You've already tried an app blocker. You bypassed it. So did everyone else.
Jolt is built for that. Its Hard Mode means no override exists. Not even you.
Used by engineers, founders, and students - anyone who knows exactly what they should be doing, and keeps picking up their phone instead.
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HARD BLOCKS THAT DON'T NEGOTIATE
Smart App Blocking
Set a daily limit on any app. When it hits, it locks.
Hard Mode means once you set it, you can't edit, delete, or disable it until tomorrow. No snooze. No override. Your morning self makes the rules. Your evening self has to live with them.
Focus Sessions
Lock every distracting app for a set window - deep work, an exam block, a meeting hour, a late-night push. 20+ pre-built templates or build your own. Share your session as a Story for live accountability.
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FRICTION THAT ACTUALLY WORKS
Three Blocking Levels - pick yours
· Easy: a breathing pause before the app opens. A moment between impulse and action.
· Medium: a mental challenge. Rapid taps. Timed reactions. Your brain has to earn the unlock.
· Hard: nothing gets through. Zero exceptions. No way out.
Intention Reasoning
Before a blocked app opens, Jolt asks: why do you need this? Type your reason. Most people close the app when they see their own excuse written down. That's the feature.
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YOUR SLEEP. PROTECTED.
Sleep Mode
Set your schedule. Jolt blocks apps automatically as bedtime approaches and nudges you before it kicks in. Wake up to a full report - sleep tracking, a Sleep Score, and a clear picture of whether your habits are actually improving.
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CLOSE EVERY LOOPHOLE
Accountability Partner
Invite someone who actually knows you - a friend, a partner, a colleague. They see your screen time in real time. If you want to override a block, they have to approve it first. Not an algorithm. An actual human who knows what you're trying to do.
GPS Blocking
Pin your office, library, or gym. The moment you arrive, Jolt activates automatically. No setup, no remembering. Your environment does what your willpower can't.
Good Apps First
Open your reading app, journaling app, or workout tracker first. Once you do, the distracting apps unlock on their own. Focus becomes the price of entry to everything else.
Block 18+
One toggle. Every adult site and app - off.
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THREE SCORES. ONE CLEAR PICTURE.
Focus Score · Sleep Score · Self-Control Score
See exactly how well you're protecting your attention, your sleep, and your ability to hold your own rules. Together they show you where you're slipping - before it becomes a pattern.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
"My partner is my accountability partner on Jolt. Knowing she gets notified if I try to override something is more effective than anything else I've tried." ~ Ross T., Student · Berlin
"I used to open Instagram the second I woke up. Three weeks in and I don't think about it until after lunch." ~ Arjun M., Product Designer · California
"Sleep Mode is the only thing that's ever worked for my late-night scrolling." ~ Pearl S., Software Engineer · Vancouver
PRIVACY FIRST
All blocking runs locally via Apple's Screen Time API. No personal data leaves your device.
Download free. Block your first app in 30 seconds.
Support: hello@thejoltapp.com
Terms: thejoltapp.com/terms & https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy: thejoltapp.com/privacy
I’ve been using this app for about 2 weeks now and there are real benefits and it feels good to be finally working on my phone addiction. The gamification of it all helps and the trackers are easy to understand. Some of the bugs however are unbearable. 1. When checking an app on a break, it takes you into jolt to set up how long the break is. However there are times where it will just freeze my phone and crash. This is the biggest issue2. Data does not update until I click in, so my focus score will say 100% and then I check and all of a sudden it’s down to 80%. Not that big of a deal, minor inconvenience. Overall, this app is extremely useful and the pro version is most certainly worth it.
Developer Response
Thank you so much for the thoughtful review It really means a lot to hear that Jolt is helping you work on reducing phone addiction that’s exactly what we built Jolt for.We’re really sorry about the bugs you mentioned, especially the issue where the phone freezes or crashes when starting a break. That definitely shouldn’t be happening, and we’d love to investigate it properly so we can fix it for you and others as quickly as possible.Could you please email us at git@thejoltapp.com with your Jolt username? That will help us identify your account and look into the exact issue you’re experiencing.We’re actively improving the app and feedback like yours helps us make Jolt: Reduce Screen Time better for everyone. Thanks again for your support and for being part of the journey! 🙌
Exactly what I want
chanman143867
I’ve been looking for what this app has for so long. I’m able to set limits to how many time I can open my distracting apps, and when I open the app I get to choose how much time I actually want to spend on an app. Once you’re done, there’s a cool down period, so I can’t get around it until I wait a while. Best mechanics I’ve seen in these apps. It’s really helped me spend less time on my phone. Highly recommend!
Great app to manage screen time
Pagra16
I’ve tried many screen time apps before, but this one actually made a difference. It’s helped me become more mindful of my phone use and build focus over time. I’ve noticed a big improvement in how I manage my time and get things done. Definitely worth using if you want to be more productive and present.
It actually works!
squidlacroix
I’ve struggled with my screen time for years and have wasted so much time on my phone. This app makes me mindful of my habits and when I open my blocked apps, it gives you a breathing exercise & I close the app every time after my daily limit is up. Love it.
Most people don't know how many times they check their phone during the night. Jolt’s Sleep Schedule shows you.
Sleep Schedule blocks every app from bedtime to wake-up, only the essentials you choose stay on.
What actually changes things: Jolt tracks your last pickup before bed, your first reach in the morning, and every time you interrupt your sleep in between.
Your Sleep Score turns all of that into one number you can actually improve.
Also new:
- Hard Mode now available for GPS blocking. Location-based blocks that can't be overridden.
Version 1.5.3
The developer, ASAKIRA CONSULTANTS LLP, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
Identifiers
Usage Data
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
Contact Info
Contacts
User Content
Identifiers
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
Identifiers
Usage Data
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
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Supported Features
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Information
Seller
ASAKIRA CONSULTANTS LLP
Size
186 MB
Category
Productivity
Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later.
Location
This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life.
Languages
English and 4 more
English, German, Italian, Russian, Simplified Chinese
