BlockMate: Screen Time Control
Focus more. Scroll less.
Only for iPhone
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Take back your time. Block distracting apps, stay focused, and stop letting your phone steal your day.
Stop doomscrolling. Without willpower.
BlockMate is your AI mate for intentional screen time on iPhone. Instead of hard-blocking apps, it asks one honest question when you reach for Instagram, TikTok, or any app you'd rather not be on. Most of the time, you put the phone down on your own.
The friendly way to reduce screen time, without locking yourself out of your own phone.
THE PROBLEM
You unlock your phone 80+ times a day. Most of those weren't your idea. Hard blockers fail because you override them. Willpower runs out by 2 PM. The lever that actually works is intention — and you only need one second of it, the moment your thumb is moving. Whether you call it doomscrolling, phone addiction, or just a habit you'd like to break, the same one-second lever applies.
HOW IT WORKS
1. Pick the apps that pull you in. Instagram, TikTok, X, Reddit, YouTube Shorts — gate any apps, categories, or websites in Safari. BlockMate uses Apple's FamilyControls API, so the gating is real.
2. When you reach for one, BlockMate asks why. A short, honest exchange. No password, no countdown — a 30-second conversation. The AI mate reflects what you said before it asks anything.
3. Walk away, or get exactly the time you asked for. Real reason? You get the minutes you named. Just bargaining? You'll catch yourself, and the app stays closed. Auto-locks when time's up.
WHY IT WORKS
- Reflects, then asks. A bare question is interrogation. BlockMate restates what you said before asking anything.
- Self-compassion, not shame. Honest impulses get honored. Guilt cycles drive more scrolling, not less.
- Your past self knew. You set this up in a clear moment, for a foggy one.
- Adapts as you grow. The more intentional you become, the quieter BlockMate gets.
VS HARD BLOCKERS
Opal, One Sec, Jomo, ScreenZen, Refocus — every one promises to reduce screen time. Every one relies on willpower. BlockMate uses a different lever: a 30-second conversation in the moment your thumb is moving. A mate, not a warden.
PRIVACY
- Apple FamilyControls — your blocklist stays on your device.
- Conversations are short, anonymized, and never sold.
- No ad networks. No third-party trackers. The product is the business.
PRICING
Free to start. Upgrade to unlock unlimited negotiations, multi-app gating, and adaptive coaching that learns your patterns. Yearly plan starts with a 7-day free trial.
The friendly way to reduce screen time. Helping people live a little more, scroll a little less.
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The developer, Oleh Hykavyy, 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 Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Contact Info
- User Content
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
- Other Data
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Usage Data
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Oleh Hykavyy
- Size
- 31.3 MB
- Category
- Productivity
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
13+
- 13+
- Contains
Health or Wellness Topics
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- BlockMate Pro (Monthly) $6.99
- BlockMate Pro (Annual) $59.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 BlockMate