# Stay Focused App/Site Blocker — user reviews > 157 indexed App Store user reviews of Stay Focused App/Site Blocker by INNOXAPPS LLP, rated 4.40/5 from 912 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stay-focused-appsite-blocker/id1658592224/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stay-focused-appsite-blocker/id1658592224.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 699 · 4★ 78 · 3★ 44 · 2★ 27 · 1★ 64 ## What do users think of Stay Focused App/Site Blocker? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 🚀 Effective in blocking distractions - 👍 Helpful for productivity and focus - 🔒 Strict mode prevents workarounds - ✨ Life-changing for some users **Cons** - 🐛 Buggy and inconsistent behavior - 🔓 Ability to bypass restrictions - 💰 Paywall for essential features - 🤯 Frustrating user experience **Commonly reported bugs** - App freezing or crashing - Restrictions not working as expected - Inability to add apps to block list - Inconsistent behavior across devices **Most requested features** - Keyword blocking for specific websites - More customization options for time limits - Ability to whitelist important apps - Better password protection and lock-down ## Newest reviews (10 of 157) ### 3/5 — Missing some features. *2026-08-02, version 6.1.1* This is the only app I’ve found so far for iPhone that allows you to set it to X minutes per hour, instead of day. I love that it breaks up my scrolling. Things I don’t like: 1. I have an iPhone so I dont to apply it to 24 hours. 2. There is no warning that I’m about to hit my X minutes, so the sudden stop is very abrupt 3. I wish strict mode had an option to add 5 extra minutes one time so I could wrap up whatever I was doing before I got abruptly blocked. ### 3/5 — Time based app restrictions *2026-07-26* I had used this app for close to six months now and I had been quite appreciative of the fact that it stops me from using my phone once the strict mode is on, which in turn has helped me with my ADHD. Among the many profiles I have created and use, most are for restrictions of apps based on time used. In the earlier versions one wasn’t able to edit the amount of time that an app is restricted while strict mode is on, but on the recent update, that has changed, giving users a window to edit the amount of minutes or hours that they can use the restricted apps. This, in my opinion is counterproductive. I understand that it gives users a chance to make their profiles tighter even while strict mode is on but it also gives users to loosen those blockages. Please consider making some sort of amendments on future updates to let users NOT extend the usage times on the blocked apps. Thank you. **Developer response:** Thank you for your kind review– you’re truly awesome! 🌟 We will fix it in the latest update. If you encounter any issues, you can always reach us at ava@innoxapps.com. Thanks again for being part of our journey! Best regards, Team Stay Focused - App & Website Block­er ### 2/5 — 🤨 *2026-05-30* Je ne comprends pas. Je pensais que l’application allait bloquer les sites sur lesquels je ne veux pas aller mais non… faut-il mettre un blocage plus fort dans les réglages ? **Developer response:** Merci pour votre gentil commentaire ! Vous êtes vraiment génial(e) ! 🌟 Veuillez m’écrire à ava@innoxapps.com afin que je puisse comprendre le problème et vous aider. Merci encore de faire partie de notre aventure ! Cordialement, L’équipe Stay Focused - Bloqueur d’applications et de sites web ### 4/5 — Как удалять … *2026-04-10, version 5.0.12* А как удалить то. ой это в настройках че то было.. i’m sorry ### 2/5 — Forced Rating *2026-04-09, version 5.0.12* The app forces it to rate it and won’t let you tool around in the app unless you do ### 2/5 — Doesn’t Always Work *2026-04-04* I’m not sure why, but some days I wake up to find myself locked out of certain apps even though I didn’t use them for the allotted time I have set. Sometimes I’ll use the apps for five minutes and it will shut down. Other times I’ll just drive home from work to find it’s shut down. Not sure the rhyme or reason but it’s wildly frustrating. **Developer response:** Thank you for your kind review– you’re truly awesome! 