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.
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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:
Open Apple "Settings" app
Press "Screen Time"
Press "Downtime"
Turn on "Scheduled"
Open "Settings" App
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Press "Screen Time"
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Press "Downtime"
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Toggle "Scheduled"
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View The Blocked App
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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:
Open "Refocus" app
Complete the onboarding steps. The onboarding will show you how to block apps!
Install Refocus
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Open Refocus
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Schedule Blocking
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View The Blocked App
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