# Monk: Screen Time Control — App Blocker & Habit Builder

> App blocker for focused work and habit building with AI verification. (iPhone/iPad app by Polymath Labs Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monk-screen-time-control/id6747911820 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Polymath Labs Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823371110)
- Category: Productivity, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 135 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17 · 131 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-09-02
- Data updated: 2026-07-04
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monk-screen-time-control/id6747911820/reviews.md

## What is Monk?

Monk - Earn Your Dopamine
The #1 Monk Mode App for Gen Z

HOW IT WORKS:
Every morning, choose ONE meaningful activity: studying, deep work, coding, business work, gym, meditation, journaling, or walking. Monk blocks your most distracting apps until you complete the activity and verify it with a quick AI scan.

Your apps unlock only after you earn your dopamine.

Monk gives you the one advantage nobody else has: a daily ritual that forces discipline, kills brainrot, and unlocks pure focus. Reclaim 1h 30m+ every day.

WHY MONK
- #1 Monk Mode App – Built for Gen Z’s attention war
- Earn Your Dopamine – Apps unlock only after real action
- Dopamine Detox – Escape the infinite scroll, kill brainrot

FEATURES
- Daily Win Ritual – Complete one real action and verify with AI
- Focus Schedules – Automate deep work, focus, and study windows
- Monk Mode – Instantly block distracting apps until tomorrow
- Win History – See your daily wins, streaks, and focus hours over time

WHO IT'S FOR
- Students – Study like an academic weapon
- Entrepreneurs – Protect focus to grow your business
- Creators – Unlock the flow state for your best ideas
- Athletes – Train with discipline and consistency
- Builders – Execute relentlessly without distraction

PRIVACY GUARANTEED
We use Apple’s Screen Time API so all of your phone usage data stays on your device.

JOIN THE MENTAL RENAISSANCE
Download Monk now. Your attention is your superpower.

*A Monk subscription is required to enjoy full access to features*

TERMS & CONDITIONS:
monkapp.com/terms
monkapp.com/privacy

## Key features

- Block distracting apps
- AI-verified activity completion
- Daily focus rituals
- Dopamine detox
- Focus schedules
- Win history and streaks

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monk Pro (Annual) | $59.99 | per year |
| Monk Pro (Annual) | $48.00 | per year |
| Monk Pro (Monthly) | $19.99 | per month |


## What do users think of Monk?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Great app for focus
- 🚀 Boosts productivity
- 💡 Unique and intuitive design

**Cons**

- 🐛 Inconsistent app blocking functionality

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Apps not being blocked as scheduled
- Glitches in scheduling functionality

**Most requested features**

- Improved app blocking reliability
- Customizable scheduling options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 16)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monk-screen-time-control/id6747911820/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2026-01-05*

They should make it a little less expensive 
Though.

### 1/5 — Hate

*2025-11-12*

This app is made by a smart guy I’ve watch his videos but 100 dollars a year is insane I thought it was free but no I will be deleting app

### 1/5 — Do not download this app. It’s a scam.

*2025-11-09*

I saw this app on X and thought I would give it a try. After going through what felt like 50+ screens they try to deceive you and make you pay before access. Use the Apple restrictions app, it’s much better and not designed to make you feel like you’re wasting your life.

### 1/5 — Worst app ever

*2025-10-09*

I paid for nothing. Totally useless.

**Developer response:** Hey, sorry for the confusion 🙏

Purchases sometimes take a moment to sync with Apple. You can tap “Restore Purchases” on the paywall to unlock everything instantly. If you still have trouble, just reach us at hello@monkapp.com - we’ll make it right.

Appreciate you joining the Mental Renaissance 🧠

### 2/5 — Doesn’t work

*2025-10-02*

You’d think for 20 bucks a month they’d at least get the one thing this app does right. I’ve had countless times now when I make a schedule it says the apps are being blocked but on my Home Screen I can still access the same apps lol I have to delete the schedule and remake it every time so it fully blocks the apps every day because the app fails to do so on it’s own in this weird little glitch for whatever reason

**Developer response:** Appreciate you flagging this, looks like a rare sync bug on some iOS versions. The fix should be in this update. Thanks for helping us improve Monk 🧠

### 5/5 — Great App Chad

*2025-09-19*

That’s a Lot Collin

### 5/5 — Game changer!

*2025-09-19*

I constantly get distracted on social media which kills my productivity. I’m already blow away, can’t wait to keep using it.

### 5/5 — Best design

*2025-09-17*

One of the best apps out there for focus. The design is so intuitive and so unique that I actually like using this to focus my time and energy. It feels good just opening it and then knowing that I’m saving a bunch of time and hitting my goals over and over again.

### 5/5 — 100x your productivity

*2025-09-17*

Whether you’re chasing a 4.0 gpa, 10M ARR, or just trying to spend more time with friends, this is the app for you!

### 5/5 — Amazing for focus!

*2025-09-15*

Eliminate distractions, this app enables you to do so!

## Frequently asked questions about Monk

### What does Monk do?

Monk is an app designed to help users regain focus and build discipline by blocking distracting applications. It encourages users to complete one meaningful activity each day, such as studying or working out, and verifies its completion using AI before unlocking their apps.

### How does the AI verification work?

After completing a chosen activity, the app uses a quick AI scan to verify that the task has been done. This ensures that users are genuinely engaging in their chosen activity before their distracting apps are unlocked.

### Is Monk free to use?

A Monk subscription is required to enjoy full access to all of the app's features. While the app is available for download, premium features are unlocked through a subscription.

### What kind of activities can I choose?

You can choose from a variety of meaningful activities such as studying, deep work, coding, business work, gym, meditation, journaling, or walking. The goal is to encourage engagement in productive or beneficial tasks.

### How does Monk help with focus?

By blocking distracting apps and requiring verification of a focused activity, Monk helps users break free from the infinite scroll and digital brainrot. This daily ritual fosters discipline and allows users to reclaim significant amounts of time for deep work and personal development.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.1 — 2026-02-05

Thanks for using Monk, the #1 Monk Mode app to escape brainrot, trusted by top students, creators, and entrepreneurs. Monk helps you reclaim your time, master your focus & attention, and earn your dopamine.

This update includes:
- Bug fixes and performance improvements for an even smoother experience.

### 2.0.0 — 2025-12-26

Monk has been reimagined.

You now earn your dopamine.

Complete one real action each day and verify it with AI. Only then do your distracting apps unlock. This update also includes bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.0.3 — 2025-10-06

Thanks for using Monk, the #1 Monk Mode app to escape brainrot, trusted by top students, creators, and entrepreneurs. Monk helps you reclaim your time, master your focus & attention, and transform your deep work.

This update includes:
- Bug fixes and performance improvements for an even smoother experience.

### 1.0.2 — 2025-09-18

Thanks for using Monk, the #1 Monk Mode app to escape brainrot, trusted by top students, creators, and entrepreneurs. Monk helps you reclaim your time, master your focus & attention, and transform your deep work.

This update includes:
- Bug fixes and performance improvements for an even smoother experience.

### 1.0.1 — 2025-09-15

Various bug fixes and improvements for a smoother experience.

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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 2026-07-04.*