# Emba - App Blocker & Beliefs — Your belief before your feed

> App blocker that prompts users to state beliefs before opening distracting applications. (iPhone/iPad app by Viktor Rotgang.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emba-app-blocker-and-beliefs/id6823711296 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Viktor Rotgang](https://appshunter.io/developer/6799654758)
- Category: Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.2 · 28 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2026-10-29
- Data updated: 2026-11-10
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emba-app-blocker-and-beliefs/id6823711296/reviews.md

## What is Emba?

What you tell yourself every day becomes what you believe. Emba helps you say it – especially in the moments you'd otherwise lose to scrolling.

SAY IT BEFORE YOU SCROLL
Pick the apps that pull you in, like Instagram or TikTok. When you open one, Emba comes first: say one of your own beliefs out loud, watch your words light up, then open the app or leave it closed. Can't talk right now? Simply type it.

RE-INTERVENTION
With Emba+, after your belief you pick how many minutes you want in the app. When the time is up, Emba steps in again and your belief comes first. So five minutes don’t turn into an hour.

YOUR OWN BELIEFS
Write beliefs in your own words, like "Every day brings me closer to my goal." Emba reminds you of them throughout the day and lets them take turns in your notifications.

300+ AFFIRMATIONS WITH MEANING
Swipe through cards for self-love, confidence, success, abundance, love, health, inner peace and focus. Flip any card to read what's behind it, and save your favorites.

A DAILY RITUAL
Reminders at the times and on the days you choose, a morning and evening nudge that keeps your streak burning, and a summary of how often you chose yourself over the feed.

WIDGETS
Put your beliefs and affirmations on your Lock Screen or Home Screen. Pick the themes and how often they change.

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
No account, no tracking, no ads. Everything you write stays on your iPhone.

EMBA+
Free: 3 beliefs, your own themes and App Block for one app. 
Emba+ unlocks unlimited beliefs, all themes, App Block for as many apps as you like and Re-Intervention: Emba steps in again once the minutes you picked are up. Emba+ is an auto-renewable subscription (monthly or yearly) with a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account; the subscription renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage it anytime in Settings.

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://www.getemba.app/privacy

## Key features

- State beliefs before opening apps
- Set time limits for app usage
- Customizable beliefs and affirmations
- Daily reminders and streaks
- Home and Lock Screen widgets
- Private by design, no account needed

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Emba+ Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Emba+ Monthly | $3.99 | per month |


## Is Emba safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Emba.

## Is Emba legit?

Emba - App Blocker & Beliefs has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Emba is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emba-app-blocker-and-beliefs/id6823711296/reviews.md

### 5/5 — The app helped me so much

*2026-10-31*

I downloaded the app because i saw it on Instagram. I wasnt expecting much but i got suprised. 

The app block is really helping me to spend my time not on social media and at the same time i get to speak out my self believes 

Really well designed and easy to understand 😄

## Frequently asked questions about Emba

### What is Emba?

Emba is an app designed to help you build positive habits by prompting you to state a personal belief before you open distracting applications. It aims to reduce mindless scrolling and encourage intentional use of your phone.

### How does Emba help with app blocking?

When you try to open a selected distracting app, Emba will first present you with your chosen belief. You can then choose to either say it aloud, type it, or proceed to the app. Emba+ offers a 'Re-Intervention' feature to limit your time within an app after the initial prompt.

### Can I use my own beliefs in Emba?

Yes, Emba allows you to write and use your own personal beliefs. It also provides over 300 affirmations covering various themes like self-love, confidence, and success, which you can save as favorites.

### Does Emba have ads?

No, Emba is private by design and does not contain any advertisements. All your written content stays on your iPhone.

### What are the subscription options for Emba+?

Emba+ is an auto-renewable subscription available monthly ($3.99) or yearly ($24.99), both offering a 7-day free trial. It unlocks unlimited beliefs, all themes, app blocking for multiple apps, and the Re-Intervention feature.

### How often is Emba updated?

The latest version of Emba is 1.0.3, which was last updated on November 10, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

### What devices is Emba available on?

Emba is currently supported on iPhone devices. It is rated for ages 4 and up.

### How can I manage my Emba+ subscription?

You can manage your Emba+ subscription at any time through your iPhone's Settings. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2026-11-10

• A clearer Emba+ page: see at a glance what's free and what Emba+ adds, and exactly how the 7-day free trial works.
• Say it your way: "I'm" now counts for "I am", "who's" for "who is", "won't" for "will not" and so on.
• Setting up App Block is now fully in English when Emba is in English.
• Re-intervention: add the apps you want yourself. Leaving the belief screen through the app switcher no longer skips your belief.
• Quick app switch: tap "Running" to add an app's shortcut again.
• "Time saved" is now a more realistic estimate.
• Bug fixes and improvements.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-11-06

• Quick app switch: pop over to another app and come back within the time you choose, without saying your belief again. Set it up in App Block → Settings → Quick app switch.
• Emba+ now shows you everything you've unlocked right after you join, with a shortcut to each feature.
• Widgets: your belief now sits centred and larger on your Home Screen and Lock Screen.
• Write to the developer: questions or ideas? Tap "Write to the developer" in your profile, and your mail app opens.
• A belief moment you leave open now clears itself after 2 minutes, so the next app open starts fresh.
• Manage your subscription right in the app with Apple's subscription page.
• Bug fixes and improvements.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-11-05

• Re-Intervention (Emba+): after your belief, pick how many minutes you want in the app. When the time is up, Emba steps in again and your belief comes first. Set it up in App Block → Settings → Re-Intervention.
• Widgets: keep your beliefs and affirmations on your Lock Screen and Home Screen. Choose the themes and how often they change.
• Notifications your way: how many a day, your own time window and weekdays, plus a morning and evening reminder every day.
• Say it or type it: switch between speaking and typing right above the box, and your choice holds for all beliefs in a moment.
• Say several beliefs in a row without tapping the mic again, with better speech recognition, even for long words.
• Your streak: watch today fill in when you open Emba for the first time each day.
• New settings in your profile: favorites, notifications and widgets.
• Bug fixes and improvements.

### 1.0 — 2026-10-29

No release notes.

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