FrictionLock

FrictionLock is a mobile app (with an optional browser extension) that helps you form habits by changing your environment, not your motivation. Instead of endless streaks and reminders, it uses “commitment friction”: you predefine rules like app blocks, purchase delays, and time-gated access, then the app enforces them with escalating steps (cooldowns, small deposits, or accountability pings). For positive habits, it creates “instant start” routines: one-tap checklists, location/time triggers, and pre-committed micro-sessions (e.g., 5 minutes only). An AI coach helps users design realistic rules, predicts failure points from past behavior, and suggests smaller habit versions when compliance drops. The app is brutally pragmatic: it assumes you will fail sometimes and focuses on reducing the cost of restarting. It’s built for people who hate motivational fluff and want guardrails that actually stick.