# bloc: The app — Take back your time

> Take back your time (iPhone/iPad app by Yash Verma.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloc-the-app/id6759326451 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yash Verma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870735083)
- Category: Productivity, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 23 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-03-09
- Data updated: 2026-06-28
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloc-the-app/id6759326451/reviews.md

## What is bloc?

Bloc blocks your distracting apps so you can focus on what matters.

Start a focus session and Bloc shields the apps you choose at the OS level. No willpower needed — the apps are simply unavailable until your session ends.

Want to quit early? You'll have to earn it. Bloc's friction challenges make you shake your phone, type a commitment phrase, or scan your physical NFC tag before you can unlock. It's the barrier between you and your impulses.

How it works:

Pick the apps you want to block
Set your focus duration (5 min to 4 hours)
Tap to start — your apps are instantly shielded
Stay focused or complete a friction challenge to end early
Features:

Real OS-level app blocking (not just a timer or reminder)
Friction challenges: Shake, Type, Sing, or go Upside Down to unlock early
NFC tag support: Pair a physical tag to start/stop sessions by tapping
Scheduled sessions: Automate daily focus blocks (e.g., every weekday 9-5)
Live Activity: See your remaining time on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island
Streak tracking: Build consistency with daily focus streaks
Activity dashboard: Track your focus minutes, sessions, and weekly trends
Beautiful dark-first design with multiple themes
Bloc uses Apple's Screen Time APIs to block apps at the system level. You choose which apps to block — Bloc never monitors your usage or shares your data.

Your focus is yours. Bloc just helps you protect it.


## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 2.3 — 2026-06-13

This update focuses on stability and performance.

We smoothed out the experience and fixed a few small things, so your focus sessions feel calmer and more dependable.

Thank you for being part of the bloc.

### 2.2 — 2026-04-17

Bloc 2.2 — close the escape routes.                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                                      
  • Lockdown: three new commitment presets (Calm / Firm / Strict) with four optional rules — Hard Lock, No New Apps, No Purchases, Family Safe. Pick  
  your level of firmness.                                                                                                                           
                                                                                                                                                      
  • Your Rituals: name and create your own focus schedules beyond the defaults. Morning routine, deep work, gym — your rhythm.                        
                                                                                                                                                      
  • Session restoration: your bloc survives even if the app is deleted mid-session. Pick up where you left off.                                       
                                                                                                                                                      
  • Fixes: friction challenges now reliably end sessions. Tighter timing on background schedules.

### 2.0 — 2026-03-18

Your phone called. It said it's tired of being picked up 200 times a day.

Here's what's new:

-Sign in with apple or email. google still works too, we're not picky
-NFC tags got smarter. even your old ones work now
-Scheduled sessions actually work on time. revolutionary, we know
-Your streaks, stats, and settings sync properly. no more vanishing data
-We'll nudge you if your streak is about to die. you're welcome

squashed a small army of bugs. they didn't stand a chance

now put your phone down.

### 1.0 — 2026-03-09

No release notes.

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