# Blok — Screen Time Blocker — Block Apps, Websites, Focus

> Physical device and app to block digital distractions and reclaim time. (iPhone/iPad app by Just Commit Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blok-screen-time-blocker/id6477306136 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Just Commit Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728924886)
- Category: Productivity, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 733 App Store ratings · 71 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 115 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-02-23
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blok-screen-time-blocker/id6477306136/reviews.md

## What is Blok?

Blok helps you reduce screen time by making distractions harder to access.

HOW IT WORKS ↓

1. Choose the apps and websites you want to block
2. Start a Blok session by scanning a product barcode or Blok Card
3. To unBlok, complete the physical action again

WHY BLOK WORKS ↓

Most app blockers are too easy to bypass. Blok adds friction at the exact moment you are most likely to scroll again.

Instead of relying on willpower alone, Blok turns blocking and unblocking into a physical ritual. Tap your Blok Card or scan your registered barcode to Blok distracting apps and websites. When you want back in, you need the same physical action again.

With Blok, you can:

- Block distracting apps, websites, and categories
- Use a product barcode or Blok Card as your physical key
- Create focus modes for work, sleep, study, or personal time
- Schedule automatic Blok sessions
- Take limited breaks without fully giving up
- Combine modes for stricter blocking
- Track your Blok streak and time Blok'd
- Add friends and compare progress in Blok World
- See Blok'd status on your Lock Screen with Live Activities

Blok is built for people who want a real-world way to reduce doomscrolling, social media overuse, and phone addiction.

Privacy Policy: https://shop.blok.so/pages/privacy-policy
Terms: https://shop.blok.so/pages/terms-and-conditions

## Key features

- Customizable app blocking
- Tap-to-block technology
- Focus modes for schedules
- Secure and private data storage
- Reclaim time and boost productivity

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blok Pro (Yearly) | $39.99 | per year |
| Blok Pro (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Blok Pro (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| Blok Pro (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| Blok Membership | $59.99 | per year |
| Blok Membership | $34.99 | per year |
| Blok Pro (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| Blok Pro (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Blok Pro (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |
| Blok Pro (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Single Emergency Unblok | $4.99 | one-time |
| Three Emergency Unbloks | $12.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Blok?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Life-changing
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🔒 Helps with discipline and focus
- 💡 Clever physical barrier concept
- 👍 Great customer support

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy, unreliable, and inconsistent
- 🔒 Paywall for basic features
- 🔒 Subscription required
- 🐛 Scanning and detection issues
- 🐛 Scheduling problems

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashing and freezing
- Inconsistent blocking and unblocking of apps
- Issues with card/magnet detection and functionality
- Problems with account management and subscription

**Most requested features**

- Allow multiple schedules per day
- Improve app categorization and blocking
- Add more customization options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 71)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blok-screen-time-blocker/id6477306136/reviews.md

### 5/5 — More people need to know about this

*2026-07-14*

Highly recommend. I’ve been using this app for about 8 months or so now. Initially, there were some technical issues that seemed to have been resolved. For example, I’d scan my Blok card and it either it didn’t work or some apps would still randomly be accessible. This no longer happens and it has been working very smoothly for me now. Love the schedule feature to customize it to your day. It’s so easy to get caught up in doomscrolling for hours and with every social media app following the model that TikTok has, it’s impossible to stay away from it without completely deleting all social media. This allows me to stay on the platforms I like but limit my time on them how I wish. I really enjoy the fact that I need a physical card to unlock the apps I want to access. It’s easy to travel with or leave somewhere inconvenient where you’ll be too lazy to go unlock it lol. Helped me with my phone addiction tremendously and I always feel so much better when my phone is Blokd. Whenever someone complains to me about their phone/scrolling problem, I always recommend this!!

### 5/5 — Never been happier

*2026-05-24*

Blok has genuinely helped me be way more productive throughout the day. It cut down my doomscrolling a ton and made me more intentional with how I use my phone. Super simple idea, but it actually works.

### 2/5 — Rude customer service, interface could be better as well.

*2026-03-27*

decent premise of the product, definitely difficult at first to get used to but rewarding once you do

my only thing is the rude customer service, which is a huge dealbreaker for me, good product or not. id stick to the product otherwise, but this turned me off from them entirely.

**Developer response:** Hi! Hearing that our support came across as rude is honestly the part that stings most here. I'm sorry we left you feeling that way as that's not the experience we want anyone to have with us. I'd genuinely like to make this one right. Would you email me at support@blok.so so I can look into what happened personally? Help us help others :).

