TaskBlue vs. Brick
Brick is one of the best-known NFC focus devices. TaskBlue uses the same physical approach (optional Blue Tag), but combines it with ocean impact: your focus time funds marine protection via partners like the WWF.
What is Brick?
Brick is an NFC key that triggers app locks. Good hardware, pure focus solution without impact.
The core difference
TaskBlue is the only focus app where every minute of focus funds real removal of plastic from the sea. No other product on this page delivers real, measurable environmental impact.
Feature comparison
| Feature | TaskBlue | Brick |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Impact (plastic removed from the sea) | ✓ WWF-Partnerschaft, live Impact-Tracking | — |
| Hide apps completely | ✓ Homescreen-clean | teilweise |
| Physical NFC key (off-device) | ✓ Blue Tag (4,90€) | — |
| Manual focus on demand | ✓ 3-Sekunden-Press | ✓ |
| Calendar integration | ✓ inkl. Anreise-Puffer | — |
| Location-based focus | ✓ | — |
| Recurring schedules | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sustainability (PLA, Berlin print) | ✓ hausgemacht | — |
| Price entry / month | 4,99€ | variiert |
When Brick fits better
You only want NFC + lock, no environmental angle.
When TaskBlue is the pick
NFC + lock + ocean impact + sustainable production.
Our verdict
Brick is a good hardware focus tool. TaskBlue is hardware + software + ocean impact.
Frequently asked
Is TaskBlue better than Brick?
TaskBlue is the only focus app where every minute of focus funds real removal of plastic from the sea. No other product on this page delivers real, measurable environmental impact. Brick is a good hardware focus tool. TaskBlue is hardware + software + ocean impact.
What does TaskBlue do better than Brick?
TaskBlue combines a real focus lock (apps fully hidden, physical NFC key) with direct ocean impact: a share of every subscription funds the recovery of marine plastic and ghost nets by partners including WWF and GhostNetZero. Your focus time becomes real environmental action.
When should I choose Brick over TaskBlue?
You only want NFC + lock, no environmental angle.
Ready to combine focus with ocean impact?
TaskBlue is free in the App Store: every focus minute funds the recovery of plastic from the sea.