Locked
Focus - Locked by NFC Tags
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Lock your apps with a tap. Use any NFC tag to instantly lock selected apps—fast, simple, and secure.
Locked is an iOS utility app that leverages the Family Controls entitlement to enforce per-app and per-category restrictions via a physical NFC tag. When the user taps their custom Locked NFC tag, the app toggles a managed-settings lock (using the ManagedSettings framework) on selected apps and categories. This provides a simple, hardware-driven mechanism for digital wellbeing, focused work or study sessions, and parental controls.
What’s New in Locked 3.0
1) Timer Lock
Lock apps for a set duration without using an NFC tag. Ideal for focus sessions, study blocks, or short digital detoxes.
• Choose a duration from 5 minutes to 12 hours
• Apps stay locked until the timer ends
• No early unlocks
• Live countdown shown on the home screen
2) Improved Onboarding
New users now get a guided setup that makes Locked usable right away.
• Clear introduction to how Locked works
• Step-by-step permissions setup
• Required app selection for your first profile
• NFC tag pairing during setup
You finish onboarding with at least one fully configured profile.
3) Stronger Lock Protection
Active lock sessions now prevent app deletion.
• Closes a major bypass method
• Works with both Timer Lock and NFC Lock
• Keeps restrictions enforced for the full session
4) Interface Updates
• New timer countdown UI
• Refreshed onboarding with smooth animations
• App counter during setup
• Improved layouts on iPad
5) Under the Hood
• Rebuilt profile system
• More reliable lock state handling
• Better feedback when something goes wrong
• General performance improvements
Locked 3.0 makes committing to focus simpler, stricter, and more reliable.
6) Coming Soon
A temporary unlock timer is in development. This will allow short, intentional unlock windows while keeping your main lock session active. Designed for edge cases, not impulse use.
The developer, BRANDON SCOTT, 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 Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- BRANDON SCOTT
- Size
- 1.2 MB
- Category
- Productivity
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.6 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.6 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.3 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- This app has an age rating of 4+ with content restrictions. Some content may be rated higher, but access is managed by the developer through in-app controls.
- In-App Controls
Parental Controls
- Copyright
- © Brandon Scott
