Productivity · iPhone & iPad
Screen Time Control: Block App
Timer, focus, and app blocking
Screen Time Control helps you limit app usage with Apple’s Screen Time APIs. Pick apps to block or restrict, start timed focus sessions, and automate rules with recurring schedules for work, study, or sleep. See focus time, completion rates, and trends in Statistics. Templates like Deep Work and Pomodoro get you started fast. Premium unlocks unlimited blocks, sessions, schedules, and custom timer lengths.
Free with optional in-app purchases. Requires iOS 17+.
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Plan homework, track GPA, and stay on top of exams from one app.
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Features
App block & lock
Block or restrict apps through the system Screen Time picker. Lock distractions during work, study, or downtime.
Focus sessions
Run timed focus blocks with a live countdown. Free tier includes one active session; Premium adds more.
Schedules
Automate blocking by day and time with presets like Work Hours and Sleep Time, or build your own.
Statistics
Track time blocked, sessions completed, streaks, and which apps you limit most often.
Templates & notifications
Start from Deep Work, Pomodoro, or Study templates. Get alerts when schedules and sessions start or end.
Premium
Unlimited apps, sessions, and schedules, custom timer lengths, and full scheduling options.
FAQ
- How does blocking work?
- The app uses Apple’s Family Controls and Screen Time APIs. You choose apps in the system picker; restrictions are enforced by iOS, not by a VPN or workaround.
- Is Screen Time Control free?
- Yes, with limits: one blocked app, one active focus session, one schedule, and 30-minute focus timers on the free plan. Premium removes those limits. You can also remove ads with a separate in-app purchase.
- Does it work on iPad?
- Yes. The app supports iPhone and iPad with iOS 17 or later.
- Does the app collect my data?
- The App Store privacy label states that data is not collected. See the privacy policy for details.