# Mindful Lock: App Pause — Screen Time App Blocker

> Screen Time App Blocker (iPhone/iPad app by TOMOKI TAKATE.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindful-lock-app-pause/id6775439926 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TOMOKI TAKATE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1811717516)
- Category: Reference, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-09
- Data updated: 2026-06-28
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindful-lock-app-pause/id6775439926/reviews.md

## What is Mindful Lock?

Mindful Lock helps you pause before opening distracting apps and websites. Choose what to lock with Screen Time controls, read a short Buddha passage, take one breath, and continue with awareness instead of reflex.

Designed for people who want a spiritual, minimalist alternative to ordinary app blockers.

What you can do:
- Add a mindful pause before selected apps and websites
- Read 5,318 carefully curated Tipitaka-derived Buddhist passages
- Browse, search, filter, save, share, and open source links
- Keep a short Buddha quote on your Home Screen widget
- Adjust how often the current passage refreshes
- Use a private app with no data collection

Mindful Lock is not about punishment or streak pressure. It creates a small space between the urge to scroll and the choice to continue.


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2026-06-16

The passage library now includes 5,318 Tipitaka-derived selections. The Mindful Lock shield keeps the Buddha passage clearer and more central, with improved widget readability.

### 1.1 — 2026-06-13

The passage library now includes 5,318 Tipitaka-derived selections. The Mindful Lock shield keeps the Buddha passage clearer and more central, with improved widget readability.

### 1.0 — 2026-06-09

No release notes.

## More apps by TOMOKI TAKATE

- [meditation-timer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meditation-timer/id6745311089)

All apps by TOMOKI TAKATE: https://appshunter.io/developer/1811717516

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