Real physical friction
The decision isn’t in your head — it’s in the other room. The distance is what holds the impulse back.
Tranca
Physical NFC app blocker. Tap it, lock it.
€24.90
App included, with some Premium time in the box
Buy now · €24.90and SEPA
Secure payment via Stripe · 30-day returns
Works with the free Tranca app.
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Free EU shipping, with app in your language and a 30-day guarantee.
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How it works
You decide what to lock. Tap your phone on Tranca and keep the tag away from you.
1Choose what to lock
In the app, pick the apps that pull you in the most. The essentials — maps, calls, banking, 2FA — always stay open.
2Tap to lock
Tap your phone on the tag once. The apps you chose disappear instantly.
3Keep it away from you
Leave the tag in another room, in your bag or in the car. To unlock, just tap again.
The product
Small in the hand. Hard to ignore.
A durable object, no battery and no maintenance, built to stay away from you when it matters.
In the box
- 1 Tranca tag (≈40 mm squircle, NFC)
- 3M VHB adhesive to stick it on any surface
- Non-slip silicone ring
- Access to the Tranca app for iPhone
- Quick-start guide
Specifications
- Technology
- Passive NFC (NTAG213), no battery
- Compatibility
- iPhone with iOS 16 or later; Android in development
- Size
- ≈ 40 × 40 × 9 mm (squircle)
- Material
- Zamak, matte finish, tone-on-tone engraving
- Power
- None — works indefinitely
- Warranty
- 30-day returns + statutory warranty (CDC)
Specifications of the current production batch.
No catch
Simple outside. Solid where it counts.
You’re in control
Choose what to block, keep what matters. No turning your phone into a brick.
Works across devices
One tag can serve more than one phone. Or spread tags around the house to lock anywhere.
No battery, ever
The tag is passive NFC. Nothing to charge or replace — it works indefinitely.
A profile for every moment
Focus, family, sleep, study, workout. Build routines and switch between them with one tap.
Made for Europe
Prices in euros, secure European payment (card & SEPA), EU shipping and support in your language.
Frequently asked
How is Tranca different from Screen Time or Digital Wellbeing?
Built-in limits end with one tap on “Ignore limit”. Tranca removes that button. Unlocking takes the tag, and the tag is in another room. The distance does the work.
Do I need a subscription?
No. The tag is a one-time purchase and the core app is free. An optional Premium plan adds more profiles and features. Every tag comes with Premium time included.
Which phones does Tranca work with?
iPhone, with iOS 16 or later. The blocking uses Apple’s Screen Time framework. An Android version is in development.
What if I need maps or my bank?
They stay open. You choose exactly which apps lock, and essentials like maps, calls, banking and 2FA are always at hand.
Can’t I just delete the app to get around it?
You can, and that is exactly where the design works: getting around Tranca always takes more effort than waiting the urge out. There is no “ignore limit” button, and reinstalling and setting everything up again takes far longer than the few seconds an impulse lasts.
Can I use one Tranca with more than one phone?
Yes. One tag serves up to two phones on the free plan, and more with Premium. One phone can also use several tags: one at home, one at the office, one in the car.
What if I lose the tag?
You can register more than one tag and keep a spare. If one goes missing, we replace it. Nobody stays locked out over a lost tag.
Does the tag need a battery or charging?
No. The tag is passive NFC and your phone powers it during the tap. Nothing to charge, nothing to replace. It works indefinitely.
How fast is shipping, and can I return it?
Orders ship free across the EU and typically arrive in 2–4 business days. If Tranca is not for you, return it within 30 days for a full refund.