# Get Off Your Phone - App Block — Screen Time - Focus and Limits > App to limit phone usage with timed sessions and disruptive notifications. (iPhone/iPad app by Daniel Blackwell.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/get-off-your-phone-app-block/id1363166652 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Daniel Blackwell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1312646052) - Category: Productivity, Health & Fitness - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.40/5 from 238 App Store ratings · 32 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 17.4 · 17 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2018-04-22 - Data updated: 2026-08-28 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/get-off-your-phone-app-block/id1363166652/reviews.md ## What is Get Off Your Phone? Whether you are trying to study, work, sleep, stop doomscrolling, or simply be more present, GetOffYourPhone gives you flexible tools to decide when apps should be available and when they should stay out of the way. Limit your screen time and start blocking distracting apps in just one tap. You can also schedule recurring focus sessions, create reusable block lists, set daily limits, and review your phone usage over time. Instead of relying on willpower alone, build a system that helps your phone support your day instead of interrupting it. ► START FOCUS FAST! Need to focus right now? Start a Quick Session in seconds. - Choose a duration - Choose which apps to block (or select a reusable block list) - Pick how many breaks you want available - Start the session - Success! You've now begun your focus session. ► SCHEDULE YOUR SCREEN TIME ROUTINES Build focus into your day automatically with Scheduled Sessions. Block apps & websites at recurring times throughout the day/week. Create recurring focus windows for work, school, mornings, evenings, sleep, or any routine that needs fewer distractions. Use any of the built in templates (like Morning Focus, Weekend Study, Nightly Wind Down) or create your own that's finely tuned to your exact needs. ► CHOOSE THE RIGHT TYPE OF SESSION Not every habit needs the same kind of boundary. GetOffYourPhone gives you multiple ways to control app access: - Quick focus sessions for blocking distractions immediately for a set period of time - Scheduled sessions for automatic recurring downtime - Daily open limits for controlling how often app can be opened per day - Daily time limits for controlling how long apps can be used per day ► TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Healthy screen time habits are easier to build when you can see your usage patterns and what needs to change. - Review daily and weekly phone usage trends - Compare usage between different periods - Set apps as distracting, neutral, or productive to better access your usage - Filter reports by device or app type - Add tags to completed sessions so you can understand what your focus time was spent on - View all your completed sessions in a clean list ► MAKE BLOCKING FEEL PERSONAL A blocker should help you pause without feeling cold or generic. Customize the block shield you see when opening blocked apps with different tones, icons, and messages. Whether you want to see motivational messages, jokes, fun facts, or possibly even want to get roasted, GetOffYourPhone allows you to personalize the shield's appearance so your focus setup feels like it belongs to you. ► STAY AWARE WHILE YOU FOCUS GetOffYourPhone keeps your active sessions easy to follow. - View time remaining on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island with Live Activities - Add widgets to start sessions quickly or to check session status at a glance - View a minimal full screen countdown timer to quickly see the time remaining without touching your phone ► PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your privacy is important to us. We use no analytics, no ads, and have no tracking whatsoever. GetOffYourPhone uses Apple's Screen Time tools to help you select and block apps, categories, and websites on your device. No activity or information is sent to us. Your personal data stays on your device. ► PREMIUM FEATURES GetOffYourPhone has a ton of features available without paying anything. However, some features shown and listed require Premium. These include Allow Lists, Strict Mode, and some shield tones. ► SUPPORT Email - GetOffYourPhoneApp@gmail.com Contact Form - https://getoffyourphone.app/contact/ ► TERMS & PRIVACY Privacy Policy -https://getoffyourphone.app/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA) - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ## Key features - Set custom timer lengths - Receive frequent disruptive notifications - Schedule recurring sessions - Tag sessions for tracking activities - Customize notification frequency and theme - View session history - Emergency off button ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Premium - Yearly | $39.99 | per year | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Unlock Premium | $1.99 | one-time | | Unlock Premium and All Themes | $2.99 | one-time | | Mean Theme | $0.99 | one-time | | Movie Theme | $0.99 | one-time | | Famous Quotes Theme | $0.99 | one-time | | Motivational Theme | $0.99 | one-time | | Funny Theme | $0.99 | one-time | | Motivational Sayings Theme | $0.99 | one-time | | Lifetime Premium | $99.99 | one-time | | Legacy Premium | $9.