Scheduled blocks
Block apps on a schedule. Set it once.
Choose the hours and days, and the apps block themselves on time and come back when the window ends. No reminders, no willpower needed at 11 pm.
Learn moreBlock apps on iPhone.
Keep them blocked.
blokr schedules blocks, caps daily use and runs Deep focus sessions you cannot edit or delete your way out of. Built on Apple's Screen Time, minus the Ignore Limit button.
- Screen data stays on your phone
- Free to start
- QR and NFC unlock
App time limits
Daily time limits for any app on your iPhone.
Give each app or group of apps a daily budget. When it is spent, blokr blocks the app for the rest of the day, with no Ignore Limit button to tap past.
Learn more NFC and QR unlock
Unlock your apps by walking to another room.
Write your unlock key to an NFC tag or save it as a QR code. Leave it somewhere inconvenient, and the apps stay blocked until you go and scan it.
Learn more Deep focus mode Pro
A block your future self cannot talk you out of.
Switch a block to Deep and it is locked while it runs. You cannot edit it, shorten it, or delete the blocked apps to get around it.
Learn moreWhy blokr
Everything Screen Time should have shipped with
Schedules, limits and sessions that hold, in an app that stays out of your way.
Schedule app blocks
Plan your day once. Apps block themselves during work, study or sleep hours and come back when the window ends.
Limit screen time
Give social media, games or any app a daily budget. When it runs out, the app stays blocked until tomorrow.
Deep focus mode
Lock a block while it runs: no edits, no deleting apps to get around it. One emergency unblock a week is the only way out.
Timer
QR code
NFC tag
Approved apps
Unlock your way
Wait for the timer, unlock manually, scan a QR code or NFC tag, or open approved apps first.
Insights
See where your time goes and which apps pull you in. Awareness is the first step.
Block adult content
Safe Content Only keeps your device clean with one toggle, and websites can be blocked alongside apps.
How it works
Three steps, then it runs itself
- 1
Pick the apps
Single apps, whole categories, or a group you define, like "social" or "games".
- 2
Choose a block type
Schedule set hours, cap daily use with a Limit, or start a one-off Focus session. Templates like Study mode and Night shield do it in one tap.
- 3
Unlock on your terms
Wait it out, scan a QR code or NFC tag, or use an allow list. Deep focus blocks cannot be changed while they run.
From the App Store
Quiet focus, done right
“Scheduling makes it effortless. I love that I can plan my blocks ahead of time. I set "no distractions" periods for mornings and study sessions, and I don't have to think about it again. It runs quietly in the background and just does its job.”
“Beautiful design, no fluff. The interface is clean and minimal, it actually makes me want to use it. I appreciate how it doesn't try to "motivate" me with streaks or points. Just quiet focus, done right.”
“Clean, simple, and actually works. Setup was super fast, I blocked all my social apps in less than a minute. The app feels light and intuitive, no clutter or weird steps. It's one of the few productivity apps I've kept on my phone longer than a week.”
FAQ
Questions, answered
Can I block apps on iPhone?
Yes. blokr blocks apps on iPhone and iPad on a schedule, after a daily limit, or for a one-off focus session. It uses Apple's Screen Time framework, so a blocked app really is blocked, not just hidden.
How do I limit apps on iOS?
Pick the apps, choose a block type (Schedule, Limit or Focus session) and you are done. Templates like Study mode, Night shield and Balanced breaks set everything up in one tap.
Can I set app time limits?
Yes. Give any app or app group a daily limit. When it runs out the app stays blocked until tomorrow, or until you unlock it the way you chose: wait, scan a QR code or NFC tag, or open an approved app first.
Can I block adult or distracting content?
Yes. Safe Content Only keeps adult content out with one toggle, and you can block websites as well as apps.
Is blokr free?
blokr is free to download and use with a limited number of blocks. Pro adds unlimited blocks and schedules, Deep focus mode, allow lists and Safe Content Only, with a free trial before you pay.
Which languages does the app support?
The blokr app is available in English, German, French, Italian and Spanish. On other languages it runs in English, and every guide on this site explains the steps with the in-app names.
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