🌟 Please email me at ava@innoxapps.com so that I can understand the issue and help you with it. Thanks again for being part of our journey! Best regards, Team Stay Focused - App & Website Block­er ### 1/5 — Incompréhensible *2026-03-10* Impossible de trouver où bloquer des sites **Developer response:** Merci pour votre gentil commentaire ! Vous êtes vraiment génial(e) ! 🌟 N'hésitez pas à recommander l'application à vos amis et à votre famille. En cas de problème, vous pouvez nous contacter à l'adresse ava@innoxapps.com. Merci encore de faire partie de notre aventure ! Cordialement, L'équipe Stay Focused - Bloqueur d'applications et de sites web ### 4/5 — Stay focused app uninstallation prevention not working in iPad. *2026-02-02* Stay focused app uninstallation prevention is not working in iPad. My iPad is iPad Air 11 inch (M3) and OS version is iPadOS 26.2 **Developer response:** Thank you for your kind review– you’re truly awesome! 🌟 Please email me at ava@innoxapps.com so that I can understand the issue and help you with it. Thanks again for being part of our journey! Best regards, Team Stay Focused - App & Website Block­er ### 4/5 — Very helpful; needs keyword blocking *2026-01-31, version 5.0.10* This app works very well in strict mode if you want the nuclear option. I would love to see a keyword blocking feature. ### 5/5 — Perfect *2026-01-31, version 5.0.10* It’s life saving ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Not effective on ios *2026-08-02* Even in strict mode I am able increase amount of time for blocked apps. What’s the use of strict mode if I can do it ? **Developer response:** Thank you for your kind review Kamal– you’re truly awesome! 🌟 Please feel free to recommend the app to your friends and family. If you encounter any issues, you can always reach us at ava@innoxapps.com. Thanks again for being part of our journey! Best regards, Team Stay Focused - App & Website Blocker ### 1/5 — Une différence importante *2026-07-19* Je ne comprends pas pourquoi l’application Stay Focused est si différente sur IOS. La version gratuite sur Android est tellement meilleure. Ici, il faut vraiment payer pour avoir un blocage performant et notamment la meilleure spécificité : le blocage strict qui nous empêche de tricher. Énormément de déception, je ne peux pas installer cette application sur mon iPad. **Developer response:** Merci pour votre retour. Nous comprenons votre déception. Malheureusement, iOS impose des restrictions système très strictes qui empêchent de reproduire certaines fonctionnalités disponibles sur Android, notamment le blocage strict et d'autres protections avancées. Ces limitations sont imposées par Apple, pas par notre application. Nous continuons à améliorer la version iOS dans les limites autorisées et espérons pouvoir vous offrir une meilleure expérience à l'avenir. ### 1/5 — Worst app *2026-07-08* I purchased premium in march for one year and suddenly the app is now working as free version same thing had happened to me on my android phone as well now same problem with my iphone . never buy this app **Developer response:** Dear, on Android you were using a different account than the one that was used to purchase the app. We helped you by refunding that purchase so you could activate the Premium subscription on the correct account. Please check if the same issue is happening here. Also, we kindly request that you avoid posting inaccurate or misleading comments, as we have already worked with you to resolve this issue. ### 1/5 — I can’t delete it *2026-06-29, version 6.0.4* I downloaded it before I found a better app. But it’s not letting me delete it. I’ve tried a bunch of things. Any help? Developers? ### 1/5 — Was Able to Delete *2026-06-16, version 6.0.2* I installed Stay Focused and placed on strictest setting. For work, my IT team requires me to download a uninstall and reinstall an app. I was able to, without having to enter the 64 character code. Then I uninstalled Stay Focused, again without having to enter the code. What a waste of money. ### 1/5 — Waste of money *2026-06-10* Not working on iPad setting not same as phone after activation same result even I blocked only 3 apps **Developer response:** Thank you for your kind review– you’re truly awesome! 