Tilo Try it now

Heads-up: The app is currently only available in German. An English version is already in the works.

Phone away.
Mind clear.

Tilo blocks the apps that distract you. You can only unlock them with your NFC tag or QR code.

Why Tilo?
  • Completely free
  • No sign-up
  • Your data stays on your iPhone
  • Any NFC sticker or QR code works
Screenshot
Home screen
Tilo waving
Hi, I'm Tilo!

How it works

Three steps.

  1. 01

    Pick your apps

    Choose what distracts you.

  2. 02

    Scan your tag or QR code

    The apps are blocked instantly.

  3. 03

    Scan again

    Done, everything is unlocked.

Free

Tilo is completely free.

Other apps like Brick charge for their hardware or a subscription. Tilo needs neither an NFC chip purchase nor a subscription. A simple QR code works just as well.

Tilo

€0

  • App completely free
  • No subscription
  • No chip to buy
  • A printed QR code is enough

Brick & Co.

from approx. $59

  • You have to buy their device
  • Some require a subscription
  • No hardware, no blocking
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Prices without guarantee, as of October 2026. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

FAQ

Questions and answers

Do I need an account?

No. Tilo doesn't need any sign-up. Just download the app and get started.

Which NFC tags work?

Almost any. A cheap sticker or key fob will do. If you don't have an NFC chip, a QR code is all you need to use the app.

What if I lose my tag?

With the SOS button you can unlock your apps at any time.

Just give it a try.

Tilo is in open beta. Free and without sign-up. The app is currently in German only.

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