cantscroll - focus app blocker
stop doomscrolling when coding
Only for iPhone
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
your iphone locks instagram, x and tikok the moment claude code, cursor or codex starts working on your mac, and unlocks when it is done. needs a mac.
free 3-day trial.
your iphone locks distracting apps the moment your ai coding agent starts working on your mac and unlocks them the moment it stops. requires a mac.
cantscroll is a focus tool for developers and vibecoders. while your agent codes, it's easy to pick up your phone and doomscroll. cantscroll pairs your mac and iphone so blocking happens automatically. no timers. no willpower. nothing to remember.
works with
— claude code, cursor, codex, devin, antigravity and more
how it works
— start a coding agent on your mac
— cantscroll detects it within seconds
— the apps you picked are shielded on your iphone
— session ends → apps unlock instantly
features
— automatic agent detection, fully local on your mac
— instant mac↔iphone sync over your local network, or apple push when you're on different networks
— live activity on your lock screen and dynamic island
— daily focus streak and session analytics
— pause anytime for a quick break
private by design
no account. no tracking. no ads. all detection happens on your mac, and we collect no data.
setup takes about 2 minutes
1. install this iphone app
2. install the free mac agent: airdrop the signed installer to your mac, or use one homebrew command
3. scan the qr code to pair
4. pick the apps to block and start coding
subscription
- annual — $59.99/year, includes a 3-day free trial
- monthly — $7.99/month
payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation. subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. manage or cancel anytime in your device settings.
Terms of Use (EULA): https://cantscroll.com/terms/
Privacy Policy: https://cantscroll.com/privacy/
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setup is faster and clearer:
— install the mac agent with an airdrop installer or one homebrew command
— step-by-step setup videos in onboarding
— smoother pairing between your mac and iphone
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The developer, Ahamed Mohamed Unais, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
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Information
- Seller
- Ahamed Mohamed Unais
- Size
- 9.1 MB
- Category
- Developer Tools
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 16.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 13.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- cantscroll Pro Annual $59.99
- cantscroll pro - Monthly $7.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Ahamed Usama Mohamed Unais