# cantscroll - focus app blocker — stop doomscrolling when coding

> stop doomscrolling when coding (iPhone/iPad app by Ahamed Mohamed Unais.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cantscroll-focus-app-blocker/id6772840087 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ahamed Mohamed Unais](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772840089)
- Category: Developer Tools, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-07
- Data updated: 2026-10-04
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cantscroll-focus-app-blocker/id6772840087/reviews.md

## What is cantscroll?

your iphone locks distracting apps the moment your ai coding agent starts working on your mac and unlocks them the moment it stops. requires a mac.

cantscroll is a focus tool for developers and vibecoders. while your agent codes, it's easy to pick up your phone and doomscroll. cantscroll pairs your mac and iphone so blocking happens automatically. no timers. no willpower. nothing to remember.

works with
— claude code, cursor, codex, devin, antigravity and more

how it works
— start a coding agent on your mac
— cantscroll detects it within seconds
— the apps you picked are shielded on your iphone
— session ends → apps unlock instantly

features
— automatic agent detection, fully local on your mac
— instant mac↔iphone sync over your local network, or apple push when you're on different networks
— live activity on your lock screen and dynamic island
— daily focus streak and session analytics
— pause anytime for a quick break

private by design
no account. no tracking. no ads. all detection happens on your mac, and we collect no data.

setup takes about 2 minutes
1. install this iphone app
2. install the free mac agent: airdrop the signed installer to your mac, or use one homebrew command
3. scan the qr code to pair
4. pick the apps to block and start coding

subscription
- annual — $59.99/year, includes a 3-day free trial
- monthly — $7.99/month

payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation. subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. manage or cancel anytime in your device settings.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://cantscroll.com/terms/
Privacy Policy: https://cantscroll.com/privacy/

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| cantscroll pro - Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| cantscroll Pro Annual | $59.99 | per year |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.5 — 2026-10-01

setup is faster and clearer:
— install the mac agent with an airdrop installer or one homebrew command
— step-by-step setup videos in onboarding
— smoother pairing between your mac and iphone

enjoying cantscroll? a quick rating really helps an indie dev.

### 1.0.4 — 2026-09-29

onboarding improvements:

new: short setup videos on each onboarding step. 
tap 'watch this step' to see exactly what to do."

### 1.0.3 — 2026-09-11

improved onboarding flow and fixed bugs for repairing users.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-09-02

improved onboarding flow with quick airdrop mac install link for users who don't already have homebrew installed.

if you already have homebrew in your mac, then the cli install of cantscroll formula is faster. simply tap to copy the code and paste in your terminal.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-08-26

improved onboarding flow and bug fixes.

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