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StayFree - Block Apps & Sites

StayFree - Block Apps & Sites

Limit screentime, stay focused

112 ratings
92 reviews
🔧 Utilities
📊 Productivity
Free

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Released
September 25, 2022
Updated
October 9, 2026

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Developer

Sensor Tower, Inc.
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About

This app helps you understand your screen time and digital habits to improve productivity and self-control. It allows you to block distracting apps and websites, set usage limits, and schedule phone-free periods.

✓Block apps and websites
✓Set usage limits
✓Schedule phone-free time
✓Track usage history
✓Multi-platform support
✓Focus mode
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What users say about StayFree

Reviews of StayFree are mostly negative: the Productivity app is rated 2.4/5 from 112 App Store ratings. What users like most: works excellently on desktop and web versions, effective screen time management when functioning properly. Top complaints: critical bug preventing app selection from saving, in-app blocking unavailable on iOS. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 💻Works excellently on desktop and web versions
  • 🎯Effective screen time management when functioning properly
  • 🆓Free application with useful features
  • 🌐Website blocking feature works reliably
  • 📱Chrome extension highly praised by users
  • 🎨Clean and intuitive user interface design
  • 🔧Comprehensive feature set on Android version

Negative things

  • 🐛Critical bug preventing app selection from saving
  • ❌In-app blocking unavailable on iOS
  • 📉Significantly fewer features on iOS vs Android
  • 🔄Usage limits not resetting daily as expected
  • 💾Cannot edit limits once created
  • 🚫Difficult to override or temporarily disable limits
  • ⚠️App crashes frequently during setup
  • 🔐Limited granular blocking options on iOS
  • 📊Cross-device usage data not syncing properly
  • ⏰Focus mode time range restrictions not working
  • 🔍App selection screen becomes black/unresponsive
  • 🎯Selective feature blocking (reels, shorts) iOS-exclusive
  • 🔧No settings menu accessible on iOS
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What's New in StayFree

3.15

October 9, 2026

iPhone Duo support: StayFree now adapts to larger folded and unfolded layouts More accurate app limits: Limits now count the time you’ve already spent in an app earlier in the day Bug fixes and performance: Resolved a crash on the Websites tab, along with other minor bug fixes and performance improvements

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This is the only good screen time app

This app seems like it’s made by humans not ai and it actually just blocks your apps without adds and doesn’t make you pay
PPurrfectCATastr0phe

可选刷新时间

能否让app时间限额刷新时间可以由用户自主设定
AXAnaïs Xia

Lifesaver

Does the job well in blocking and it’s FREE, but very time the phone updates or smth I need to re-enter all my limits. The website version has in app blocking, love that feature!!! Please add that for the phone app as well 💕 The syncing with other devices doesn’t work as well, it would be great if that could be fixed. 💕
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DO NOT USE FOR IOS

UPDATE AUGUST 2026: The app went through a minor update and now even the small pieces of the app that did work for iOS are now broken. This thing is garbage.

This app works great for my friends that have android phones so I tried it. Don’t bother. Almost none of the functionality is implemented on iPhone. I was really looking forward to being able to block things like reels or shorts without totally blocking Facebook and YouTube. Does not exist here. There isn’t even a delete button for focus mode (their name for a scheduled blocking plan). You literally have to delete the app and all related data and reinstall if you want to delete a blocking plan. Absolute clown app. Super disappointed because I really need an app like this and haven’t found one even close to what stayfree can do on android.
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CCmdrStarfox

Easy to bypass

It is just so easy to bypass. Use opal or clearspace..
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Reported Bugs

14 issues

App selection screen closes without saving when 'Done' is pressed

Bug

Cannot add apps to usage limits or focus modes

Bug

Usage limits not persisting after creation

Bug

App crashes when attempting to add new restrictions

Bug

Focus mode not activating properly

Bug

Time range restrictions not working (e.g., 11pm-7am)

Bug

App crashes during app search functionality

Bug

Safari enablement prompt repeats despite confirmation

Bug

Blocks not resetting daily, requiring manual recreation

Bug

Usage data not displaying on other devices

Bug

Website blocking not consistently enforcing limits

Bug

Black screen on Apps tab

Bug

App closing unexpectedly during limit setup

Bug

Glitches after recent updates affecting previously working features

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Requested Features

14 requests

In-app blocking for iOS (block reels, shorts, comments separately)

Feature

PIN code protection to prevent cheating

Feature

Ability to edit usage limits after creation

Feature

Easier temporary override mechanism for limits

Feature

iPad horizontal/landscape mode support

Feature

Cross-device usage data visibility with app-level details

Feature

Date range usage statistics view

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Limits on the go feature for iOS

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Stronger obstacles to prevent limit deletion

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Alternative app redirect when limit reached

Feature

Breathing exercise or wellness feature integration

Feature

Dark mode option

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Multiple restriction zones support

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Correct device identification for iPad

Feature

FAQ

What does StayFree do?

StayFree helps you understand your screen time and digital habits to improve productivity and self-control. It allows you to block distracting apps and websites, set usage limits, and schedule phone-free periods.

What are the key features of StayFree?

Key features include the ability to block apps and websites, set usage limits, schedule phone-free time, track your usage history, and utilize a focus mode to stay on task. It also offers multi-platform support.

Is StayFree free to use?

Yes, StayFree is available for free. The app does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, making it a completely free tool for managing your screen time.

What devices is StayFree compatible with?

StayFree is multi-platform and available across all your devices. You can link the iOS app to Chrome and Firefox extensions for cross-platform usage statistics and analysis.

How can StayFree help me reduce distractions?

StayFree helps reduce distractions by allowing you to block specific apps and websites that you tend to overuse. You can also create schedules for distracting apps using the focus mode, ensuring you stay on track with your tasks.