Place the Key
Pair it with the app once. Then leave it somewhere you have to get up to reach.
NFC focus key
Unlocking takes a walk.
A small Key that locks the apps you choose. Tap your phone on it to lock. To unlock, you get up and walk to it.
No subscription
Privacy-first design
Made in Switzerland
Swiss made
The problem
We've been there too.
You install a blocker, set a limit and promise yourself it holds this time. Then the limit appears, and "Ignore for 15 minutes" is right there. One tap and you're back in.
That isn't a lack of willpower. Willpower runs low by the evening, and a blocker that lives on your phone keeps the off switch one tap away.
The solution
Move the off switch off your phone.
dimd makes it easier to lock out distractions by making unlocking physical. The apps you choose stay locked until you walk to the Key and tap it. Those few steps are usually enough to change your mind.
Tap to lock
Choose what to block, then tap your phone on the Key. A schedule can also lock for you.
Walk to unlock
To open your apps, walk to the Key and tap it again. Often you decide the walk isn't worth it.
Order
Get the Key.
A one-time purchase. The app is free, with no subscription.
dimd Key
Swiss madeCHF 49.95 once
- One dimd Key (NFC, keyring and adhesive back)
- The dimd app for iPhone, free
- Made in Switzerland
- Shipping with Swiss Post: CHF 7.00 per order
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Secure checkout by Stripe. Choose the quantity there. Requires an iPhone with iOS 17 or later. 30-day returns.
FAQ
Questions
What if I need my apps and the Key isn't nearby?
Pay CHF 3.99 in the app and it unlocks right away.
Do I need a subscription?
No. You buy the Key once and the app is free. The only in-app purchase is the optional CHF 3.99 unlock.
Which phones does it work with?
iPhones with iOS 17 or later. dimd uses Apple's Screen Time to lock apps and the iPhone's NFC reader for the Key. An Android version is in the works.
Do I need the Key to lock?
No. You can tap the Key or press Lock in the app, and schedules lock on their own. Only unlocking needs the Key, or the CHF 3.99 unlock.
Can't I just delete the app or turn it off?
With strict mode on, dimd cannot be deleted while a lock is running. iOS still lets you switch off Screen Time access in Settings, and we won't pretend otherwise. dimd makes giving in slow and deliberate. For most people, that is enough.
Do calls and messages still work?
Yes. You choose what locks. A block list locks only the apps you pick. An allow list locks everything except what you allow, so add Phone, Messages and Maps.
What data do you collect?
None. There are no accounts, no servers and no analytics. Your settings, stats and the Key's fingerprint stay on your phone. Payments are handled by the App Store.