Block any application on Mac
Block any macOS application. Stay focused and reclaim your productivity.
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Why you need an application blocker for your Mac
Desktop applications are the invisible productivity killers. Messaging apps like Slack and Discord constantly interrupt your flow. Gaming platforms like Steam and social apps demand your attention with notifications. Entertainment apps pull you away from important work. Every notification, every "quick check" destroys your focus and costs you valuable time. The solution? Block distracting applications completely during work hours.
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How Hyud's application blocker
works on Mac
Configure your blocklist and prevent yourself from opening distracting apps during focused work time.
1. Select Apps to Block
Choose from any installed macOS application from messaging apps like Slack or Discord, games like Steam or League of Legends, social media apps, to any application. Build an unlimited blocklist tailored to your needs.
2. Applications Are Blocked
Hyud prevents blocked applications from launching. When you try to open a blocked app, it immediately closes. No temptation, no access, complete focus. All blocking happens locally on your Mac with zero data sent to external servers.
3. Deep Focus Achieved
With distracting applications completely inaccessible, you can finally achieve true deep work. No interruptions from messaging apps, no gaming temptations, no social media rabbit holes. Just you and your important work.
Powerful features
Block any macOS application
Hyud can block any application installed on your Mac. Unlike parental control solutions that have limited app lists, Hyud gives you complete freedom to block any application file on your system.
From productivity apps you want to avoid during personal time, to games and entertainment apps during work hours, to messaging platforms during deep focus sessions, you have unlimited control over your application environment.
System-Level app blocking
Hyud blocks applications both at the application level and the macOS system level, using native APIs. This means blocked apps cannot run. There's no workaround, no bypass, no "just this once".
When you attempt to launch a blocked application, Hyud immediately terminates it. This enforcement is far more powerful than simple notification reminders or self-control apps that rely on willpower.
Work sessions with locked blocking
Start a session and Hyud will block your configured applications for a set duration. You cannot cancel or modify the blocking once a session starts, even if you restart your Mac or try to uninstall Hyud.
This unbreakable commitment eliminates the temptation to "just quickly check Twitter" or "play one quick game". Your future focused self wins over your distracted impulses.
Schedule automatic app blocking
Create blocking schedules (session) to automatically block applications during specific time periods. Block gaming apps during work hours, messaging apps during deep work time, or social apps during study sessions.
Set up different schedules for different days. Perfect for maintaining consistent productivity habits without having to manually enable blocking every day.
Complete privacy protection
Your privacy is important. Hyud performs all application blocking directly on your Mac using native macOS APIs. Zero usage data is ever transmitted to external servers.
Your blocked applications list, usage patterns, and when you access apps remain completely private on your device. We never track, collect, or analyze your application usage.
Common applications to block on your Mac
Here are the most commonly blocked applications that destroy focus and productivity. Hyud can block all of these and any other macOS app.
Messaging & Communication
- ✓ Block Slack
- ✓ Block Discord
- ✓ Block Microsoft Teams
- ✓ Block Telegram
- ✓ Block WhatsApp Desktop
- ✓ Block Signal
- ✓ Block Skype
- ✓ Block Zoom (when not in meetings)
Gaming Platforms & Games
- ✓ Block Steam
- ✓ Block Epic Games Launcher
- ✓ Block League of Legends
- ✓ Block Minecraft
- ✓ Block Fortnite
- ✓ Block Battle.net
- ✓ Block Origin (EA Games)
- ✓ Block any installed game
Social Media & Entertainment
- ✓ Block Twitter/X app
- ✓ Block Instagram app
- ✓ Block TikTok app
- ✓ Block Spotify
- ✓ Block Apple Music
- ✓ Block YouTube Desktop
- ✓ Block Reddit apps
- ✓ Block Netflix app
Other Distracting Apps
- ✓ Block email clients (Mail, Outlook, Thunderbird)
- ✓ Block news reader apps
- ✓ Block photo editing apps (during work)
- ✓ Block creative apps (during personal time)
- ✓ Block shopping apps
- ✓ Block streaming apps
Why choosing Hyud
One-Time purchase available
Unlike some subscription-based app blockers, Hyud also offers a one-time payment option. Buy once, block apps forever. No monthly fees, no recurring charges, no subscription management hassles.
Native macOS application
Built specifically for macOS using Swift and native Apple technologies. This ensures better performance, lower resource usage, seamless macOS integration, and reliability compared to cross-platform alternatives.
Truly unbreakable during sessions
During Deep Work Sessions, applications remain blocked even if you restart your Mac. This commitment mechanism helps you maintain focus when discipline wavers.
Complete productivity suite
Hyud isn't just an app blocker. It includes website blocking, AI-powered posture monitoring, intelligent break reminders, and blocking/work sessions. Everything you need for peak productivity.
