How To Block Apps on iPhone

Learn how to block apps on your iPhone: a step-by-step guide using Apple Screen Time and Refocus.

Block Apps on iPhone
Block Apps on iPhone

There are two options to block apps on iPhone:

  • Option 1: Use the built-in Apple Screen Time feature

  • Option 2: Install an app designed to block apps (Refocus)

Option 1: Apple Screen Time

Choose this option if you want to avoid installing another application. However, you lose powerful features and flexibility.

Steps to block apps on iPhone using Apple Screen Time:

  1. Open Apple "Settings" app

  2. Press "Screen Time"

  3. Press "Downtime"

  4. Turn on "Scheduled"

Open "Settings" App

Press "Screen Time"

Press "Downtime"

Toggle "Scheduled"

View The Blocked App

Video Of How To Block Apps Using Apple Screen Time

Option 2: Refocus

The best option to block apps if you are willing to install another application.

Steps to block apps on iPhone using Refocus:

  1. Install "Refocus" from the Apple App Store

  2. Open "Refocus" app

  3. Complete the onboarding steps. The onboarding will show you how to block apps!

Install Refocus

Open Refocus

Schedule Blocking

View The Blocked App

Video Of How To Block Apps Using Refocus