🌟 Please email me at ava@innoxapps.com so that I can understand the issue and help you with it. Thanks again for being part of our journey! Best regards, Team Stay Focused - App & Website Block­er ### 1/5 — Déçu *2026-06-03* J’ai installé l’application mais quand je bloque les applications elle ne se bloque pas **Developer response:** Merci pour votre gentil commentaire ! Vous êtes vraiment génial(e) ! 🌟 Veuillez m’écrire à ava@innoxapps.com afin que je puisse comprendre le problème et vous aider. Merci encore de faire partie de notre aventure ! Cordialement, L’équipe Stay Focused - Bloqueur d’applications et de sites web ### 1/5 — Its blocking unnecessarily *2026-05-29, version 5.0.12* I blocked instagram youtube day limit of 3hrs but its blocking even if I don’t use that app for even 1-2hrs even my screen time is not more than 2hrs then also its blocking my apps and strict mode is on i cant even use it for 1 hr also after buying premium version this mistake is not acceptable ### 1/5 — Déçue *2026-05-07* Peu d’utilité par rapport à ce qui est déjà installé sur le téléphone pour les iphone **Developer response:** Merci pour votre gentil commentaire ! Vous êtes vraiment génial(e) ! 🌟 Veuillez m’écrire à ava@innoxapps.com afin que je puisse comprendre le problème et vous aider. Merci encore de faire partie de notre aventure ! Cordialement, L’équipe Stay Focused - Bloqueur d’applications et de sites web ### 1/5 — Does not block websites on safari *2026-03-31, version 5.0.12* I don’t typically have distracting apps on my phone, I force myself to go through safari, but it doesn’t let you add any websites to block so it’s useless for me ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Great app *2026-08-07* Long time paid user of this app, plz dont allow pasting into the random text challenge text box, i can take screenshot and paste the ocr content which defects my purpose of adding friction ### 5/5 — Robust blocker *2026-07-24* This app helping me limit my screen time **Developer response:** Thank you for your kind review Paul– you’re truly awesome! 🌟 Please feel free to recommend the app to your friends and family. If you encounter any issues, you can always reach us at ava@innoxapps.com. Thanks again for being part of our journey! Best regards, Team Stay Focused - App & Website Block­er ### 5/5 — Really Good App *2026-07-05, version 6.0.4* This app is so good because I don’t know how to use it so I can never unblock my apps and it actually keeps me off instagram! ### 5/5 — Hussein *2026-06-16, version 6.0.1* Fantastic app make me very discipline , I recommend to students download it ### 5/5 — I love it *2026-06-09, version 5.0.12* It’s awesome, simple, straightforward, worth it :) ### 5/5 — Good for mental health *2026-06-07, version 5.0.12* Good app for people who want to limit social media and could use a little help ### 5/5 — Entering the string of numbers and text did not disable to strict mode. *2026-05-21, version 5.0.12* I am sure I entered it correctly. It is long, but I entered it very carefully, checked it five times, took screenshots and had an AI find differences. It found one, I fixed it. Does not unblock. I spent hours entering the strings! Ava, you can email me about it at yara.kadulina at gmail com ### 5/5 — ليبيا *2026-05-08, version 5.0.12* اتمنى ان تجعلوا الزمن المجاني اكثر من 30 دقيقه ### 5/5 — Just what I was looking for. *2026-04-13, version 5.0.12* All the functionality I needed, but never found in similar software. Easy to learn and use. ### 5/5 — Супер приложение!!! *2026-02-08* После последнего обновления, глюк с редактированием времени исчез 👍 Теперь при блокировки на строгом режиме, редактировать время невозможно. Ура!!! Это очень круто 👍 Теперь я не могу сам себя обмануть и это очень радует. Однозначно скачивайте, покупайте платную версию обязательно чтобы все функции работали корректно! Спасибо разработчикам. Я вас любою. **Developer response:** Спасибо за ваш добрый отзыв — вы просто замечательные! 🌟 Пожалуйста, напишите мне на ava@innoxapps.com, чтобы я мог разобраться в проблеме и помочь вам её решить. Ещё раз спасибо за то, что вы являетесь частью нашего пути! С уважением, команда Stay Focused - блокировщик приложений и веб-сайтов --- *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 2026-09-14.*