# EscapeLoop — App blocking for better focus

> App blocking for better focus (iPhone/iPad app by Ona Pacholo Asis.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escapeloop/id6775565468 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ona Pacholo Asis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896650203)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $0.99)
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escapeloop/id6775565468/reviews.md

## What is EscapeLoop?

EscapeLoop helps you break the doom-scrolling loop with calm, intentional friction.

Choose the apps that pull you in, set daily tasks that matter, and create a personal “Why” page with your own motivation, photo, and reminders. When distractions are blocked, EscapeLoop gives you a mindful pause instead of a shame-based warning.

Built with Apple’s Screen Time tools, EscapeLoop helps you protect your focus while keeping everything private and local to your device.

Features

Block distracting apps using iOS Screen Time controls
Create daily or one-time tasks to finish before scrolling
Add your personal “Why” for motivation
Pause shields briefly when needed
Track today’s focus, tasks, and unlock time
Customize soft or strict focus modes
Private by design, with no account required
EscapeLoop is not about guilt. It is about making the better choice easier to remember.

Take back five minutes, then another.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EscapeLoop Pro | $0.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2026-08-14

Answered the new required age ratings form.
Some minor UI fixes.

### 1.0.0 — 2026-06-05

No release notes.

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All apps by Ona Pacholo Asis: https://appshunter.io/developer/1896650203

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-17.*