Ali Waseem
softwarecuddler.bsky.social
Ali Waseem
@softwarecuddler.bsky.social
☀️ Frontend lead @ Supabase ∙ 🌙 building Foqos (https://www.foqos.app/) ∙ 🚲 slowest cycler ∙ 🐈 cat papa
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I'm creating Foqos, a free and open-source app set to rival Brick, Bloom, and soon, Opal. With Foqos, block apps effortlessly and unlock them only with a physical token, like an NFC tag or QR code. Check it out 👇

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700+ reviews is just wild for Foqos. Thank you everyone! <3
November 6, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Timed breaks are here in Foqos 1.25. Take a break to enjoy and then have it automatically enable restrictions. No more starting and manually stopping

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November 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Ummm what is happening with Foqos haha. 200+ downloads a DAY 🚀
November 4, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Foqos 1.24.2 now has a Debug mode, which is great for diagnosing issues since we don't have any tracking. It might not be useful for users, but it's essential for me. Even has a copy as markdown button

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November 3, 2025 at 6:56 PM
People are understanding how big of a rip off paying for things like Brick, Bloom, etc...

Just get Foqos, its free and open source. Does everything they do and more
October 30, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Its always upsetting that people have issues w/ Foqos and I can't do anything to help because ManagedSettings and family activity APIs are just so confusing and inconsistent 😮‍💨
October 29, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Okay wow, since that last tiktok that was posted Foqos is going crazy! Downloads, donations, everything is up 30% 🚀
October 28, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Damn I just keep finding more of these natural TikToks about Foqos

vt.tiktok.com/ZSUGvksoR/
TikTok · anchoressarchives
257 likes, 13 comments. “in my “spend less money” era, so I DIYed The Brick thing to keep from spending so much time doomscrolling.”
www.tiktok.com
October 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Another Foqos shoutout (at the last 5 minutes) this is crazy it’s all natural word of mouth 🤯

teenagersuntangled.substack.com/p/community...
Community Catch Up: Oct 16th
Grief, university, rules and consequences, raising boys, chores and phones.
teenagersuntangled.substack.com
October 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
it’s actually amazing that some goes out of their way to make a TikTok about Foqos. Like wow thank you ❤️

vt.tiktok.com/ZSUGW7PfU/
TikTok · phoebe & jam
a diy dupe for the phone brick for under $20 (& no app subscription!!)
www.tiktok.com
October 23, 2025 at 2:59 PM
A bit of a life update: I'm joining Supabase

I love everything they stand for, great DX and open source. Super excited for this adventure 💚
October 22, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Foqos 1.24.1 now has a brand new on-boarding flow, its cleaner, more delightful and just plain fun!

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October 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Damn just crossed 200 stars for Foqos. Feeling surreal 🥺

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October 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Coming soon in Foqos 1.24. Widgets! More details in 🧵

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October 16, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Holy crap, 600+ reviews 🚀. 4.9/5 avg. rating. Foqos is a HUGE hit!

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October 15, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Foqos 1.23.2 is out! You can now create your own custom message when getting a reminder notification. This release was done by the community, awesome to see 💓

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October 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Almost crashed all of Foqos by shipping a data field in a SwiftData struct that's not optional. Yikes!
October 13, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Bye Japan, thank you for the warmth in the mornings ❤️
October 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
If your in Tokyo I highly recommend the coffee omakase by Koffee mameya, really cool unique experience
October 9, 2025 at 3:03 PM
One of the coolest exhibits I’ve seen in a long time
October 8, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Please sir may I have more stars 🥺

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October 7, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Been traveling a bit, next Foqos release will happen when I’m back hopefully with Widgets 😍
October 6, 2025 at 2:59 PM
My Foqos peeps, as you buy new iPhone make sure to re-authorize the screentime API. We’re working on making this UX better!

github.com/awaseem/foq...
No apps showing up in the app selector · Issue #129 · awaseem/foqos
I recently got a new phone (iPhone 15 pro running iOS 26.0) and I noticed when trying to update my blocked apps list that no apps are showing up. When trying to select apps from the app selector I ...
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October 5, 2025 at 2:57 PM
The drink game in Japan is unreal!
October 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM