App Blocker

Block Distractions with Screen Time (Pro)

App Blocker uses Screen Time to keep distracting apps out of reach while you work. It’s available on iPhone and iPad (Apple does not allow Screen Time control for Mac apps).

Setup

1. Open Settings → App Blocker
2. Turn it on
3. Grant Screen Time access when prompted
4. Tap Choose Apps and pick individual apps or whole categories (like Social or Games)

Blocking Modes

Choose how your selection is used:

• Block chosen apps: the apps you picked are blocked.
• Allow only chosen apps: everything is blocked except the apps you picked.

Schedules

Choose when blocking is active:

• While a task timer runs: shields lift when you pause, finish, or take a break.
• Until Today is clear: apps stay blocked until every task in Today is complete.

Turning Blocking Off

Turning blocking off requires typing a short focus sentence, so the impulse has time to pass before your distractions come back.