App Blocker: Curbox Detox

Nethical | System

6 Downloads 14 Views v2.0 7.65 MB 4.1+

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Editor's Overview

App Blocker: Curbox Detox is a system application developed by Nethical, packaged as a single Android APK of version 2.0 weighing in at 7.65 MB. The package targets Android 4.1+ and above. Below you'll find the publisher's own description, a quick spec sheet, and a short buyer-beware checklist so you know exactly what you're installing before tapping download.

Install Checklist

Only download through the button on this page — never from third-party mirrors or shortened links, which are the most common way malware spreads.
File size is a light 7.65 MB, so it installs quickly even on modest connections.
This build is signed by "Nethical" — always verify the developer name matches what's listed on the app's official store page before installing an update.
After install, Android may prompt you to allow "Install from unknown sources" — approve only this one install, then revoke the permission in Settings > Apps > Special access.
We link directly to the APK file or the publisher's repository; we do not modify the binary. Always run a virus scan after any sideloaded install.

About this app

Curbox (formerly Digipauwse) is a free and open source app blocker and screen time tracker built for digital wellbeing and a real digital detox. As an app blocker it lets you block apps, websites, reels and shorts, then watch your screen time drop and your focus come back.

Block apps and websites

• App and Website Blocker: block any distracting app or website completely
• URL Path Blocking: block just one part of a site, like m.youtube.com/shorts, while the rest of YouTube still works
• Short Form Content Blocker: shut off Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts so the feed stops pulling you back
• Tamper Protection: make it difficult to uninstall Curbox or turn off its blocking service
• Settings Change Delay: make weaker rule changes wait before they take effect, giving you time to reconsider

Hide only the distracting parts

Granular UI Hiding lets you remove the trap inside an app without losing the app. Curbox lays a clean overlay over the exact area you pick, so everything else keeps working. For example, hide the YouTube home feed but keep search, blank out the Instagram explore tab, or the entire home feed while allowing posts from friends. You stay in control of what you see.

Stay focused

• Focus Mode: pause apps and websites for a set time so you can study or work in peace
• Scheduled DND: turn on Do Not Disturb automatically at the hours you set
• App Specific Grayscale: drain the color out of Instagram while your Camera stays full color, so dull apps lose their pull
• Scheduled Usage Limits: set when a group is active and how much use is available during that time
• Mindful Messages: gentle nudges that run as overlay when you use an app
• Attention Span Tracking: see how long you stay with short form videos before moving on

See your time

• Usage Analytics: clear breakdowns of how long you spend in each app and website
• Focus Statistics: track your focus sessions and your progress over time
• Live Scroll Counter: a real time count of how many short videos you have scrolled
• Session Timer: a live timer of how long the current app has been open
• Home Screen Widgets: keep your stats and quick controls on your home screen

Choose how hard it is to give in

When you use all the time available in a schedule, you decide what it takes to get back in.

• Strict Blockade: no access at all
• Timed Unlocks: each unlock lasts a short set time, like 5 minutes
• Dynamic Unlocks: pick the unlock length yourself each time
• QR or Barcode Unlock: scan a real barcode, like one on a book, so you have to get up and move
• Sentence Retyping: type out a full sentence before the app will open
• Unlock Limits: cap how many unlocks you get every few hours
• NFC Unlock: use a physical NFC tag to make unlocking a deliberate action
• Adaptive Math: solve a changing math challenge before you can unlock

Built for developers

The Curbox API lets approved apps start Focus Mode, change Curbox settings, and read usage statistics. You stay in control of which apps receive access.

Curbox is the app blocker for anyone who wants to block distracting apps and websites, cut screen time, and take back their focus. Free, open source, no ads.

Details

Version	v2.0
Size	7.65 MB
Developer	Nethical
Category	System
Package	neth.iecal.curbox
Android	4.1+
Last Updated	Oct 29, 2026
Downloads	6

Frequently Asked Questions

Is App Blocker: Curbox Detox free to download?
Yes. The APK file linked from this page is free. The developer may offer in-app purchases once installed, but obtaining the installer itself costs nothing.

What Android version does App Blocker: Curbox Detox require?
Android 4.1+ or newer. Installing on older devices may cause crashes or refuse to install.

Is App Blocker: Curbox Detox safe to install?
We link to the exact APK published by Nethical. We do not modify the file. Still, as with any sideloaded app, scan it with a reputable antivirus before opening it, and only grant permissions the app genuinely needs.

How do I update App Blocker: Curbox Detox?
Install the newer version on top of the old one — Android will keep your data. If the signature differs, uninstall first (you may lose local progress).

Why is the app not installing?
Common causes: not enough storage, an older Android version than 4.1+, or a conflicting build already installed. Free up space, check your OS version, and uninstall any previous copy before retrying.

How to Download & Install App Blocker: Curbox Detox

Tap the Download APK button above and save the file to your device.
Open your device Settings → Security (or Apps → Special access → Install unknown apps) and allow your file manager or browser to install unknown apps for this one file only.
Open the downloaded neth.iecal.curbox.apk file from your Downloads folder.
Tap Install and wait for Android to finish.
Open «App Blocker: Curbox Detox» by Nethical and grant only the permissions it actually needs.
Revoke the "unknown sources" permission once you are done installing.

Note: this page hosts or links to the installer only. The application name, icon and description are provided for identification. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.