# Pocus: Limit screen time — Reduce procrastination

> App to block distracting apps and limit screen time for increased productivity. (iPhone/iPad app by Ilia Stukalov.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocus-limit-screen-time/id1667126271 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ilia Stukalov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1004427873)
- Category: Productivity, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 16 App Store ratings · 44 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.4 · 35 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, French (France), Hebrew, Korean, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2023-04-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocus-limit-screen-time/id1667126271/reviews.md

## What is Pocus?

An App for Those Who Want to Spend Less Time on Their Phones.

Every feature of the app is designed, tested, and used daily by people who need to focus and set their phones aside.

You can set up automatic blocking of distracting apps while you work on important tasks. While these apps are blocked, you won’t receive notifications from them, and you won’t be able to open them until the time you set has elapsed. This will allow you to concentrate fully and avoid distractions from things that aren’t currently important.

Limits will help you restrict the time you spend on various apps each day. You can choose which apps to limit, how much time you want to spend on them, and the days of the week that the restrictions will apply. Once the allotted time has expired, the apps will remain blocked until the end of the day.

Deep Focus is a manual app-blocking feature. You select the apps and the duration of the blocking. After that, the apps will be unavailable until the chosen time is up.

MORE INFO ABOUT POCUS SUBSCRIPTION:
Plans are monthly and annual

You'll be billed at the end of the free trial automatically unless you cancel

Subscription will auto-renew unless you turn it off in your iTunes account

Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase

You can turn off auto-renew in iTunes

You can cancel up to 24 hours before the next period

Please review our Terms of Service here:

https://istukalov965.wixsite.com/mysite/pocus-tos

Please review our Privacy Policy here:

https://istukalov965.wixsite.com/mysite/pocus-pivacy

Please note that all trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos and domain names referenced in the screenshots of this app, including Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, are the property of their respective owners. This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any of these companies. The use of these trademarks in the screenshots is solely for the purpose of demonstrating the functionality of the app.

## Key features

- Automatic app blocking
- Notification silencing
- Customizable time limits
- Daily app restrictions
- Manual deep focus mode
- App usage tracking

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pocus Full | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Pocus full | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Pocus Full | $49.99 | per year |
| Pocus full | $6.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 44)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocus-limit-screen-time/id1667126271/reviews.md

### 4/5 — оплата

*2026-08-13*

с айфона вообще возможно оплатить подписку, если не мтс и билайн оператор?

### 5/5 — Отлично

*2026-08-06*

Помогатор прекрасный. Только с ним могу себя дисциплинировать

### 4/5 — Не работает

*2026-08-04*

Быстрый фокус перестал блокировать приложения

### 5/5 — Удобно!

*2026-07-08*

Радует, что приложения разбиты по категориям и самое главное, то что есть расписание. плюс строгий режим, не видел такого нигде раньше

### 4/5 — Все в нем хорошо, кроме одного

*2026-06-21*

Идея классная, приложение супер минималистичное и понятное. Оплатила бы, если не существенный минус - приложение с лёгкостью отключается в настройках (экранное время)

### 1/5 — Платно

*2026-06-20*

Очень разачарован, платное приложение, бесплатной версии нету

### 5/5 — Лучшее

*2026-06-03*

Отличное приложение даже за бесплатный функционал. У меня одно из хобби — чтение, но соц.сети регулярно меня отвлекают от книг, да и концентрация внимания становится нулевой. Очень нравится функция Deep focus, можно спокойно все заблочить на часик и читать, ни на что не отвлекаясь. И главное, что никак блок снять нельзя! Моя менталка спасена, спасибо ❤️

### 3/5 — не поняла как пользоваться

*2026-05-06*

приложение явно хорошее и удобное, НО я не поняла как установить лимит на приложение без подписки….

