PhoneStack: Focus with Friends
Block apps, lock in together
About
This app helps you and your friends stay off your phones by creating shared focus sessions. Block distracting apps together, track group streaks, and hold each other accountable to digital well-being goals.
What's New in PhoneStack
1.3
September 7, 2026
The big one. - New Stack screen: a live countdown, everyone's avatars, and a "Locked in." finish screen you can share - Live Activity: your Stack's countdown on the lock screen and in the Dynamic Island - Home screen widget with your pact streaks - New Home tab: your screen time, counted privately on your phone, plus personal goals - Checkpoints: halfway through a pact's limit, and again at 5 minutes left, PhoneStack blocks the app until you choose to keep going - Hold your phone against a friend's to join their Stack - Your stacks: history, totals, and a calendar of every session. Custom lengths from 15 minutes to 8 hours - Redesigned Home, Pacts, and Me - Fixes: blocking now ends exactly when a Stack ends, your Stack apps are remembered, and monitoring heals itself if iOS drops it Lock in together.
MoreFAQ
How does PhoneStack help me focus with friends?
PhoneStack allows you to start shared "Stacks" where distracting apps are blocked for everyone involved, using Apple's Screen Time technology. You can see who is present live and encourage each other to stay focused.
What is a "Pact" in PhoneStack?
A Pact is a daily limit on social app usage that you agree upon with your friends. The group streak grows with each clean day, and the first person to exceed the limit breaks it for everyone.
Does PhoneStack track my individual app usage?
No, your specific app usage and the time spent on them remain private on your device. Friends only see whether you passed or failed to meet the group's focus goal, not the details of your usage.
How are streaks maintained in PhoneStack?
Streaks are built by completing focus sessions and achieving clean days where everyone adheres to the agreed-upon limits. These streaks are kept collectively with your friends, roommates, or study group.
Is PhoneStack available on Android devices?
Based on the provided data, PhoneStack is currently supported on iPhone devices only.
How often is PhoneStack updated?
The app was last updated on July 23, 2026, with version 1.0. Further update frequency is not specified.
What is the age rating for PhoneStack?
PhoneStack has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.
Does PhoneStack have ads?
No, the application does not contain advertisements.