Beautiful macOS design
Hyud features a modern, clean interface designed with macOS design principles. Beautiful, intuitive, and most importantly, powerful.
Zero data collection
All application blocking happens locally on your Mac. Your blocked apps list and usage data never leaves your device. Complete privacy guaranteed, we literally cannot see what apps you block.
Who benefits from application blocking on Mac?
Hyud's application blocking helps professionals, students, and anyone seeking better digital habits regain control of their time.
Software Developers
Block YouTube, Discord, Slack or any other apps during coding sessions to maintain flow state and write better code faster.
Students & Academics
Block gaming platforms, entertainment apps, and social media during study sessions to improve grades and learning outcomes.
Gamers Seeking Balance
Block Steam, Epic Games, and gaming apps during work hours to prevent "just one quick game" from turning into hours of lost productivity.
Remote Workers
Block messaging apps, entertainment platforms, and personal apps during work hours to maintain professional boundaries when working from home.
Creative Professionals
Block communication and social apps during creative work to achieve flow states necessary for design, writing, music production, and other creative endeavors.
Parents & Families
Set healthy boundaries by blocking entertainment and gaming apps during homework time or family hours to encourage better habits.
What people say about Hyud
See what our users think about Hyud.
I have a small kyphosis and years of working behind a laptop only made it worse for my back. This app helps me correct my posture which I hope will help to reduce the pain and curvature from getting worse.
The website blocking feature is exactly what I needed. I always find myself navigating to Reddit and then losing the flow when working.
I'm glad I found this application. I didn't realize I was sitting that bad and it really helps me to fix my posture when working.
I have a small kyphosis and years of working behind a laptop only made it worse for my back. This app helps me correct my posture which I hope will help to reduce the pain and curvature from getting worse.
The website blocking feature is exactly what I needed. I always find myself navigating to Reddit and then losing the flow when working.
I'm glad I found this application. I didn't realize I was sitting that bad and it really helps me to fix my posture when working.
Amazing application to force myself to move my body frequently. Would appreciate having more types of exercises during the breaks though. I recommend.
I work a lot and being forced to take a 20 minutes break every 2 hours has been a great help to reduce my work fatigue.
By far the best productivity app I found. It definitely increased my focus and the amount of work I was able to do.
I used to get neck and back pain because my head was heading forward too much. With Hyud I'm forced to sit straight as much as I can and my pain has reduced over the weeks.
Amazing application to force myself to move my body frequently. Would appreciate having more types of exercises during the breaks though. I recommend.
I work a lot and being forced to take a 20 minutes break every 2 hours has been a great help to reduce my work fatigue.
By far the best productivity app I found. It definitely increased my focus and the amount of work I was able to do.
I used to get neck and back pain because my head was heading forward too much. With Hyud I'm forced to sit straight as much as I can and my pain has reduced over the weeks.
Great tool. I struggle to stay focused on my work, and the fact that it blocks websites that could distract me is a game changer for me. Now make it for iPhone please.
My posture on my chair was terrible, even on a good one because I was not noticing it. I like this app because it alerts me when I start to sit wrong and I can quickly fix it.
I work sitted all day and I know it's very bad for my health. Hyud makes me move more frequently and I indeed feel less exhausted than before.
As an entrepreneur, I can't afford wasting my times on distractions so I use the blocker extensively. The other features are also a nice to have.
Great tool. I struggle to stay focused on my work, and the fact that it blocks websites that could distract me is a game changer for me. Now make it for iPhone please.
My posture on my chair was terrible, even on a good one because I was not noticing it. I like this app because it alerts me when I start to sit wrong and I can quickly fix it.
I work sitted all day and I know it's very bad for my health. Hyud makes me move more frequently and I indeed feel less exhausted than before.
As an entrepreneur, I can't afford wasting my times on distractions so I use the blocker extensively. The other features are also a nice to have.
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- Break Reminder
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- Curfew
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About Hyud
Hey 👋
I'm Arthur, the founder of Hyud.
I realized that I was spending way too much time working on my computer, sitting at my desk for hours without taking any breaks. This is terrible because it doesn’t just lower productivity but can also lead to serious health issues such as back pain, cancer, heart disease and more, which is a much bigger concern to me.
So I created Hyud to help me take regular breaks while doing a bit of exercise, stretch my body more frequently and finally control and fix my posture. And the results are here. My productivity has increased, I improved my posture, have less back pain than before and I'm pretty sure that my body will thank me on the long run.
Hyud functionalities have then been extended with the ambition to make it the best productivity tool on the market. Should you have any questions or feedback, you can contact us via email or contact me via socials.
