# SnapLock: App Blocker — Scan a barcode, Lock apps

> Lock apps by scanning household barcodes, requiring physical rescan to unlock. (iPhone/iPad app by YMV Studio Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snaplock-app-blocker/id6751025392 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [YMV Studio Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833170516)
- Category: Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 21 MB
- Released: 2025-09-02
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snaplock-app-blocker/id6751025392/reviews.md

## What is SnapLock?

SnapLock helps you focus - no timers, no loopholes.
Pick the apps you want off-limits, scan any household barcode (a book, jar, box), and walk away. Until you scan that same code again, the apps you chose stay locked using Apple’s Screen Time system.

How it works

Choose apps to block.

Scan a barcode at home—this becomes your “key.”

Rescan to unlock when you’re back. Need a safety valve? You get 3 emergency overrides per month.

Why it works
Your “key” lives in the real world, not on your phone. You can’t cheat a timer or toggle a setting in a weak moment—you must physically return to the code you scanned.

Perfect For:
Students - Lock apps during study sessions
Professionals - Stay focused during work hours
Mindfulness seekers - Reduce digital distractions
Anyone - Break phone addiction habits

SnapLock Pro subscription required after the 3-day free trial. Monthly $7.99 or Yearly $29.99. Auto-renews until cancelled.

Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Select apps to block
- Scan household barcodes as unlock keys
- Physical rescan required to unlock
- 3 emergency overrides per month
- Utilizes Apple's Screen Time system

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Snaplock Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| Snaplock Pro | $29.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snaplock-app-blocker/id6751025392/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Game changer

*2025-09-03*

I’ve been able to get past most app blockers that i have used in the past but snaplock forces me to be locked in until i get back home to scan whatever barcode i used earlier

## Frequently asked questions about SnapLock

### How does SnapLock work to block apps?

SnapLock allows you to select specific apps to block. It then uses a unique household barcode you scan as a key. To regain access to the blocked apps, you must physically rescan that same barcode.

### What are the subscription options for SnapLock Pro?

SnapLock Pro offers a monthly subscription for $7.99 with a 3-day free trial, or a yearly subscription for $29.99 with a 7-day free trial. Subscriptions auto-renew until cancelled.

### Does SnapLock have ads?

No, SnapLock does not contain advertisements. The application is ad-free.

### How many emergency overrides does SnapLock provide?

SnapLock includes a safety valve with 3 emergency overrides available per month. These allow you to bypass the barcode scanning requirement when necessary.

### On which Apple devices can I use SnapLock?

SnapLock is compatible with both iPhone and iPad devices, leveraging Apple's Screen Time system for its functionality.

### What is the age rating for SnapLock?

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

### How often is SnapLock updated?

The latest version of SnapLock is 1.02, which was last updated on September 9, 2025. Updates are released to improve functionality and reliability.

### Can I use SnapLock without scanning a barcode?

No, scanning a household barcode is a core mechanic of SnapLock. This physical key system is designed to prevent users from easily bypassing app locks.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.02 — 2025-09-09

Bug fixes

### 1.01 — 2025-09-03

Bug fixes

### 1.0 — 2025-09-02

No release notes.

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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 2026-06-01.*