**Developer response:** Добрый день, 
Лимиты и Расписания доступны только по подписке. Без подписки плотностью доступен Deep Focus

### 1/5 — Перестало работать приложение

*2026-04-24*

Идея просто суперское, реализация хромает( как уже писали, кривое назначение интервалов блокировки, если снимаешь ограничение с одного приложения из блока, то автоматически разблокируется весь блок, а в последние пару недель приложение перестало работать совсем( не нажимается на кнопку начать сессию, не редактируются выбранные категории приложений, очень жалко и обидно! Такого приложения больше нет, и похоже, снова не будет( поправьте, пожалуйста!

**Developer response:** Добрый день, 
Спасибо вам за обратную связь. 
Сейчас проверил на версии 1.9.3 и не получается воспроизвести указанные вам ошибки.
Напишите нам пожалуйста в поддержку либо в тг канал и мы вместе с вами обязательно во всем разберёмся

### 5/5 — Очень круто

*2026-04-18*

Лучшее приложение для организации своего времени, видно, что создатели правда хотят решить проблему многих! Даже в бесплатной версии очень много полезного, есть даже защита от удаления приложения, это вообще супер, спасибо! (Обычно я не пишу отзывы к приложениям, но тут не смогла пройти мимо, очень уж оно прекрасное)

## Frequently asked questions about Pocus

### How does Pocus help me limit screen time?

Pocus allows you to set automatic blocking for distracting apps during work periods or manual 'Deep Focus' sessions. You can also set daily time limits for specific applications.

### What happens to notifications when apps are blocked by Pocus?

When apps are blocked by Pocus, you will not receive any notifications from them. This helps you concentrate fully on your tasks without interruptions.

### What are the subscription options for Pocus?

Pocus offers monthly and annual subscription plans, with options for weekly, monthly, 6-month, and yearly billing. A 7-day free trial is available for most plans.

### How can I cancel my Pocus subscription?

You can cancel your Pocus subscription up to 24 hours before the next billing period by turning off auto-renew in your iTunes account settings.

### What devices is Pocus compatible with?

Pocus is designed for use on iPhones and iPads, supporting both platforms for managing your screen time.

### Is Pocus suitable for younger users?

Pocus has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users looking to manage their digital habits.

### How often is Pocus updated?

The latest version of Pocus is 1.8.6, and it was last updated on March 18, 2026, indicating regular updates to improve functionality and reliability.

### Does Pocus integrate with other productivity tools?

The provided information does not specify integrations with other productivity tools. Pocus focuses on app blocking and time management directly on your device.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.10.2 — 2026-08-14

This update is entirely dedicated to fixing bugs and improving all app features.
Specifically:
- Improved performance of limits and schedules when device memory is limited
- Optimized performance of app blocking and strict mode restrictions

### 1.10.1 — 2026-08-10

Meet this summer's big update! To make managing your time on social media even more convenient and enjoyable, we've been hard at work and are finally ready to delight you.
- You can now set a schedule for two days at a time. This is especially convenient for blocking apps during your sleep, bedtime, and wake-up times;
- We updated the schedule setting flow;
- We updated the limit setting flow;
- We fixed an app selection error when editing a schedule;
- We fixed a time interval selection error for schedules;
- We updated limits editing flow;
- We updated schedules editing flow;
And there are also many code changes that you won't see directly, but you'll feel like everything is running even faster and smoother.
Enjoy your summer!

### 1.10.0 — 2026-07-28

Meet this summer's big update! To make managing your time on social media even more convenient and enjoyable, we've been hard at work and are finally ready to delight you.
- You can now set a schedule for two days at a time. This is especially convenient for blocking apps during your sleep, bedtime, and wake-up times;
- We've updated the schedule setting process;
- We've updated the limit setting process;
- We've fixed an app selection error when editing a schedule;
- We've fixed a time interval selection error for schedules;
And there are also many code changes that you won't see directly, but you'll feel like everything is running even faster and smoother.
Enjoy your summer!

### 1.9.12 — 2026-06-27

Despite the fact that the first month of summer is rapidly coming to an end, we have fixed the schedule errors.

### 1.9.11 — 2026-06-14

The holiday season is starting. It's time to enjoy the summer and the sun, and not get stuck on social media.networks. Fixed a bug with recalculating schedules when changing time zones - travel without sticking.  Thanks to the users who discovered the problem and told us about it.

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