How to Block Apps on iPhone
Pauso is a free screen time controller that helps you block distracting apps on iPhone using two approaches: Gentle Mode (breathing exercises before opening apps) and Strict Mode (bypass-proof blocking with iOS Family Controls).
Unlike built-in iOS Screen Time, Pauso's Strict Mode cannot be bypassed — no "ignore limit" button, no workaround. Choose an app below to see a step-by-step guide for blocking it.
Block Facebook
Facebook keeps you hooked through News feed algorithm + Groups + Marketplace create multiple engagement loops. The app i...
Block Instagram
Instagram is designed around variable reward psychology — every time you open the app, you might see a stunning photo, a...
Block Reddit
Reddit keeps you hooked through Infinite rabbit holes across 100K+ niche communities with upvote-driven content curation...
Block Snapchat
Snapchat keeps you hooked through Streak mechanics + disappearing content creates urgency to check constantly. The app i...
Block All Social Media
All Social Media keeps you hooked through Combined dopamine loops from multiple platforms create an always-connected dep...
Block TikTok
TikTok has the most advanced recommendation algorithm in social media. Within 40 minutes of use, the For You Page learns...
Block Twitter/X
Twitter/X keeps you hooked through Real-time information feed with algorithmic and chronological timelines. The app is e...
Block WhatsApp
WhatsApp keeps you hooked through Group chats + Status updates + constant message notifications. The app is engineered t...
Block YouTube
YouTube keeps you hooked through Autoplay + sidebar recommendations create endless viewing sessions. The app is engineer...
Block YouTube Shorts
YouTube Shorts keeps you hooked through TikTok-style vertical feed embedded within YouTube. The app is engineered to exp...
Why Standard App Blockers Fail
Most iPhone app blockers rely on iOS Screen Time, which has a fundamental flaw: the "Ignore Limit" button. When your willpower is lowest — late at night, during a dopamine craving — you can bypass the block with a single tap.
Pauso takes a different approach. Gentle Mode adds a breathing exercise before you can open blocked apps, creating a mindful pause that breaks the automatic reach-and-scroll habit. Strict Mode uses iOS Family Controls to make blocking truly unbypassable — no override button, no workaround.
Both modes are free for 1 app. No account needed. 60-second setup. iOS 17.0+.
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Free for 1 app. No account needed. 60-second setup.
iOS 17.0+ · Pro for unlimited apps ($6.99/mo)