# Blocktopus — Hold Your Apps Back and Focus

> Hold Your Apps Back and Focus (iPhone/iPad app by Blocktopus LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocktopus/id6752873557 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Blocktopus LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841456466)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free (on sale, was $3.99)
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 20 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-01-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-06
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocktopus/id6752873557/reviews.md

## What is Blocktopus?

Can't Focus? Let the Blocktopus Grip Your Apps.

Take control of your digital habits with Blocktopus, the accountability-focused app that helps you honor your commitments. Unlike traditional "blocker" apps, Blocktopus is built on voluntary commitment, personal accountability, and tentacles.

How It Works:
1. Choose apps or categories to restrict
2. Set your timer duration
3. Sign your commitment
4. Complete your focus session; apps are restricted until the timer runs out
5. Track your commitments and hold yourself accountable

Key Features:
• Ink Pact Sessions - Sign a digital commitment to focus
• Screen Time Integration - Temporarily restrict selected apps
• Flexible Duration - Sessions from 2 to 90+ minutes
• Category Restrictions - Restrict entire categories or individual apps
• Session History - Track your commitment record

Important Notes:
• Requires iOS Screen Time to be enabled
• Designed for adults (18+) managing their own device
• Not intended for parental control
• Maximum 50 individual apps per session
• Sessions under 15 minutes may require reopening app to unlock
• Some system apps cannot be restricted due to iOS limitations

Philosophy:
Blocktopus believes in voluntary commitment over forced restriction. You're making a promise to yourself; the Blocktopus just helps you keep it. Perfect for professionals, university students, and adults seeking better digital boundaries.


## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2026-02-13

Version 1.3 
• Updated terms & conditions, privacy statement, and pricing
• Performance improvements
• Bug fixes
• The Blocktopus is slightly less grumpy (just kidding, it's exactly as grumpy)

### 1.2 — 2026-01-06

Users can now create, save, and manage preset lists of apps to restrict, making it even easier to start focus sessions and stay concentrated.

### 1.1 — 2026-01-01

Improved screenshots for App Store viewing.

### 1.0 — 2025-11-20

No release notes.

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