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Your phone can wait.
The book cannot.
Readwall blocks Instagram, TikTok, Reddit and everything else you hate yourself for opening — until you've hit your daily reading goal. The reading habit app that requires no willpower. Pay once. No subscriptions.
How many books
are you losing to the scroll?
Move the slider to your average daily screen-time and see what you could read instead.
Three steps. No willpower required.
Readwall works with your laziness, not against it.
Pick your apps to wall
Select the distracting apps you want blocked. Instagram, TikTok, Reddit, all of them if you want.
Set your daily reading goal
Pick how many minutes. Even 10 minutes a day adds up to 8 full books a year.
Read to unlock
Hit your goal and the wall drops. Apps unlock for the rest of the day. No workarounds. Simple.
Read faster, retain more.
Bionic Reading bolds the first letters of every word, training your brain to scan faster with less effort. Toggle the switch on the right to see it in action.
- Scientifically shown to improve reading speed
- Reduce fatigue on long reading sessions
- Works on all your EPUB and PDF files
You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength. The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.
Waste no more time arguing what a good man should be. Be one. Begin at once to live, and count each separate day as a separate life.
Built for people serious
about reading again.
App blocking
A rock-solid engine that completely blocks your chosen apps until you're done reading.
Bionic Reading
Bold-guided reading mode that speeds up comprehension and reduces screen fatigue.
Strict Mode
Prevents you from disabling the block mid-session, even when you feel like giving up.
Streak Tracking
Build momentum with daily streaks and freeze days for when life gets in the way.
Gutenberg Library
Thousands of free public-domain classics available directly inside the app.
Custom EPUB & PDF
Load any book you own. Your library stays private on your device, forever.
An app that won't let you cheat,
even on yourself.
Strict Mode locks settings during blocked hours. You cannot lower your reading goal. You cannot whitelist an app mid-session. You either read, or you don't scroll. It's that simple.
Active until 10:30 AM
Choose your entry point
Readwall is in active development. Lock in your early-bird spot before the price goes up.
Waitlist
Stay in the loop. Be first to know when Readwall launches.
- Launch day notification
- General availability alerts
Founder Preorder
Lifetime premium access locked in at launch. No subscriptions.
- Lifetime license, pay once
- Block unlimited apps & goals
- EPUB/PDF custom library uploads
- Strict Mode and Bionic Reading
- Behind-the-scenes updates
- Exclusive beta testing invites
- Priority launch day access
Stay in the loop
We are finishing Readwall right now. Drop your email and we will send you development updates, beta invites, and the launch notification. Nothing more.
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Read more →Frequent Questions
Does it actually block apps?
Yes. The Android accessibility service ensures chosen apps cannot be opened until the goal is met.
What happens if I miss a day?
Your streak resets unless you have a freeze available. The wall remains up the next day.
Does it work without internet?
Completely offline. Your reading data and local files stay on your device.
What books are available?
Load your own EPUB or PDF files, or browse the built-in Gutenberg library for thousands of free classics.
Can I just delete the app to bypass it?
Yes, but Strict Mode requires you to read before you can uninstall it. You literally have to read your way out.
What happens after I hit my goal?
The wall drops. All your blocked apps become accessible normally for the rest of the day.
Is there an iPhone version?
Yes. Readwall is fully available on iOS, using the native Screen Time API to block your chosen apps.
Does it drain my battery?
The background service is extremely lightweight. Most users report no noticeable battery impact.