Hold It – Simple App Blocker
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Hold It – Simple App Blocker is a paid Education app for iPhone and iPad by kaisei watanabe. Requires iOS 18.0. Updated June 11, 2026.
- Price
- 9.99 USD
- on the App Store
- Size
- 3 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Jun 11
- 2026 · v2.1.2
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About Hold It – Simple App Blocker
Tired of monthly or yearly subscriptions? Competitors charge thousands of yen every year. With Hold It, pay just $9.99 ONCE, and it's yours forever.No recurring fees. No hidden costs. 100% private. Trying to study but keep checking your phone? You open your notes, then reach for social media without thinking. One video turns into thirty minutes. Your focus disappears before you even realize it. Hold It is a simple app designed to help you stay focused during study time. Stay focused without complicated setups Hold It removes distractions so you can concentrate on what matters. Choose the apps you want to limit. Set a daily time limit or number of launches. That is all. No shortcuts. No automations. No complex rules. Just a simple system that helps you stay on track. Designed for students and deep work Hold It is perfect for: – Students preparing for exams – People doing deep work – Anyone who wants a distraction-free study session Instead of relying on willpower, you change your environment. No subscriptions. Pay once. Use forever. Most productivity apps charge monthly or yearly subscriptions. Hold It is different. You pay once and keep using it forever. No recurring payments. No hidden upgrades. Simple setup in under one minute Select the apps you want to limit. Set your rules. Start focusing. No technical knowledge needed. Works fully offline Your data stays on your device. Nothing is uploaded. Nothing is shared. Focus is not about discipline If you struggle to focus, it is not because you are lazy. Apps are designed to keep you engaged. Hold It helps you take back control by removing distractions. Simple. Private. Effective.
What’s new
Version 2.1.2 · Updated June 11, 2026
- bugfix
App privacy
The developer, kaisei watanabe, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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