# Ochi: Block Websites & Apps — Limit Screen Time Control

> App and website blocker to enhance focus and limit screen time. (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Tigas.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ochi-block-websites-and-apps/id1603024803 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michael Tigas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1364337001)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 153 App Store ratings · 89 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 72 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Hindi, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Vietnamese
- Released: 2022-02-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ochi-block-websites-and-apps/id1603024803/reviews.md

## What is Ochi?

“A great tool if you’re looking for a way to become more focused and less distracted.” - 9to5Mac, Chance Miller
“The design of the iPhone & macOS app is appealing, both simple and colorful.” - TechRadar, Daryl Baxter
“Ochi lets you create a more focused work environment.” - MacStories, John Voorhees
“Great for maintaining productivity so you never accidentally find yourself on Twitter.” - Matthew Cassinelli
“Ochi is great for when you want to focus on really specific tasks.” - Christopher Lawley

Ochi helps you block distracting apps and website on your device, putting an end to excessively bad Social Media habits.

Pick the apps and website you would like to block, set up the app & website blocking, and you're all good to go!

And, if you'd like to block things during particular days, create a schedule to automatically restrict content.

Features;
• Block iOS apps (and Mac apps too with Ochi for Mac)
• Block websites and categories of websites
• Enable filters that run all day, or timed filters that cannot be stopped for a period of time
• Temporarily pause filters if you need to urgently access particular apps
• Schedule filters to block social media distractions during the day, and at bed time
• Lock filters to prevent making changes during moments of impulse
• Control Center widgets to control blocking from the Control Center or from the adjustable Lock Screen controls
• Integrate with Shortcuts to automate your productivity workflow
• Sync filters between iPhone, iPad, and Mac
• Handy widgets to quickly enable filters

If you have any questions, please reach out to ochi@michaeltigas.com.au

Privacy Policy: https://ochithe.app/privacypolicy/
Terms of Use: https://ochithe.app/termsofuse/

## Key features

- Block iOS and Mac apps
- Block websites and categories
- Timed and all-day filters
- Schedule blocking
- Lock filters
- Control Center widgets
- Sync across devices

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ochi Pro - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Ochi Pro - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Ochi Pro (1 year) | $24.99 | per year |
| Ochi Pro (1 month) | $4.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ochi Pro - Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |
| Ochi Pro Lifetime | $89.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Ochi?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎯 Effectively blocks distracting websites and apps
- 🔒 Difficult to disable once activated
- 💡 Shortcuts integration for automation
- ☁️ Cross-device syncing via iCloud
- 🎨 Clean and intuitive user interface
- ⚡ Works well on Safari for website blocking
- 🆓 Generous free version with single filter
- 📱 Supports both iOS and macOS
- 🤝 Responsive developer support
- ⏰ Scheduling feature for filters

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- ❌ Website blocking doesn't work reliably
- 🔓 Easy to bypass with back button or alternative browsers
- ⚙️ Complex and confusing setup process
- 💰 Expensive pricing ($70 lifetime, high subscription)
- 📱 Only blocks ~15 predetermined apps
- 🌐 Website blocking limited to Safari only
- 🔧 Inconsistent filter behavior
- 📧 Poor customer support responsiveness
- 🔄 App resets onboarding after updates
- 🚫 Difficult to uninstall from system
- ⚠️ Scheduled blocks don't activate automatically

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Pause function crashes app instead of pausing
- Filters don't activate despite being set up correctly
- App blocking doesn't work on macOS Tahoe
- Safari extension fails to block websites
- Scheduled filters don't turn on automatically
- Add website button remains grayed out
- Filters automatically delete without user action
- App unresponsive and won't close
- Conflicting filter rules create accessibility loopholes
- Doesn't work with Safari profiles after iOS updates
- Bypass possible by clicking 'reopen site'
- Multiple filter conflicts cause unexpected behavior

**Most requested features**

- Prevent app uninstallation
- Block all apps instead of predetermined list
- Website blocking on Chrome and other browsers
- Keyboard shortcuts to start/stop filters
- One-click website blocking from browser
- Shopping category for Amazon/eBay blocking
- Block filter should override accessible filter
- Better troubleshooting documentation
- Free trial period for premium features

## Recent user reviews (10 of 89)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ochi-block-websites-and-apps/id1603024803/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Good app

*2026-02-19*

Really good for focusing for long hours without being distracted

### 5/5 — Best block ever

*2026-02-14, version 1.7.2*

Block all social media and this app is very helpful for me

### 5/5 — Buena

*2026-02-12, version 1.7*

Hace lo que tiene que hacer, sin pagar sirve perfectamente

### 5/5 — Love it

*2026-01-09*

I am someone who loves automating stuff,, I found this to work just the way I wanted with my focus mode. Really really appreciate this app.!

