# Gated: Digital Detox — Block apps, Focus, unplug

> App blocker that requires task completion to regain access to blocked applications. (iPhone/iPad app by Isaac Fajardo Gregorio.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gated-digital-detox/id6773923134 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Isaac Fajardo Gregorio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826834061)
- Category: Productivity, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 12 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, French (France), German (Germany), Hindi, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), Mexican Spanish
- Released: 2026-06-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gated-digital-detox/id6773923134/reviews.md

## What is Gated?

Gated blocks the apps that own your attention and makes you earn them back.
  
  Most app blockers fail because one tap turns them off. Gated is different: to unlock your apps, you have to do something that
  actually breaks the habit loop. No willpower required.

  CHOOSE HOW YOU EARN YOUR APPS BACK
  • Solve a Math Problem: a quick mental challenge 
  • Get Out of Bed: motion and sleep data confirm you're actually up, so you can't doomscroll from bed
  • Show an Object: point your camera at a target color or object to prove you've moved
  • Random Challenge: a different test each time, so you can never game it

  BLOCK ON AUTOPILOT  
  Set schedules and Gated shields your apps automatically no need to remember. Build a Wake Up block for distraction-free mornings,
  a Wind Down block for better sleep, or custom time blocks for work and focus.
  
  TUNED TO YOUR SLEEP
  Connect Apple Health and Gated sets your morning and evening blocks to your real wake and bedtimes — focus that fits your actual
  rhythm.
  
  BUILD A STREAK
  Every time you earn your apps back the right way, your streak grows. Watch the days add up and the habit fade.

  PRIVATE BY DESIGN   
  Everything happens on your device. Gated never sees which apps you block, and your sleep, motion, and camera data never leave your
  phone. No accounts. No tracking. No ads.
  
  FREE VS. GATED PRO
  Gated is free to use with the Math challenge and one schedule. Upgrade to Gated Pro to unlock the Get Out of Bed and Show an Object
  challenges, unlimited schedules, sleep-tuned blocking, and streaks.
  
  Stop scrolling on autopilot. Start earning it back.

  Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at
  least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Any unused portion of
  a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription.

  Privacy Policy: https://isaacf03.github.io/gated/
  Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Task-based app unlocking
- Automated scheduling
- Sleep-tuned blocking
- Habit streak building
- On-device privacy
- Multiple challenge types

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual | $9.99 | per year |



## Frequently asked questions about Gated

### How does Gated help users break app habits?

Gated requires users to complete a task, such as solving a math problem or getting out of bed, before they can access their blocked apps. This method aims to break the habit loop without relying solely on willpower.

### What are the different ways to earn apps back in Gated?

Users can choose from solving a math problem, proving they are out of bed using motion and sleep data, showing a specific object with the camera, or completing a random challenge.

### Can Gated automatically block apps on a schedule?

Yes, Gated allows users to set schedules for automatic app blocking. This includes creating distraction-free periods for mornings, evenings, work, or custom focus times.

### Does Gated integrate with health tracking data?

Gated can connect with Apple Health to sync sleep and wake times. This allows the app to automatically adjust morning and evening blocking schedules to fit your personal rhythm.

### Is Gated free to use?

Gated offers a free version that includes the Math challenge and one schedule. To access additional challenges, unlimited schedules, sleep-tuned blocking, and streaks, users can upgrade to Gated Pro.

### What are the subscription options for Gated Pro?

Gated Pro is available through a monthly subscription of $1.99 with a 1-month free trial, or an annual subscription of $19.99 with a 7-day free trial. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled.

### Is my data safe with Gated?

Gated is designed with privacy in mind, with all processing happening on your device. The app does not track which apps you block, and your personal data like sleep or motion data never leaves your phone. There are no accounts or tracking involved.

### How often is Gated updated?

The latest version of Gated is 1.02, which was last updated on June 17, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support for the application.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.03 — 2026-07-17

Try out all 3 modes!

### 1.02 — 2026-06-17

New Total Screen Time Limiter: set a daily cap across all your apps and let Gated enforce it automatically.
Random Challenges for Free Users: free users now get access to random challenges.

### 1.01 — 2026-06-07

bug fix

### 1.0 — 2026-06-03

No release notes.

## More apps by Isaac Fajardo Gregorio

- [WorkFlow-LITE](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workflow-lite/id6748652515)
- [Task Flow: Habit Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/task-flow-habit-tracker/id6759701397)
- [VOID Vision lidar reality scan](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/void-vision-lidar-reality-scan/id6761582728)
- [Clocked In: Budget & Savings](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clocked-in-budget-and-savings/id6772886245)

All apps by Isaac Fajardo Gregorio: https://appshunter.io/developer/1826834061

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