Keeping me on task!!
It’s an excellent way to stay on task! Love the updates.
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This app helps you focus by blocking distracting applications until you complete a real-world checklist. Set timed tasks and re-lock reminders to ensure your to-do list gets done before you scroll.
✓Block distracting apps and categories
✓Create unlimited checklists
✓Staged time-blocks with start times
✓Strict mode to hide skip button
✓Re-lock reminders
✓Private by design, no data collection
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What's New in HoldUp
1.0.3
September 11, 2026
fixed: on newer iphones, tapping skip didn't do anything — the app stayed blocked with no explanation. skip now unblocks right away, every time. new: settings has a "send feedback" option. it fills in your app and ios version so problems like the one above are easier to track down. thanks to the person who reported it.
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What is HoldUp?
HoldUp is a productivity app designed to help you focus by blocking distracting applications until you complete a real-world checklist. It uses Apple's Screen Time framework to gate access to chosen apps.
How does HoldUp work?
You select apps that distract you and create a checklist of real-world tasks. Until your list is completed, access to those distracting apps is blocked by a gate.
Can I set specific times for tasks in HoldUp?
Yes, HoldUp offers staged time-blocks, allowing you to assign start times to tasks. Apps will re-lock when each designated window becomes active.
Does HoldUp have a strict mode?
Yes, HoldUp features a strict mode that hides the skip button, making it a more deliberate choice to bypass your checklist for days when you are serious about focusing.
Is HoldUp private?
Yes, HoldUp is private by design. All data stays on your phone, with no account, tracking, or data collection. It leverages the Screen Time framework's data privacy.
Can I skip tasks in HoldUp?
Skipping is a deliberate choice in HoldUp, designed to create friction rather than an unbreakable cage. While skipping is visible (unless in strict mode), the app aims to make doomscrolling a decision, not a reflex.
What devices does HoldUp support?
HoldUp currently supports iPhones and is available on iOS.
How often is HoldUp updated?
HoldUp was last updated on August 1, 2026, with version 1.0.1. The release date was July 27, 2026.
