How To Block Porn on iPhone

A step-by-step guide to blocking adult content on iPhone using Apple Screen Time or a dedicated blocking app.

an image of a website being blocked

There are two options to block adult content on iPhone:

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

  • Option 2: Use an app designed to block apps and websites


Option 1: Apple Screen Time

Choose this option if you want to avoid getting a new application. However, you lose powerful features and flexibility.

Steps to block porn on iPhone using Apple Screen Time:

  1. Open Apple "Settings" app

  2. Select "Screen Time"

  3. Select "Content & Privacy Restrictions"

  4. Select "App Store, Media, Web, & Games"

  5. Select "Web Content"

  6. Select "Limit Adult Websites"

  7. Optionally, add custom websites with the "Add Website" button

Tip: In the "Screen Time" settings you can "Lock Screen Time Settings" with a passcode to prevent yourself from changing the settings

Open Apple "Settings" App

Select "Screen Time"

Select "Content & Privacy Restrictions"

Select "App Store, Media, Web & Games"

Select "Web Content"

Select "Limit Adult Content"

View The Blocked Adult Content Website

(note: the "Allow Website" button can be turned off by setting a passcode in "Screen Time" settings via "Lock Screen Time Settings" button; or you can use the Refocus app which does not show this button)


Option 2: Use an App

The best option to block adult content if you are willing to get another application.

Steps to block adult content on iPhone using a dedicated blocking app:

  1. Search "Refocus" on App Store and get the app

  2. Open "Refocus" app

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

  4. Select "Start" at the bottom

  5. Select "Schedule Blocking"

  6. Press "Select Apps & Websites To Block"

  7. Select "Additional Websites"

  8. Select "Adult"

  9. Choose The Times & Press "Schedule Blocking"


Get the App

Select "Start" At The Bottom Of The Screen

Select "Schedule Blocking"

Press "Select Apps & Websites To Block"

Select "Additional Websites"

Select "Adult"

Choose The Times & Press "Schedule Blocking"

View The Blocked Website