Multiple Screen Time Apps

Refocus uses Apple Screen Time to block apps, websites, and time limits. If more than one Screen Time or app-blocking app is active on the same device, iOS may apply restrictions unpredictably.

This can cause issues such as:

• Apps or websites not blocking when expected

• Apps or websites staying blocked after a session ends

• Time Limits refreshing or applying inconsistently

• Fix App Blocking needing to be used more often

What To Do

For best results, use one Screen Time-based blocker at a time.

If blocking is not working correctly:

1. Disable or remove other Screen Time or app-blocking apps.

2. Open Refocus.

3. Go to Settings > Advanced Settings.

4. Tap Fix App Blocking.

If the issue continues, restart your device and try Fix App Blocking again.

Why This Happens

Refocus depends on Apple’s Screen Time technology. When multiple apps try to manage Screen Time restrictions at the same time, they can overwrite or interfere with each other’s blocking rules.