AppShield: App Blocker & Focus
Block Websites & Screen Time
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
NEW: Schedule blocking with a start AND end time — even overnight, like 9 PM to 9 AM, with auto-unblock. Plus Focus Sessions, Strict Mode & website blocking.
AppShield blocks the apps and websites that steal your focus — so you can study, work, sleep, and live with less screen noise. Set it once and it's ready the moment you need it.
BLOCK APPS & WEBSITES YOUR WAY
• Pick specific apps to block
• Block whole categories — games, social media, entertainment
• Block distracting websites, not just apps
BLOCK APP DOWNLOADS (NEW)
• Stop new installs from the App Store
• Kill impulse downloads before they start
• Great for kids' devices and breaking the "just one more app" habit
FOCUS SESSIONS
• Start a timer (15–90 minutes or a custom length)
• Apps unblock automatically when the session ends
• Perfect for studying, working, or winding down
STRICT MODE
• Lock yourself into a session so you can't quit early
• Beat the urge to "just check one app"
• Real accountability when you need it most
SCHEDULED BLOCKING
• Set a daily start and end time — like 9:00 PM to 9:00 AM
• Overnight schedules work too: block through the night, unblock in the morning
• Perfect for bedtime, study time, or quiet hours
MAKE THE SHIELD YOURS
• Set your own title, subtitle, and icon
• Choose background and text colors
• Match the block screen to your style
PERFECT FOR
• Students who need fewer distractions
• Parents who want healthier screen time at home
• Anyone who wants to use their phone more mindfully
No confusing setup. No clutter. Just clear, simple blocking that works — now in 20+ languages.
AppShield is free to download with ads. An optional "Remove Ads" subscription (auto-renewing yearly) lets you remove them anytime — cancel whenever you like in Settings.
AppShield uses Apple's Screen Time (Family Controls) to block apps and websites on your device. Your data stays private.
Download AppShield and take back your time — one block at a time.
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XqF7Zyg1SJwKVLXO7ve5T_gANEBTgIY5-MooILJ__Tc/preview
What's new in 2.0.2:
• NEW: Scheduled blocking now has a start AND end time — block apps daily, even overnight (like 9:00 PM to 9:00 AM), and they unblock automatically
• Stability and performance improvements
Thanks for using AppShield! If it helps you stay focused, a quick rating means a lot.
The developer, Thieu Nguyen, 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:
- Purchases
- Location
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Purchases
- Location
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Thieu Nguyen
- Size
- 15.7 MB
- Category
- Productivity
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 16.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 16.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 13.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
English and 19 more
- English, Arabic, Dutch, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Contains
Advertising
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Remove Ads $0.99
- Copyright
- © Nguyen Van Thieu
