Focus App Blocker

Mobile App

Focus App Blocker is a productivity app that helps you stay focused by blocking distracting apps. Instead of simple restrictions, it turns unlocking into an engaging experience with mini-games and breathing exercises, helping you build mindfulness while maintaining productivity.

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Focus App Blocker

Block distracting apps. Complete challenges to unlock. Build better habits.

System-level app blocking
7 unique unlock challenges
Focus statistics & analytics
Siri Shortcuts integration
iOS Focus Mode sync
Live Activities support

Why Focus?

Willpower alone isn't enough. Focus App Blocker uses Apple's Screen Time framework to block apps at the system level, making it impossible to "just check" distracting apps. When you want access, complete a brief challenge; a breathing exercise, memory game, or reaction test. This friction transforms impulsive checking into intentional access, helping you build healthier digital habits over time.

Features

App Blocking

Block any app using Apple's FamilyControls API

System-level blocking

Multiple profiles

Quick toggle

Persistent restrictions

Unlock Challenges

Complete engaging mini-games to unlock apps

Breathing Exercise

Memory Match

Flow Connect

Pattern Tap

Hold & Center

Trace Shape

Reaction Taps

Statistics

Track your focus journey with detailed analytics

Time saved

Focus streaks

Challenge completions

Most blocked apps

Automation

Set up automatic profile activation

Time-based scheduling

iOS Focus Mode sync

Notification reminders

Siri Shortcuts

Control Focus with your voice

Enable profiles

Disable profiles

Quick commands

Live Activities

See unlock countdowns in Dynamic Island

Real-time countdown

Lock Screen widget

One-tap re-lock

Individual Unlocks

Unlock specific apps while keeping others blocked

Per-app unlock

Configurable duration

Manual re-lock

Roadmap

2/4 done

In Progress

Release of v1.0.2v1.0.2Other

I am waiting on Apple to approve the Family Controls & Personal Device Usage Entitlement Request for the Background Refresh Bundle. Edit: Release v1.0.2 is with Apple in review.

Planned

Translationsv1.1Improvement

I'd like to add translations for our non-English speakers, with full locale translations.

Completed

Focus Mode Filter - Improper Togglesv1.0.2

We have noticed an issue with focus mode filters not toggling properly, whether it's not enabling your profile automatically, or when a user turns the profile off, then turns the focus mode off; turns the profile back on. Fix: Added background refresh.

Unblocked Apps not Auto Blockingv1.0.2

If you have the unblock time set to 10 minutes, and you use the app for 10 minutes; The app will not block itself after 10 minutes. Fix: Added background refresh.

Focus App Blocker