### 2/5 — Buggy, Unfinished, and Degraded Features

*2026-03-16*

I like blok. I genuinely do. However there are multiple things that really keep the product from competing with other similar items. The first one being: stop releasing or updating features before it’s guaranteed to work! The most egregious ones being reliable blocking and unblocking of apps as scheduled. That’s the bare minimum for the service, so why is it not working as expected? Why does blocking on a schedule not necessarily block the apps and why does the end of the time frame not always unblock the apps? Second example: why did the new update firstly break the timer feature? The old version made so much more sense interface wise, and more importantly, it works. If we as intelligent users cannot figure it out (given that an app update tutorial was not provided upon update, which should’ve happened given how many changes occurred), then it should be intuitive to use. Why is not blocking after I click yes? Thirdly: the app developer either needs to hire more people or reduce the cost. This is not a well finished product that should be selling for as high as it is. It’s a pet project designed to compete with Brick at best (down to the name), but it’s clearly the inferior product, from design to development to support. You’re telling me we’re paying $50+ for this tiny plastic NFC chip in this flimsy case which doesn’t even work if it’s on a magnetic surface (despite it being magnetic in design, which shouldn’t be the case if it interferes with usage)? Altogether, would not really recommend until the developer gets it together.

**Developer response:** Hey there! We're so sorry you're feeling this way, it definitely shouldn't have gotten to that. All bugs you're mentioning should be fixed at this point. In any case, thank you for sticking with it and saying you genuinely like Blok despite all that - means a lot. We're a tiny team with real work to do here. Email support@blok.so with what you're seeing on schedules and I'll dig in personally and try to make it right.

### 3/5 — The Blok scanner doesn’t always detect

*2026-02-11*

Love the concept, but frustrating when the Blok scanner isn’t detected when phone / Blok are contacted as specifically instructed. Wish I could rate it higher, but its only jobs are to keep you off apps (success! 5/5) and scan (occasionally unsuccessful, 3/5)

**Developer response:** Hey there! Thanks for the honest breakdown. Scan reliability can depend on the device and the exact spot on your phone, and we'd really like to look at yours. Would you mind emailing support@blok.so so we can help sort it out?

### 1/5 — Buggy, inconsistent, waste of money

*2026-02-09, version 3.1*

You can only block up to a certain amount of apps on the block list. The allow list doesn’t fully work as some apps are still accessible. Websites are categorized as apps. It feels like a vibe coded product purely made to make a quick buck.

### 3/5 — Great when it works

*2026-02-04*

This product is life changing when it works, but the schedule feature of the app works about half the time. Sometimes it doesn’t turn on, sometimes it doesn’t turn off. It used to work much better.

### 2/5 — Broken

*2026-01-20, version 2.8.4*

Schedule feature is programmed poorly. Never been able to use this app without something glitching

### 2/5 — Buggy

*2026-01-11*

It works really well when it works, however, when I update my settings (which apps are blocked or for how long) it often blocks only some but not all of the ones I set it to block. I’ve tried to save and resave multiple times but it doesn’t always work. Disappointed.

### 2/5 — Complaint

*2026-01-10, version 2.8.4*

So I did buy a subscription, but I accidentally used a non-accessible account. Sure it works but I can’t cancel the membership. I’ll just keep getting charged. They cant cancel it on their end it has to be through an account. Just something that has to be fixed. And their customer service, rude, they ignored my problem, told me to never email again, and told me to basically suck it up. Terrible

## Frequently asked questions about Blok

### What does Blok do?

Blok is a revolutionary device and app designed to help you combat digital distractions and reclaim your time. It allows you to select specific apps and websites to block, enabling you to focus on more important tasks or enjoy offline activities.

### How does the blocking feature work?

The app allows you to customize which apps you want to block. Once selected, you can use the advanced Blok NFC device to instantly activate focus mode and block these time-wasting applications with a simple tap.

### Is there a cost associated with using Blok?

The application itself is free to download and use, but it works in conjunction with a physical Blok device. The description indicates in-app purchases are available, suggesting the device or additional features may require a purchase.

### What are the benefits of using Blok?

Blok helps you reclaim your time by reducing screen time spent on distracting apps. This can lead to boosted productivity for work and study, and allows you to enjoy more moments with hobbies, family, and friends.

### Can I schedule blocking times?

Yes, Blok offers customizable focus modes that allow you to create personalized schedules. These schedules can be tailored for different activities such as work, study, or relaxation, ensuring you have dedicated distraction-free periods.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.4 — 2026-07-20

Constantly improving your quality of life :).

### 4.3 — 2026-06-19

Quality of life improvements.

### 4.2 — 2026-06-09

Quality of live improvements.

### 4.1 — 2026-05-27

Quality of life improvements.

### 4.0 — 2026-05-22

Quality of live improvements.

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