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Not Now: App Blocker & Focus

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💪 Health & Fitness
📊 Productivity
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Released
November 25, 2025
Updated
October 30, 2026

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Developer

DANIEL ANGIELCZYK
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This app introduces a mindful pause before opening social media, encouraging users to reconsider their scrolling habits. It offers customizable delays and challenges to break unconscious app usage patterns, promoting intentional phone interaction without outright blocking.

✓Mindful delays before app opening
✓Customizable delay types (curtain, camera, black screen)
✓Interactive challenges (typing, rotation, math)
✓Tracks reconsidered app openings
✓Calculates time saved
✓Privacy-focused, on-device processing
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What's New in Not Now

1.8.2

October 30, 2026

1.8.2 [Feature] Failed challenges now have a cooldown. A wrong answer or skipped question in Type, Math, Geography or Flags makes the next one wait, from 5 s up to 5 min. [Feature] Flag Quiz wrong answers are now look-alike flags. [Bugfix] The weekly Time Saved chart starts on the day you installed the app. [UI change] New icon set across the app. [UI change] Real app icons in your Blocked Apps list. [UI change] The Home card now reads "Saved today", and today is highlighted on the weekly chart. [UI change] Smoother onboarding quiz.

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User reviews

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cool concept but doesnt support enough apps

i like the style and how simple the app is, but it only allows you to block a limited list of apps-mostly social media. if you have trouble with messages or pinterest etc or something not on the list you cant do the animation
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Response from developer

Hi! glad you like the concept and style! I’m actively working on expanding the list. Quick question: by "messages," do you mean the native Apple iMessage app? Regardless, I’m adding Pinterest and iMessage support in the very next update for you. Are there any other specific apps you are missing?

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FAQ

What is Not Now?

Not Now is a productivity app designed to help users reduce impulsive social media usage by introducing mindful delays and challenges before opening configured apps. It aims to break unconscious habits through smart design rather than strict blocking.

How does Not Now work?

When you try to open a selected app, Not Now presents a customizable delay (like a curtain animation or black screen) or a challenge (like typing a string or solving a math problem). This friction encourages you to pause and decide if you truly intended to open the app.

Does Not Now have ads?

No, Not Now does not contain advertisements. The app is designed to be ad-free, ensuring a distraction-free experience for users focused on improving their digital wellbeing.

What are the subscription options for Not Now?

Not Now offers a monthly subscription for $4.99 and a yearly subscription for $19.99, with a promotional yearly option at $9.99. All yearly plans include a 3-day free trial.

Can I cancel my Not Now subscription?

Yes, users can cancel their Not Now subscription at any time. The cancellation policy typically allows access to premium features until the end of the current billing period.

What devices does Not Now support?

Not Now is currently supported on iPhone. The app is designed to integrate seamlessly with iOS features like Shortcuts for automatic activation.

How often is Not Now updated?

The latest version of Not Now was released on October 30, 2026. Updates typically address bug fixes, performance improvements, and potentially new features to enhance the user experience.

What is the age rating for Not Now?

Not Now has an age rating of 4+. This indicates that the app is suitable for children aged 4 and older, with no mature content or themes.