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StrictBlock: a strict app blocker for iPhone

Block distracting apps and websites during focus sessions so you can stop procrastinating, study better, and protect deep work.

Download on the App Store
See how it worksBuilt for people who need more than reminders to stay focused.

Willpower is not enough when your phone is always one tap away.

Most focus apps remind you to focus. StrictBlock removes the escape route by blocking the apps and websites that pull you back into procrastination.

It is built for the moment when opening Instagram, checking YouTube while studying, wasting time on TikTok, overriding Apple Screen Time, or taking “just one quick check” can turn into a lost deep work session.

Start a focus session. Block the escape route. Stay accountable.

Choose what to block

Select the apps and websites that usually distract you.

Start a focus session

Use a timer, Pomodoro session, or saved focus profile.

Build discipline

Track sessions, streaks, journal notes, and weekly progress.

App & Website Blocking

Block distracting apps and websites during focus sessions.

Focus Profiles

Create different blocking setups for studying, work, sleep, or deep work.

Weekly Report

Understand your focus patterns and progress over time.

Pomodoro Timer

Use focused work intervals with app and website blocking built in.

Not a soft reminder. A real boundary.

Normal focus appsStrictBlock
Remind you to focusBlocks the distraction
Easy to ignoreDesigned for accountability
Generic timersFocus sessions with app blocking
Passive statsStreaks, reports, and reflection
Cluttered designMinimal premium iOS experience

Use StrictBlock for

Students

Block TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, games, and distracting websites while studying.

Deep Work

Protect long work sessions from phone distractions.

External Structure

Create external structure by blocking digital distractions during focus sessions.

Digital Minimalism

Use your iPhone intentionally instead of letting apps control your attention.

Sleep / Night Routine

Block distracting apps before bed.

What people are saying

This app helps me a lot for my focus sessions”
Great app, it lets you start focus sessions and works a bit like Duolingo—you have to maintain your daily streak or it resets. For premium users, I'd love the option to schedule sessions to prevent procrastination.”

Additional Highlights

Home Screen Widgets

Keep your streak visible at all times. Track your daily discipline without even opening the app.

Session Journal

Reflect on what helped you stay focused or what pulled you away.

Streaks & Accountability

Build discipline with streaks, trophies, and intentional early-exit consequences.

StrictBlock FAQ

Can StrictBlock block apps on iPhone?

Yes. StrictBlock helps you block selected apps and websites during focus sessions so you can stay away from distractions.

Is StrictBlock better than Apple Screen Time?

Apple Screen Time is useful for basic limits, but StrictBlock is designed for active focus sessions, accountability, and procrastination control.

Can StrictBlock help me stop procrastinating?

Yes. StrictBlock helps by removing access to distracting apps and websites during the moments when you want to focus.

Is StrictBlock good for studying?

Yes. You can create study-focused blocking profiles for apps like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Reddit, games, and distracting websites.

Is StrictBlock useful for ADHD?

StrictBlock is not a medical treatment, but it can help create external structure by blocking digital distractions during focus sessions.

Can I use Pomodoro with StrictBlock?

Yes. StrictBlock includes Pomodoro-style focus sessions with app and website blocking.

What happens if I end a session early?

StrictBlock makes early exits feel intentional instead of casual. Ending early can affect your streak or progress depending on your setup.

Download on the App Store