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 32) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/get-off-your-phone-app-block/id1363166652/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Good *2026-01-02, version 2.3.1* Very good at telling you to get off the phone but once you go on it one it non stop alerts you to get off. It can be frustrating. ### 5/5 — Nice *2025-10-03, version 2.3.1* Nice ### 3/5 — Not satisfied *2024-08-25, version 2.3.1* This app says it will lock your phone for a given period and won’t let you exit the app, for maximum productivity. It says you need to close your phone while being on the app and it will work, did that and it didn’t work. It instead spammed my phone with ads about dumb apps like a flashlight app? The only good thing about this app is it spams you with threatening notifications to tell you to enter the app again to continue to work. ### 5/5 — About the game *2023-07-30* This game is super hard but it’s very helpful. My phone always turns off because the game Hass to be on. I really like this game but sometimes it can be bad. I think it should be 12+ or 9+4 year olds will get mad and maybe break their phone for it ### 4/5 — Good app but *2023-04-17* Wish it could send notifications when unlocking your phone and have a feature where it’s on the lock screen like the timer app. ### 5/5 — It works - clever idea, well executed *2023-02-14, version 2.3.1* This sounds like some kind of self-promotion but it definitely isn’t. I really have tried quite a few different app-blocker apps and quite a few highly rated or promoted ones are no longer working, unavailable on the App Store or very buggy, or they are too easy to work-around. This app seems to work really well for Apple because it doesn’t actually block your apps or try integrate with Screentime/ downtime, it puts an annoying ad on the front of your screen (yes you do need to keep the app open before locking your phone) and then if you do try use your phone and switch apps it bugs you with notifications - a very effective deterrent. The bug mentioned in a previous review about not allowing incoming phone calls has been fixed - if someone calls me, even on Teams, it gets through, even if the app is in ‘active’ mode. I’m on the free version still because I’m not sure how well my will power will withstand having an emergency button available but can definitely see the appeal, and it’s a one-off payment instead of a subscription which is great. Well done to the developer. ### 5/5 — Works great *2022-08-05, version 2.3.1* You get little messages telling you to get off your phone so you don’t get distracted and it does that until you do get off your phone👍👍👍👍 ### 5/5 — The only productivity app you’ll need. *2021-10-03, version 2.3.1* This app is genius, kudos to the developers ! ### 4/5 — Need setting lock during active *2021-08-07, version 2.3.1* Good over all ### 3/5 — Lacks functionality *2021-01-29* I bought the premium, the emergency shut off doesn’t stop the timer it just stops the notifications. If you need to reset your time count for any reason you have to wait until the previous timer is finished. So if you put a timer for an hour and have to stop it for any reason it won’t stop and after the 5 minutes emergency shutoff it’ll start sending notifications non stop lol **Developer response:** Hello AhsunSK, the emergency off button is designed for just a temporary break in case of an actual emergency. I designed it so that once you turn on the timer you have to commit to being off your phone for the entirety of it. I didn't want people to be able to give in to the temptation of using their phones by just cancelling the session completely. If you have an idea of how I could implement this feature better I'd love to hear from you at GetOffYourPhoneApp@gmail.com -Daniel ## Frequently asked questions about Get Off Your Phone ### What does Get Off Your Phone do? This app helps you stay focused by setting timed sessions. When you leave the app during an active session, it sends you frequent, customizable notifications to discourage phone usage and bring your attention back to your tasks or real-life activities. ### How do the notifications work? The notifications are the core feature for staying off your phone. They are sent every 2-10 seconds