### 2/5 — Horrible

*2025-12-10*

This app is easy to control but the websites and apps don’t block even after you set things up. I want to block websites to avoid temptation but this app will not let me block anything and it irks me to buy the subscription, it doesn’t restrict any websites nor apps even after I followed the instructions. Do better

### 5/5 — Great but small issue

*2025-10-28*

Hi, I have been using this app for nearly a year now to help me with university and it’s been great so far except that recently a bug keeps happening. Basically every time I go to pause for a 10 minute break it instead crashes the whole app and I have bad self-control so I often take more than 10 minutes before reopening it. It needs to be fixed because it’s now too easy to disable it. (also another work around is that with pro and the ability to make multiple filter its possible to make a website accessible while blocked and I think the block should prevail above the accessible filter. UPDATE: The new apple update somehow fixed the issue so all is good now.

### 5/5 — One fix would be next level

*2025-09-27, version 1.7.2*

Prevent uninstalling the app :)

### 4/5 — Excellent app, needs update to Tahoe

*2025-09-25*

This app is excellent. However, the functionality of blocking apps in Tahoe is not quite right - it doesn’t block them outright, but prevents them being onscreen. Wonder if the developer could please update this software, and then I’ll update the review

### 5/5 — Great but small issue

*2025-09-19, version 1.7*

Hi, I have been using this app for nearly a year now to help me with university and it’s been great so far except that recently a bug keeps happening. Basically every time I go to pause for a 10 minute break it instead crashes the whole app and I have bad self-control so I often take more than 10 minutes before reopening it. It needs to be fixed because it’s now too easy to disable it. (also another work around is that with pro and the ability to make multiple filter its possible to make a website accessible while blocked and I think the block should prevail above the accessible filter.)

### 2/5 — Doesn’t have all the apps

*2025-02-02*

It’s really too early to leave it a review, but it prompted so I’ll go based on what I know so far. 

It seems a little buggy and doesn’t know about several of the apps I use. 

Interested to see if it actually works.

Update I’ve finished the janky setup process and it says it’s saved me loads of time already and asked for another review. It still hasn’t blocked a single app yet.

## Frequently asked questions about Ochi

### What does Ochi do?

Ochi is a tool designed to help you become more focused and less distracted by blocking access to specific apps and websites on your device. It aims to put an end to excessive social media habits and improve your productivity.

### What are the key features of Ochi?

Key features include the ability to block iOS and Mac apps, block websites and categories of websites, set timed or all-day filters, schedule blocking periods, and lock filters to prevent accidental changes. It also offers Control Center widgets and syncs filters across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

### Is Ochi free to use?

The application is free to download and use, with in-app purchases available for additional features or functionality. Specific pricing details for in-app purchases can be found within the app itself.

### What devices is Ochi compatible with?

Ochi is available for iOS devices (iPhone and iPad) and can also block Mac apps when used with Ochi for Mac. Filters can be synced between these devices.

### How can Ochi help me manage my screen time?

Ochi helps manage screen time by allowing you to actively block distracting apps and websites. You can set schedules to limit access during specific times, such as work hours or bedtime, and use timed filters that cannot be easily stopped, promoting more mindful usage.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8 — 2026-07-09

Thank you for using Ochi!

This update adds support for the latest version of iOS and iPadOS, including minor bug fixes.

We hope you find them super helpful for your productivity. Please leave a kind review if you do! :)

### 1.7.2 — 2025-06-02

Thank you for using Ochi in 2025!

This includes minor UI bug fixes on the main screen.

We hope you find them super helpful for your productivity. Please leave a kind review if you do! :)

### 1.7.1 — 2024-09-12

Thank you for using Ochi in 2024!

This update adds support for the latest version of iOS and iPadOS, including new features such as dynamic app icons and Control Center widgets, so you can easily control blocking distractions from the Control Center or from the adjustable Lock Screen controls.

We hope you find them super helpful for your productivity. Please leave a kind review if you do! :)

### 1.7 — 2024-09-11

Thank you for using Ochi in 2024!

This update adds support for the latest version of iOS and iPadOS, including new features such as dynamic app icons and Control Center widgets, so you can easily control blocking distractions from the Control Center or from the adjustable Lock Screen controls.

We hope you find them super helpful for your productivity. Please leave a kind review if you do! :)

### 1.6.12 — 2024-07-24

Thank you for using Ochi!

This update includes minor bug fixes.

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All apps by Michael Tigas: https://appshunter.io/developer/1364337001

## Related topics

[app and website blocker](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/app-and-website-blocker)

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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 2026-08-22.*