# ScreenTimeBlocker — Take back your screen time

> App and website time limiter using Apple's Screen Time and Family Controls. (iPhone/iPad app by forYou inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screentimeblocker/id6772103398 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [forYou inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/295737238)
- Category: Productivity, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.2 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2026-05-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-14
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screentimeblocker/id6772103398/reviews.md

## What is ScreenTimeBlocker?

Take your time back.
ScreenTimeBlocker is a focus tool for stopping the apps you can't help opening — TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, X, and more. Built on Apple's Screen Time / Family Controls, it shields only the apps you choose, the moment you hit your daily limit or step into a quiet hour.

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■ What it does
▶ Per-app daily limits
Set fine-grained time caps per app — TikTok 30 min, YouTube 60 min, X 30 min — independently from each other.

▶ Category-wide limits
Limit entire categories like "Social" or "Games" in one tap. Newly installed apps in that category are covered automatically.

▶ Block websites too
Apply the same time limits to specific web domains opened in Safari and other browsers.

▶ Automatic shield at the limit
When the cap is reached, the target app becomes unopenable and a dedicated shield screen appears. It comes back tomorrow.

▶ Schedule-based auto-block
Force a block during specific hours — Bedtime (22:00 – 07:00 next day), School Hours (weekdays 08:00 – 15:00), Mealtime, and more. One-tap presets are included, and overnight ranges that cross midnight are supported.

▶ Parental passcode
Set a 4-digit PIN so kids can't quietly disable the limits. Three wrong attempts trigger a full shield across all monitored apps, closing off the workarounds.

▶ Edit lock
While monitoring is active, settings become read-only — you can't impulsively raise a limit or remove a restriction. Scrolling and viewing the list stay free.

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■ Privacy
- Fully on-device. All settings are stored only on your iPhone.
- No personal data or usage statistics are sent to our servers.
- No analytics, no advertising SDKs, no tracking identifiers.
- Apple's Family Controls passes apps and categories as opaque tokens, so even the developer cannot see which apps you chose.
- The parental PIN is stored encrypted in the iOS Keychain.

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■ Pricing
The first week is free. Keep it if you like it.

- Monthly plan
- Yearly plan
- Lifetime plan (one-time purchase)

The monthly and yearly plans include a 7-day free trial (first time only). If you do not cancel during the trial, the plan converts to a paid subscription at the end of the trial period.

Subscriptions automatically renew for the same period and price unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
The renewal charge is billed to the Apple ID payment method within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.
You can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions on the iPhone.
Any unused portion of the free trial is forfeited when a subscription is purchased.

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■ Who it's for
- People who want to stop late-night short-video binges
- Parents who want kids' social-app time governed by rules, not arguments
- Anyone who needs distractions silenced during work or study hours
- Users who find iOS's built-in Screen Time not quite enough

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Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://uuuu.to/screenblocker-privacy-policy/

## Key features

- Per-app daily time limits
- Category-wide app limits
- Website blocking with time limits
- Automatic blocking at limit
- Scheduled auto-blocking
- Parental passcode protection
- Edit lock for settings

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 月額プラン | $0.49 | per month |
| 年額プラン | $5.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Plan | $19.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screentimeblocker/id6772103398/reviews.md

### 5/5 — シンプル イズ ベスト

*2026-06-08*

この手のアプリを4〜5個ダウンロードしてみましたが、このアプリは私にとっては1番余計なものがなく機能もとてもシンプルです
スマホが苦手な人でも使いやすいと思います
料金設定もわかりやすく月額、年額、買い切りの3プランがあり、それぞれを使う前に1週間の無料期間で使用感が確かめられますよ
各々のアプリを細かく時間設定もできる為、気付いたら1日何時間ムダにSNSや動画を見てしまう状態から離れる事ができました
解除も気軽にできますがメリハリをしっかりつけたい為、使わないようにしています。
明らかに効果が出ているので無料期間後、思い切って買い切りプランを選び損はなかったです

## Frequently asked questions about ScreenTimeBlocker

### How does ScreenTimeBlocker work with Apple's Screen Time?

ScreenTimeBlocker is built upon Apple's Screen Time and Family Controls framework. It uses these native features to enforce the time limits and blocks you set for specific apps and categories.

### Can I set different time limits for different apps?

Yes, ScreenTimeBlocker allows for fine-grained, per-app daily limits. You can set distinct time caps for individual applications like TikTok, YouTube, or X, independently of each other.

### Does ScreenTimeBlocker block websites as well as apps?

Yes, you can apply the same time limits to specific web domains when accessed through Safari and other browsers. This ensures a comprehensive approach to managing your online time.

### What happens when I reach my app time limit?

Once you hit your set time cap for an app, it becomes unopenable. A dedicated shield screen will appear, and the app will be accessible again the next day.

### How does ScreenTimeBlocker handle privacy?

The app operates fully on-device, meaning all your settings are stored locally on your iPhone. No personal data or usage statistics are sent to any servers, and it does not use analytics, advertising SDKs, or tracking identifiers.

### What are the subscription options for ScreenTimeBlocker?

ScreenTimeBlocker offers monthly, yearly, and a lifetime plan (one-time purchase). The monthly and yearly plans include a 7-day free trial for first-time users.

### How can I cancel my subscription for ScreenTimeBlocker?

You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions on your iPhone. Auto-renewal must be turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period to avoid being charged for the next cycle.

### Is ScreenTimeBlocker suitable for children?

Yes, ScreenTimeBlocker includes a parental passcode feature to prevent children from disabling limits. It's designed for parents who want to govern their children's social app time with rules and for anyone needing to silence distractions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.3 — 2026-07-01

Now embracing iOS 26 Liquid Glass.

The three bottom actions — Add App, Schedules, and Start Blocking — have been redesigned as individual floating glass surfaces, so the list scrolls softly behind them for a lighter, more fluid feel. Devices on iOS 25 and earlier keep the familiar look.

### 1.1.2 — 2026-06-18

Minor bug fixes and improvements.

### 1.1.1 — 2026-06-16

• Added a dark-mode variant of the app icon
• Fixed an issue where the paywall could reappear after a successful purchase

### 1.1 — 2026-05-31

Now available in English.

When your iPhone’s language is set to English, the entire app — paywall, home, shield screens, and the schedule editor — appears in natural English.

Other improvements:
• Terms of Use and Privacy Policy links added on the paywall
• Minor layout polish on the schedule list

### 1.0 — 2026-05-29

No release notes.

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