# peerpressure focus — Group focus with app blocking

> Group focus with app blocking (iPhone/iPad app by Anne Schuth.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peerpressure-focus/id6752835853 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Anne Schuth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841250836)
- Category: Productivity, Social Networking
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 54 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-11-10
- Data updated: 2026-05-19
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peerpressure-focus/id6752835853/reviews.md

## What is peerpressure focus?

peerpressure helps you stay focused by turning digital detox into a group activity.

HOW IT WORKS
Create a focus session and invite friends via QR code. During the session, the app monitors phone usage and blocks selected apps using iOS Screen Time API. Group members can see when others pick up their devices, providing natural accountability.

FEATURES

App Blocking
Supports 144 apps across 10 categories including social media (Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook), messaging (WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord), entertainment (YouTube, Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max), streaming services (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music), shopping (Amazon, Marktplaats, Zalando), and popular Dutch apps (Tikkie, Albert Heijn, Thuisbezorgd.nl, ING, Rabobank, NS, Buienradar).

Group Coordination
• Real-time presence detection shows who's actively using their phone
• Activity feed displays blocking attempts within the group
• Emergency unlock requires 75% group approval
• Sessions shared via QR codes with 6-character backup codes

Focus Durations
Preset options from 30 minutes to 4+ hours, or choose indefinite duration.

Technical Implementation
Uses iOS Screen Time API (FamilyControls framework) for app blocking. All monitoring happens locally on your device - no personal content, conversations, or browsing history is accessed. Only basic session data (who's in the session, when blocking attempts occur) is shared with your session group.

USE CASES
Study groups, work teams during focus time, or anyone who finds staying focused easier with accountability partners.

PRIVACY
Minimal data collection. App blocking and monitoring occur entirely on-device. Session coordination data is encrypted in transit. No user data is sold to third parties. Compliant with GDPR/AVG regulations.

MULTILINGUAL
Available in English and Dutch.

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Need help? Visit peerpressure.social or email support@peerpressure.social


## Version history (last 1 release)

### 2.1.0+15 — 2025-11-10

No release notes.

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