New: share your trophies as story cards, see your week side by side on iPad, and let schedules lock distracting apps for you.
Your phone is built to keep you scrolling. StrictBlock is built to help you stop.
Pick the apps that pull you in, start a focus block, and they stay locked until you're done. No willpower contests, no "just one more minute". It's the dopamine detox that turns your iPhone into a dumb phone when you need it, and back again when you don't.
WHY PEOPLE USE STRICTBLOCK
• Block distracting apps with Apple's Screen Time, so blocks are hard to skip
• Schedule focus time for mornings, study sessions or phone-free evenings
• Pomodoro-style focus blocks with a goal for each one
• Streaks that build a real habit, and trophies you can share
• See the hours you take back, every week
• Home screen widgets for your streak and today's focus
BUILT FOR
Students cramming for exams. People doing deep work. Anyone trying to quit doomscrolling, cut social media, or simply be present with the people around them.
PRIVATE BY DESIGN
No ads. No account needed. No data sold.
FAIR PRICING
Start free. Pro is available monthly, yearly or as a one-time lifetime purchase, for a fraction of what other app blockers charge. Eligible new subscribers can try Pro free for 7 days. Local prices and offer eligibility are shown before purchase.
Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Lifetime is a one-time purchase.
LEARN MORE
Tips, guides and the story behind StrictBlock: https://www.strictblock.app
Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy: https://www.strictblock.app/privacy
Support: https://www.strictblock.app/support
Ratings & Reviews
4.0
out of 5
1 Ratings
A fix for anyone who couldn't get their first block started.
• Picking more than 5 apps on the free plan no longer quietly undoes your selection. StrictBlock now explains the limit and lets you edit your picks.
• New: send feedback from Settings, and it comes straight to me.
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Version 2.6.1
The developer, Paul Contreras, 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 Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
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The developer indicated that this app supports the following accessibility features. Learn More
Supported Features
VoiceOver
Dark Interface
Reduced Motion
Information
Seller
Paul Contreras
Size
38.1 MB
Category
Productivity
Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.