What Reddit Says About App Blocker Apps

Refocus is one of the top app blockers on iPhone (4.8/5 stars, 2.5k+ ratings in US). It keeps things simple, but flexible. It supports blocking on a timer, blocking on a schedule, and setting time limits.

If you want to block some apps round the clock, you can go to settings>Apps>App Name> disable. It won't even show the icon anymore. You can re-enable it later on if you want. ... Lock Me Out is the best one I've found. It's near impossible to ...

I agree streaks and being gamified is good to keep the user engaged, usually I lose interest if there's no goals to pursue within the app. Forest is the one I'm most familiar with that gamifies. I'm seeing about building something right now to make an app blockers more engaging.

Brick!! It’s a physical device. you tap it and it locks the apps.

I use Hold/Forest but I am doing a piece of work that requires me to be on an app (just one specific app most of the day, and yes it has to be the app and not on browser!). The problem is that I get distracted and end up on Instagram, almost ...

There's an IOS version of AppBlock that I have been using on Android. If it works just the same. Then, I believe it is one of the best ones.

Flexible app/website blocker.

The best iOS app blocker that I'm building for my needs is Refocus (Refocus is an app blocker for iPhone that supports blocking both apps & websites).

I use OurPact but you have to pay for it in order to choose the apps it blocks. Free apps tend to allow workarounds that are too easy for me - I need something stronger. But if they work for you, I've heard good things about Freedom and Trees. Also, if you're on Android, you may be able to...

On Android, I used Stay Focused. It has a "take a break" function that'll block out unwanted apps for a certain amount of time. I pay for premium, it costs peanuts considering I regain some time and mental bandwidth.

This unified control is what makes it so effective compared to running separate blockers on each device. On the other hand, for people who are reading this and are exclusively in the Apple ecosystem, you could also try Atten. It provides a similar seamless syncing experience, but specifically betwee...

I like the steppin app a lot, it's a level above a simple app blocker as you have to log steps in order to get unlocked minutes.

Beginning with iOS 16 there’s a bunch of third-party apps that try to simplify blocking apps & websites on the iPhone. I recommend searching “website blocker”, or “screen time,” or “app blocker” on the App Store and trying a bunch.

Here’s why I recommend it: Blocks porn & adult sites really well (even custom keywords and apps) "Block Me" mode lets you lock yourself out for hours when you feel the urge Prevent Uninstall feature makes sure you don’t delete it during weak moments. Works across Android + Chrome exten...

It’s worth the money to me if it works. ... I got the same. They probably have better ways by now to put so much walls to stop me during the temptation. So looking at that. I did purchase a pro account, for few Euro's per month. I did already help a lot, but just not all. ... When does the AppB...

I've tried appblock, but the free version only allows you to block 3 apps, and I think you can just delete the app and get around it. I found a better alternative from this thread. It's called Applock and I believe it does everything you want besides your second bullet, but I haven't ...