Blocktopus

Hold Your Apps Back and Focus

USD 4.99 · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

Can't focus? Let the Blocktopus grip your distracting apps. Make an Ink Pact, sign your commitment, and actually get stuff done. No excuses. No hand-holding. Can't Focus? Let the Blocktopus Grip Your Apps. Take control of your digital habits with Blocktopus, the accountability-focused app that helps you honor your commitments. Unlike traditional "blocker" apps, Blocktopus is built on voluntary commitment, personal accountability, and tentacles. How It Works: 1. Choose apps or categories to restrict 2. Set your timer duration 3. Sign your commitment 4. Complete your focus session; apps are restricted until the timer runs out 5. Track your commitments and hold yourself accountable Key Features: • Ink Pact Sessions - Sign a digital commitment to focus • Screen Time Integration - Temporarily restrict selected apps • Flexible Duration - Sessions from 2 to 90+ minutes • Category Restrictions - Restrict entire categories or individual apps • Session History - Track your commitment record Important Notes: • Requires iOS Screen Time to be enabled • Designed for adults (18+) managing their own device • Not intended for parental control • Maximum 50 individual apps per session • Sessions under 15 minutes may require reopening app to unlock • Some system apps cannot be restricted due to iOS limitations Philosophy: Blocktopus believes in voluntary commitment over forced restriction. You're making a promise to yourself; the Blocktopus just helps you keep it. Perfect for professionals, university students, and adults seeking better digital boundaries.

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Version 1.3  • Updated terms & conditions, privacy statement, and pricing • Performance improvements • Bug fixes • The Blocktopus is slightly less grumpy (just kidding, it's exactly as grumpy)

Version 1.3

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  • Data Not Collected

    The developer does not collect any data from this app.

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    Information

    Seller
    • Blocktopus LLC
    Size
    • 21.4 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.
    • Apple Vision
      Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
    Languages
    • English
    Age Rating
    18+
    • 18+
    • Learn More
    • Infrequent
      Profanity or Crude Humour
      Mature or Suggestive Themes
    Copyright
    • © 2026 Blocktopus LLC
  • Developer Website
  • Privacy Policy

    • Supports

    • Family Sharing

      Up to six family members can use this app with Family Sharing enabled.

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