AppBlocker vs NotYet

AppBlocker is a free app blocker for iPhone. Pick the apps that distract you, set a timer, and they stay locked until time runs out. Use it to focus, study, sleep better, reduce screen time, or break the habit of doomscrolling. No account. No sign-up. Your app choices stay on your device. WHAT APPBLOCKER DOES - Blocks distracting apps like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and X for a set time - Lets you choose the duration every time, from 5 minutes to an hour - Keeps blocked apps locked for the full session - Shows your screen time today, this week and over two weeks, with an hourly chart and category breakdown - Tracks your focus streak so you can build a daily habit - Includes Auto-Break and Doomscroll Protection to help you stop endless scrolling - Works on iPhone using Apple's Screen Time and Family Controls HOW TO BLOCK APPS ON IPHONE 1. Open AppBlocker and tap Choose Apps to Block. 2. Pick the apps you want locked. 3. Choose how long, then start the block. 4. Your apps stay blocked until the timer ends. WHO IT'S FOR - Students who want to study without phone distractions - Anyone who wants to cut down on social media and screen time - People who want to sleep earlier and stop scrolling in bed - Remote workers and professionals protecting deep focus time - Parents and adults who want a simple focus timer for their own phone FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Is AppBlocker free? Yes. AppBlocker is free to use. Optional rewarded ads let you end a block early if you really need to. Do I need an account? No. There is no sign-up and no account. Is my data private? Your app choices and Screen Time data stay on your device. AppBlocker does not send the apps you block or use to any server. How does AppBlocker block apps? It uses Apple's Screen Time and Family Controls, so blocking is handled by iOS itself. Why did Doomscroll Protection kick in late? iOS controls when apps receive Screen Time events. Low battery, Low Power Mode, or very late hours can delay them. Keep your battery charged and Low Power Mode off for the most reliable protection. AppBlocker is a simple, focused app blocker and screen time tracker for iPhone. One job, done well: block the apps that pull you in, and get your time back.

# Pause — Think Before You Enter You know that moment. You open an app without even thinking about it. Pause adds a few seconds between the impulse and the action. When you try to access an app you've chosen to block, Pause gives you a short moment to stop, reflect, and decide whether you really want to continue. ## A Different Kind of App Blocker Pause isn't designed to completely control what you can access. Instead, it creates a small moment of friction. A countdown begins. And as the seconds pass, the message changes. **10 seconds** "Wait a second." **7 seconds** "Do you really need to open this?" **5 seconds** "What were you hoping to find here?" **3 seconds** "Will this help with what you planned today?" **1 second** "Your choice." Then you can decide whether to continue. ## Make Your Pause Personal Choose the style that fits you. • Calm • Motivational • Funny • Direct With Pause Pro, create your own messages and build a countdown that speaks directly to you. For example: "Why did I block Instagram?" ↓ "I wanted to finish my work." ↓ "Is this really important?" ↓ "Think before entering." ↓ "Your choice." ## Choose What You Want to Pause Select the apps and categories you want to put behind a pause. Use Apple's Screen Time technologies to configure the apps you want Pause to manage. You stay in control of your choices. ## Create Your Schedule Choose when Pause should step in. Set schedules around: • Work • Study • Sleep • Exercise • Personal focus time Create the boundaries that make sense for your day. ## Track Your Progress See how often Pause gives you a moment to reconsider. View statistics such as: • Pause sessions • Times you entered anyway • Successful pauses • Time delayed Use the information to better understand your digital habits. ## Pause Pro Unlock the full Pause experience with: • Unlimited blocked apps • Multiple schedules • Custom countdown durations • All message packs • Custom warning messages • Custom message sequences • Advanced statistics • More personalization options Choose a monthly or annual subscription, or purchase lifetime access when available. ## Designed for Focus Pause is intentionally simple. No complicated productivity system. No endless dashboards. Just a small interruption between: **Impulse → Pause → Choice** Your attention is yours. Take a moment before you give it away. ### Privacy Pause is designed with privacy in mind. Your app selections, schedules, custom messages, and personal statistics are handled locally where possible. Purchases are processed through Apple's App Store. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.gimpactapps.com/apps/not-yet/privacy/ **Pause before you enter.**