# Upchin: App Blocker — Make room for real life

> Make room for real life (iPhone/iPad app by UPCHIN CORPORATION.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upchin-app-blocker/id6759190974 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [UPCHIN CORPORATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877313404)
- Category: Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 29 MB
- Languages: American English, Catalan, Danish, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese and 8 more
- Released: 2026-10-20
- Data updated: 2026-11-13

## What is Upchin?

Upchin is a highly customizable Screen Time control and app blocking system built around one simple idea: lasting change often means tackling the same problem from different angles.

Motion Lock can step in automatically when you're walking.
Delay Lock adds friction when scrolling starts taking over.
Your own block-screen messages bring the right reminder into the moment — your words, not ours.
Back IRL gives you immediate control when you want your phone quiet now.
Weekly Schedule protects the parts of your day you want to keep screen-free.

Control Screen Time, app use and social media your way — with your own rules, timing, app selection and messages.

And Upchin goes beyond blocking. See your reclaimed time, track your progress, understand where your screen time goes, and discover what those hours become when you put them back into real life.

Because reducing screen time is not the goal.
Getting your time back is.

SCREEN TIME CONTROL, YOUR WAY

Motion Lock
Automatically block distracting apps when real movement is detected, helping you keep your attention on what is around you.

Delay Lock
Add friction before blocking. Choose how long an app stays available before Upchin steps in — and how long the block lasts.

Back IRL
Start an immediate block in one tap when you want to disconnect now.

Weekly Schedule
Automatically block apps at the times that matter to you. Create different schedules for work, study, mornings, evenings or screen-free time.

App Blocking
Block individual apps, categories or larger selections using native Screen Time technology.

Important Apps
Keep essential apps accessible during a block through a controlled 120-second temporary access window.

Express Widgets
Start a block directly from your Home Screen or Lock Screen without opening Upchin.

My Rules
Create your own rules with different delays, block durations and app selections. From gentle friction to stronger blocking, choose the rule that fits the moment.

MAKE THE BLOCK YOURS

Your own block-screen messages
Write up to 10 personal reminders. Upchin rotates your own words on the block screen — in your language, exactly as you wrote them.

WEB PROTECTION

Sensitive Website Protection
Use built-in web restrictions to reduce access to sensitive websites in supported browsing contexts.

Full Web Lock
For stronger protection, block web access while keeping the websites you choose available.

Browser Blocking
Add third-party browsers to your blocked apps when you want the web completely out of the way.

SEE WHAT YOU GET BACK

Today Dashboard
See reclaimed time first, alongside Screen Time on your selected apps and your trend versus your own 7-day average.

Daily Goal
Set your own Screen Time target and follow your progress throughout the day.

Streaks & Successful Days
Build consistency without letting one imperfect day erase your progress.

Success Calendar
See your successful days over time and browse up to 12 months of history.

Recap
Explore Screen Time trends, reclaimed time, your Top 5 apps and your weekly Upchin summary.

Life Simulator
Turn daily Screen Time into days of awake life. See what 1, 2 or 3 hours a day become across a year — and how much real-life time you could take back.

MORE FROM UPCHIN

Science Library
Explore dozens of published studies covering screen use, attention, sleep, posture, eyesight and mood, with plain-language explanations.

Smart Notifications
Opt in to weekly recaps and milestone alerts based on the time you reclaim.

Private by Design
Native privacy architecture. No ads.

Terms of Use: https://upchin.app/terms

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upchin Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Upchin Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upchin Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Is Upchin safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Upchin.

## Is Upchin legit?

Upchin: App Blocker has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Upchin is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.6 — 2026-11-09

Links to reach the development team in the “+” menu.

### 1.0.5 — 2026-11-07

Upchin now speaks Catalan. Find the Upchin community in Settings. Improved translations and bug fixes.

### 1.0.4 — 2026-11-02

Upchin now speaks European Portuguese. Improved translations and bug fixes.

### 1.0.3 — 2026-10-30

You can now finish setup even if you decline Screen Time access. The subscription screen now lists everything included.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-10-27

Spanish (Mexico) is now supported. The app has a new icon.

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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 2026-11-13.*