Anchor App Blocker
Block Apps & Build Focus
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Anchor helps you take control of your screen time with powerful app blocking, focus sessions, and accountability tools.
Create custom block groups to shield distracting apps, set commitment-locked sessions that prevent you from backing out, and use unlock challenges like reading, journaling, or math problems to build mindful habits.
KEY FEATURES:
- App & Website Blocking — Select specific apps and categories to block using Screen Time
- Focus Sessions — Start timed or commitment-locked sessions with custom enforcement levels
- Unlock Challenges — Earn screen time back through reading, journaling, math, breathing exercises, and more
- Accountability Partners — Invite friends or family to lock your sessions with a PIN
- Smart Scheduling — Auto-activate block groups on a daily or weekly schedule
- Bedtime Wind-Down — Progressive restrictions as bedtime approaches
- Usage Analytics — Track blocked time, streaks, turn-back rate, and Anchor Score
- Live Activities — See your active session on your Lock Screen
- Widgets — Quick glance at your focus stats from your Home Screen
- Anchor Modes — One-tap preset sessions for Study, Sleep, Work, and more
ANCHOR PRO:
- Unlimited block groups (free tier limited to 2)
- Advanced lock levels (Timed, Hard, Combo)
- Gradual enforcement escalation
- AI-powered insights
- Unlimited accountability partners
- 30-day analytics history
Start your 3-day free trial today. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends.
Terms of Use (EULA): https://tinkers10.github.io/rork-anchor-app-blocker/terms-of-service.html
Privacy Policy: https://tinkers10.github.io/rork-anchor-app-blocker/privacy-policy.html
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Improves focus blocking reliability, subscription setup, and App Store screenshots for a cleaner Anchor experience.
The developer, Ryan Tinklepaugh, 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:
- Purchases
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Ryan Tinklepaugh
- Size
- 19.3 MB
- Category
- Productivity
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 18.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 18.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 15.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 2.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Anchor Pro Monthly $2.99
- Anchor Pro Yearly $19.99
- Anchor Pro Lifetime $39.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Ryan Tinklepaugh