# Do-instead: Social Media Block — Make room for your life

> Make room for your life (iPhone/iPad app by Groei BV.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/do-instead-social-media-block/id6802359163 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Groei BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786428761)
- Category: Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-09
- Data updated: 2026-10-03

## What is Do?

Make room for what you’d rather do.

Set boundaries for distracting apps. When you reach for them, find something better to do instead—a task, a breath, or a little movement.

KEEP THE BOUNDARIES YOU CHOSE
• Allowed windows for Social and Work apps and websites. Give each group its own schedule: a social break at lunch, work messages during work hours, and time for yourself outside them.
• A 10-minute cooldown before turning off the guard or widening your allowed times. Changes that tighten protection apply immediately.
• A pause before repeated attempts. After several blocked opens, take a moment to write down what you came for before choosing your next step.

CHOOSE SOMETHING TO DO INSTEAD
• Apple Reminders integration brings your tasks into view. Today’s commitments come first, followed by overdue work, with priority helping you choose.
• Todoist integration (Pro) adds another way to bring your real tasks with you.
• Take a minute for box breathing or try a short desk workout with a 3D coach.
• Home and Lock Screen widgets keep your next task and focus status nearby.

A PERSONAL JOURNEY
“My weekly social-app time went from 12h 36m to 6h 17m, then 2h 37m. I’m building Do Instead around that personal journey: making space between the urge to open an app and what happens next.”
— Arkadiy, creator of Do Instead

These are three complete weeks from my own Apple Screen Time history, from oldest to most recent. They show the Social category, including messaging apps. This is my personal experience; your usage will be different.

HOW IT WORKS
Choose apps and websites for Social and Work, set their allowed times, and connect the task managers you use. Strict mode uses Apple’s Screen Time features; website coverage depends on your browser and iOS version. You can add website addresses or import a browser history export to choose domains. Imported domains stay on your device.

For a gentler pause, a Shortcuts automation can open Do Instead when you open a chosen app. The Shortcuts route is free. On iOS 26.5 and later, open your task manager from the shield through Do Instead. Earlier versions offer a notification shortcut when notifications are enabled.

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
No Do Instead account, ads, analytics, or tracking. Task integrations connect to the services you choose. You can transfer settings between devices with a QR code. Your intention notes stay on your phone.

DO INSTEAD PRO
Keep the boundaries you chose with scheduled blocking, allowed windows, the cooldown, and Todoist integration. Apple Reminders, the Shortcuts route, breathing, and desk workouts are free. Subscription prices and available trials are shown in the app for your region before purchase.

A pause before an impulse. More room for your plans.

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Privacy Policy: https://groei.dev/do-instead/privacy/
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |


## Is Do safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Do.

## Is Do legit?

Do-instead: Social Media Block has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Do is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.1.2 — 2026-09-29

Make room for what you’d rather do.

• Refreshed wording across the app, with clearer choices for a task, a breath, or a little movement.
• Clearer explanations of Do Instead Pro and the boundaries you choose.
• Improved Pro screen layout so benefits remain readable.
• Updated wording in the Safari extension.

### 1.1.1 — 2026-09-14

• Keep Social and Work separate, with their own apps, websites and allowed times.
• Add website addresses or import a browser history export, then search and choose sites to block.
• Imported website domains stay on your device. Clear the library whenever you like.
• Redeem App Store promo codes from the Pro screen or Settings.
• Shorter website setup instructions and clearer browser guidance.
• Guided onboarding helps you choose your groups and schedules.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-09-09

A fresh look and a clearer next step.

• A redesigned interface with calm gradients and a new app icon.
• Smarter task suggestions that put today's tasks first and take priority into account.
• Refreshed Home and Lock Screen widgets, with alternatives and access to all your tasks.
• Open your task manager from the blocking screen on iOS 26.5 and later.
• Improved Screen Time access status when reopening the Block tab.
• More reliable task completion and clearer loading and error states.
• Refined breathing and movement screens for a better break.

### 1.0.0 — 2026-09-08

No release notes.

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