SelfBlock: Screen Time Buddy
App Blocker Friends Unlock
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
Every blocker fails the same way — you turn it off. SelfBlock doesn't let you: a friend approves the unlock. No friend around? The anonymous community decides.
Every blocker fails the same way: you turn it off. SelfBlock doesn't let you. When you try to open a blocked app, a friend gets the request — and they decide.
No friend available? Ask the anonymous community instead. Someone always answers.
► BUDDY SYSTEM
When you try to open a blocked app, your buddy gets a request.
They set the time and decide for you.
They can respond instantly from a notification or Apple Watch.
► COMMUNITY MODE
Don't want to assign a friend? Get anonymous support from the community.
A random user reviews your request. Your identity stays hidden.
► 5 BLOCKING MODES
– Full Block: Completely prevent app access
– Schedule: Auto-block during work, study, or sleep hours
– Usage Limit: Set daily time limits per app
– Open Limit: Control how many times you open an app
– Solo Mode: Manage with your own willpower
► BLOCK ANY APP
Block YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, X (Twitter),
Facebook, Reddit, WhatsApp, Discord and any distracting
app or website.
► LIVE FOCUS TRACKING
– Daily focus moment counter and day streak
– Weekly report with progress summary
– Daily check-in to track your mood
– Home screen widgets and Live Activity support
► APPLE WATCH
Approve or reject requests from your wrist.
Track focus stats right from your watch face.
► CUSTOM SHIELD THEMES
Personalize your block screen with 6 themes and custom colors.
► STRICT MODE
Prevent bypassing blocks with PIN code, wait timer,
or time lock. Extra protection options:
block app installs, deletions, and in-app purchases.
► PRIVACY FIRST
SelfBlock uses Apple's Screen Time API (Family Controls).
Your data stays on your device. No tracking, no ads.
► FREE TO START
Download free and start using right away.
Go Pro for unlimited buddy and community mode, custom themes,
weekly reports, strict mode, and more.
SelfBlock works as a screen time blocker, app blocker, phone addiction tool, digital detox app, focus timer, social media blocker, dopamine detox aid, website blocker, app lock, and productivity tool. Compatible with Apple Watch and Home Screen widgets.
Terms of Use: https://ismailpalalii.github.io/selfblock-site/terms.html
Privacy Policy: https://ismailpalalii.github.io/selfblock-site/privacy.html
Ratings & Reviews
- This app hasn’t received enough ratings or reviews to display an overview.
Refreshed design and a smoother first run.
• New look across the app
• Faster, calmer onboarding
• Reliability and stability fixes
Invite a friend to be your buddy — you keep each other on track. Thanks for focusing with us!
The developer, ismail Hakki Palali, 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:
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- ismail Hakki Palali
- Size
- 60.4 MB
- Category
- Productivity
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 18.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 15.6 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 2.6 or later. - Apple Watch
Requires watchOS 10.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
English and 14 more
- English, Arabic, Czech, Dutch, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Slovak, Spanish, Turkish
- Age Rating
9+
- 9+
- Contains
Health or Wellness Topics
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Pro Monthly $4.49
- Pro Yearly $27.49
- Pro Lifetime $82.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 SelfBlock