# Poke: Block Apps & Websites — Screen Time Limit for Focus

> App and website blocker with focus timers and accountability partner. (iPhone/iPad app by Gautham Shankar.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poke-block-apps-and-websites/id6745727640 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gautham Shankar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760467192)
- Category: Productivity, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.40/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 88 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Latin American Spanish
- Released: 2025-08-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poke-block-apps-and-websites/id6745727640/reviews.md

## What is Poke?

Tired of screen time apps you can ignore? Poke helps you build healthy phone habits through powerful blocking, real accountability, and on-demand focus timer sessions.. It's the screen time app that actually works because you choose how strict you want to be—and you can add an accountability partner to keep you honest.

How Poke Works

Create Custom Blocks
You define what to block and when. Choose specific apps or websites, then set either:

- Time windows (e.g., block social media 9 AM - 5 PM on weekdays)
- Daily usage limits (e.g., allow 30 minutes of TikTok per day)

Focus Timer — Deep Work on Demand
Need to focus right now? Start a Focus Timer and Poke blocks your distracting apps for exactly as long as you need. No scheduling required—just set your timer and go.


Choose Your Break Method
For each block, decide how strict you want to be:

- Allow Breaks: Take breaks anytime you need them
- Ask Partner: Request permission from your accountability partner for breaks
- Not Allowed: No breaks—stay committed to your goals

Your Accountability Partner
Add an accountability partner to make your commitment real. When you set a block to "Ask Partner" mode and need access to a blocked app, you send them a break request. They can approve or deny it in real-time, helping you stay on track when willpower fails. Your partner can also add you to their blocks, creating mutual accountability.

Honor Your Commitments
When you hit your limits or enter a blocked time window, Poke gently blocks those apps. Depending on your break settings, you either take a break yourself, ask your partner for permission, or stay blocked. It's not about restriction; it's about achieving the goals you set for yourself.

Poke combines powerful blocking with optional social accountability to help you build the phone habits you actually want.


Privacy policy: https://usepoke.com/privacy-policy
Terms of service: https://usepoke.com/terms-of-service, https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Custom app and website blocking
- Time window and daily usage limits
- On-demand focus timer sessions
- Optional accountability partner
- Configurable break methods
- Mutual accountability features

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $2.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $49.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poke-block-apps-and-websites/id6745727640/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Very user friendly

*2026-04-16*

The entire process to set it up is very easy and direct. I also really enjoy the art style and how colorful it is. I’d recommend 👍

**Developer response:** Thank you!

### 4/5 — Love the app!

*2025-11-23*

I love the new updates. When I first used the app about a two months ago, it felt quite disconnected. It has since became much more user friendly and easy. I use the free features and I’m already seeing a difference. Looking forward to more fun features and updates!

### 1/5 — Don’t like it

*2025-10-16*

Just asks for money

**Developer response:** Hi there, thanks for your feedback. I apologize, but that is not the intended experience-you should be able to use Poke's key features for free.

Please ensure you have updated to the latest version, as this sounds like an error  I've fixed. If the issue persists, please contact me at gautham@usepoke.com . I'd love for you to experience Poke properly!

### 5/5 — Beautiful design

*2025-09-27*

Really clean and elegant app!

**Developer response:** Thank you so much!

### 5/5 — Never lose motivation to stop doomscrolling

*2025-09-24*

This app helps you to keep reduce the screen time and match with your friends & accountability with them.

Really nice concept & nicely executed

**Developer response:** Thank you, appreciate it :)

### 1/5 — doesn’t work

*2025-09-17*

shows a blank screen and nothing else

**Developer response:** I am very sorry you experienced this-a blank screen means the app couldn't load, and that's the last thing I want for a first impression!

I've fixed several bugs in the latest release, so please update Poke to the newest version and try again.

If the issue persists, would you please email me the device you are using and your iOS version at gautham@usepoke.com? I want to get this working for you immediately.

### 5/5 — Great app to track Screen Time

*2025-09-15*

Love the clean interface, using it mainly to track Screen Time but the accountability partner feature is cool as well.

**Developer response:** Thank you!

### 5/5 — Useful and fun to use

*2025-09-15*

I like this accountability partner feature where i can approve or deny friend’s request to use social media apps 😆

**Developer response:** Thanks a lot!

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2025-09-14*

I love how modular and simple the features are, despite improving my lifestyle as someone with ADHD.

**Developer response:** Thank you, glad to see that Poke is making a meaningful difference :)

### 5/5 — A really good app!

*2025-09-09*

The idea to gamify the screen time and the feature where we can see the screen time of our friends is amazing. Really helps us get a reality check and makes us want to keep our screen time down. Great idea.

**Developer response:** Thank you!

## Frequently asked questions about Poke

### How does Poke help users focus?

Poke helps users focus by allowing them to create custom blocks for distracting apps and websites. It also offers an on-demand focus timer for immediate deep work sessions.

### Can I set specific times to block apps with Poke?

Yes, Poke allows you to set time windows for blocking specific apps and websites, such as blocking social media during work hours.

### What is the accountability partner feature in Poke?

The accountability partner feature allows you to add a friend or family member who can approve or deny your requests to access blocked apps, providing an extra layer of commitment.

### Does Poke have ads?

No, Poke does not contain advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted focus experience.

### What are the subscription options for Poke?

Poke offers a Pro subscription with a 7-day free trial, available at $2.99 per month or $19.99 per year.

### What devices is Poke available on?

Poke is currently supported on iPhone devices.

### How often is Poke updated?

The latest version of Poke was released on March 26, 2026, indicating regular updates to improve functionality and reliability.

### What is the age rating for Poke?

Poke has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.6 — 2026-07-24

Bug fixes & improvements.

### 1.5.5 — 2026-06-29

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 1.5.4 — 2026-05-17

Bug fixes & improvements.

### 1.5.3 — 2026-03-26

Fixed Message extension bugs. You can now manage Poke pause requests with your accountability partner directly in iMessage.

### 1.5.2 — 2026-03-25

iMessage Extension—Manage Poke pause requests with your accountability partner directly in iMessage.

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| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Jolt: Screen Time Control](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jolt-screen-time-control/id6738301540) | 4.4 (100) | Free | Productivity |
| [No Scroll - Limit Screen Time](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/no-scroll-limit-screen-time/id6474079216) | 4.5 (678) | Free | Productivity |
| [Unplugged - App Blocker, Focus](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unplugged-app-blocker-focus/id6742885800) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Productivity |
| [Ambient Focus - FocusFlux](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ambient-focus-focusflux/id6748348210) | — | Free | Productivity |
| [Focus Lock - Block Apps](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-lock-block-apps/id6504156620) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Productivity |
| [App Block, Time limits: Flow](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-block-time-limits-flow/id6742873866) | 5.0 (3) | Free | Productivity |

## More apps by Gautham Shankar

- [Hourly Bird Chime](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hourly-bird-chime/id6758052704)

All apps by Gautham Shankar: https://appshunter.io/developer/1760467192

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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 2026-08-31.*