Interrupt the loop
A small pause before opening the app can be enough to stop automatic checking.
Available for iPhone
Stop losing time to endless swiping.
Selfie Gate blocks distracting apps behind a quick real-world selfie, helping you break compulsive checking before it becomes another hour gone.
Built for dating app fatigue, dopamine loops, and attention you want back.
15:00 Earn access one intentional session at a time.
The problem
Dating apps can look like connection while draining your day.
The loop is familiar: open, refresh, check, compare, swipe, repeat. Selfie Gate turns that unconscious motion into a conscious choice.
Make access intentional
Unlock sessions are earned, visible, and finite, so screen time feels chosen.
Return to real life
The product nudges you back toward actual people, plans, and presence.
App preview
Simple enough to use before the habit takes over.
Swipe through the core product story and onboarding screens.
Endless swiping can feel like connection while quietly increasing loneliness and emotional fatigue.
Dating apps are designed to keep you checking, refreshing, and chasing validation.
Real confidence and meaningful relationships happen outside the screen.
Unlock distracting apps by creating a small real-world moment first.
Interrupt compulsive checking and take back control of your attention.
The goal is not to quit technology. It is to stop wasting time on empty habits.
How it works
A gate, not a guilt trip.
Selfie Gate does not ask you to become a different person overnight. It simply adds a moment of intention before the app opens.
1
Choose apps to block
Select the apps that tend to pull you into checking, swiping, or refreshing.
2
Take a selfie to unlock
Earn a timed session by completing a quick real-world friction step.
3
Use the time on purpose
See what is unlocked, how much time is left, and when to stop.
Pricing
Start small. Upgrade when you want more control.
Download for free, then upgrade in the app when you want more control.
Free
$0/ month
For trying the core gate.
- One blocked app
- Default unlock length
- Basic unlock history
Monthly Pro
$4.99/ month
For active habit change.
- Multiple blocked apps
- Custom unlock length
- Saved selfie history
Annual Pro
$39.99/ year
For staying consistent.
- All Pro features
- Save 33% over monthly
- Preview the newest features first
FAQ
Questions before you gate your first app.
Does Selfie Gate block apps automatically?
You choose which apps to gate, then Selfie Gate uses Screen Time permissions to shield them until you earn an unlock session.
Why a selfie?
A selfie adds just enough real-world friction to interrupt the loop of compulsive checking. The goal isn’t punishment, it’s creating a pause before opening apps automatically. And sometimes, asking someone for a quick selfie can become a fun real-world interaction… maybe even the start of something meaningful.
Is this only for dating apps?
Dating apps are the clearest use case, but the same pattern works for any app that pulls you into checking, scrolling, or refreshing.
Where are selfies stored?
Selfies are stored privately in the app unless you choose to share or save them.
Can I customize the unlock length?
Yes. Pro unlocks custom session length, multiple blocked apps, and selfie history viewing.
When can I download it?
Selfie Gate is available on the App Store for iPhone.
Download Selfie Gate
Ready to make swiping intentional?
Get Selfie Gate on your iPhone and start adding a real pause before distracting apps.