whenever you leave the app during a timed session. You can customize their frequency and choose from various themes, including funny quotes, inspirational messages, or even 'mean' themes for extra motivation. ### Is this app free to use? The app is available for free but offers in-app purchases. This suggests that while core functionality is accessible without cost, certain features, customization options, or content might require a purchase. ### Can I schedule my focus sessions? Yes, you can schedule sessions in advance. You can set a specific time, choose if the session should repeat on certain days of the week, and define its duration. This allows for consistent focus periods, such as daily study blocks. ### What if I have an emergency and need to use my phone? The app includes an 'Emergency Off' button. This feature temporarily disables all notifications from the app for 5 minutes, allowing you to use your phone for urgent matters without being interrupted by the focus reminders. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.0.0 — 2026-08-24 Total overhaul of the functionality and appearance of the app! In this version of the app, we've rebuilt the app from the ground up. The app now uses Apple's Screen Time frameworks to allow you to view device usage, block apps, and add restrictions, greatly improving the functionality of the app. The UI has also been completely redone to look better and be easier for you to use. Here is a list of some of the new features: - System-level blocking: Restrict apps, categories, and websites using Apple’s built-in Screen Time controls. - Quick sessions: Start blocking apps instantly with a single tap. - Scheduled sessions: Set recurring app blocking sessions for specific days and times. - Daily limits: Cap total app usage each day to stay on track. - Block lists and allow lists: Choose exactly which apps and websites are restricted, or keep only approved ones available. - Usage Reports: View your screen time and device usage in one place, with daily and weekly trends to help you understand how you use your phone. - Live status and widgets: Check active sessions from the Lock Screen, widgets, and live updates. - Session history and reminders: Review past sessions and stay on top of upcoming ones with helpful alerts. ### 2.3.1 — 2021-04-27 Added: - Updated for iOS 14.5 Fixed: - Occasional crash caused when notifications for the app are turned off - Restore purchase issues with new themes Have a suggestion for the next update? Send us an email at GetOffYourPhoneApp@gmail.com ### 2.3.0 — 2021-04-11 Added: - Two new themes! 'Funny' and 'Motivational Sayings' - New setting: You can now set a maximum amount of emergency offs (breaks) you can take per session - You can now set scheduled sessions to start automatically when tapping on the notification (the app must still be opened) - You can now name your scheduled sessions to keep track/remind you of what they are for - While adding tags after completing a session, the amount of time allocated to each tag is now shown next to the percent picker - Also while adding tags after completing a session, the combined total percent of all tags added is shown in the bottom right corner Changed: - Adding tags UI after completing a session has been updated to be more clear - New app icon and launch screen Fixed: - Can no longer tap on lock screen notifications while session is active to bypass session restrictions - When adding/editing a session, the time picker scroll wheels have been fixed for iOS 14 devices - Now correctly shows session completed pop up if session is completed while app is open and another screen is up - Fixed crashes when opening ‘Get Premium’ page Have a suggestion for the next update? Send us an email at GetOffYourPhoneApp@gmail.com ### 2.2.0 — 2021-02-26 Added: - Notifications will now be paused while on a phone call Changed: - When adding tags the percent picker will default to percent needed to get 100% - New app icon and launch screen - Ad network changes - Updated engine Fixed: - Close button for frequency of notifications not working Have a suggestion for the next update? Send us an email at GetOffYourPhoneApp@gmail.com ### 2.1.0 — 2018-12-23 Added: - Scheduled Sessions! You can now schedule sessions for future times. You can choose the time, whether you want them to repeat on certain days of the week, and the duration of the session. When you schedule a session you’ll be sent a notification to remind you to open the app and then get off your phone - New FAQs Changed: - Look of home page - Visual improvements throughout app - App store screenshots and video - Lots of behind the scenes changes in this update Fixed: - Bug where after typing, the keyboard would hide the title of a tag when adding a new tag Have a suggestion for the next update? 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