is always shown at the top.
Temporary disable vs emergency unlock — what is the difference?
Temporary disable pauses blocking for a short time and then enables it again automatically. Emergency unlock disables all restrictions for a fixed time and can only be used once per calendar day. Both timers are shown on the main screen.
What does “Require NFC tag to disable” do?
When enabled, Switchly can only be disabled by scanning a valid NFC tag. Manual toggle, Quick Settings tile, and certain controls are locked or show warnings. It acts like a physical key for turning off your restriction profile.
How do NFC tags and UID-only pairing work?
Switchly can write NFC tags for actions like enable, disable, toggle, temporary disable, or profile-based actions. With UID-only pairing, Switchly stores only the hardware UID and can be configured to accept only paired tags, which is useful even for read-only tags.
Can I use NFC and QR together?
Yes. You can enable both and use NFC as the main method with QR as backup, for example. Keeping the QR code less convenient can add more friction against impulsive disabling.
How do schedules work?
Schedules let Switchly react automatically when a condition matches. Conditions can be time, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth, and actions can enable, disable, toggle, or control both the start and end of an active period.
Why do Wi-Fi schedules need Location permission?
Android treats the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) as location-like information. Without Location permission, Wi-Fi schedules cannot reliably read the current network and may not trigger correctly.
How do app limits work?
If you set a daily limit, Switchly tracks usage time and blocks the app once the limit is reached. Usage stats can also help you review trends and blocked attempts later.
Which permissions does Switchly use?
Switchly mainly uses Accessibility and Usage Access to detect the foreground app and enforce your rules. Overlay permission is no longer required in newer versions.
What data does Switchly collect?
Processing happens locally on your device. No personal usage data is sold or shared, and backups or account features are optional.
What exactly is included in Premium?
Premium adds optional extras like more accent colors, a custom color picker, custom temporary durations, additional Wi-Fi and Bluetooth schedules, and enhanced insights. Core blocking stays free.
Can I back up my setup or move to a new phone?
Yes. Sign in, create a backup, and later restore it on the same account on a new device or after a reset.

Download + support

Get Switchly the way you want

Use Google Play for the easiest install, or open the APK page for direct downloads and older versions.