ReadBlock: Read to Unlock Apps
Mikalai Ptashyts Productivity iPhoneiPadiPod touch
ReadBlock: Read to Unlock Apps is a free Productivity app for iPhone and iPad by Mikalai Ptashyts. Requires iOS 17.6. Updated August 21, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 42 MB
- Age 12+
- Updated
- Aug 21
- 2026 · v1.2.1
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About ReadBlock: Read to Unlock Apps
Addictive apps keeping you from growing? ReadBlock helps you build a reading habit by blocking distracting apps until you reach your daily reading goal. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose which apps to block (Short Videos, Social media, Games, etc.) 2. Set your daily reading goal (5, 10, 15, or 20 pages) 3. Upload your own books (EPUB) 4. Read to unlock — apps stay blocked until you finish WHY READBLOCK - Simple mechanism: read pages, unlock apps - No willpower needed — the block does the work - Works with any book you want to read in EPUB - Uses Screen Time API for reliable blocking PERFECT FOR - Breaking the doomscrolling habit - Finally finishing books on your reading list - Building a consistent daily reading routine - Replacing screen time with meaningful growth Start with just 10 pages a day — that's only 15 minutes. Your future self will thank you. ReadBlock requires a subscription to access all features. A free trial is available for new users. Legal links: - Privacy Policy: https://readblock.app/privacy - Terms Of Service: https://readblock.app/terms
What’s new
Version 1.2.1 · Updated August 21, 2026
What's New in This Release: - Daily Reading Streak — track your consistency with a beautiful streak calendar and flame highlights for every goal you hit - New books added to the public library - Refreshed library layout with uniform book cards - Bug fixes and performance improvements
App privacy
The developer, Mikalai Ptashyts, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Identifiers: User ID, Device ID
Used for: Analytics, App Functionality
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data
Used for: Analytics, App Functionality
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