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About Ember: Focus & App Blocker

Stop mindless scrolling. Take back your day. Meet Ember, your personal focus companion. Most app blockers fail because they are cold, boring, or easy to switch off the moment an urge hits. Ember changes that by combining unbreakable Apple Screen Time blocking with a warm, gamified sanctuary you will actually love opening. Whether you need to study for exams, enter deep work at the office, or disconnect before sleep, Ember shields your attention so you can be fully present. HOW EMBER HELPS YOU WIN YOUR TIME BACK • Instant App Blocking Select the social media, games, or shopping apps that pull you away. Tap start and they vanish behind Ember’s shield instantly. • Smart Automated Schedules Set recurring focus blocks for mornings, work hours, or bedtime. Ember shields distractions automatically every single day without you lifting a finger. • Unbreakable Locked Mode When temptation strikes, Locked Mode requires a 15 minute countdown before you can pause your session. That short delay breaks the dopamine loop and keeps your willpower intact. • Keep the Fire Lit Every minute of focus feeds your campfire. Complete sessions to build daily streaks, kindle warm embers, and earn peaceful milestone badges. • The Den Sanctuary Level up your cozy mountain cabin as you focus. Unlock eight handcrafted decor upgrades including wool blankets, steaming herbal tea, antique journals, a stone hearth, and a shimmering starlit aurora. • Soothing Cabin Atmospheres Pair your focus sessions with calming ambient audio like crackling hearth embers, peaceful rain, and quiet nighttime soundscapes. • Home and Lock Screen Widgets Check your focus streak and daily progress at a glance without ever getting sucked into your phone. Add widgets to your Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Control Center. • 100% Private and Secure Your privacy comes first. Ember uses Apple Screen Time technology running entirely on device. We never track, inspect, or store your app usage or browsing history. Everything stays yours. PERFECT FOR • College students and professionals needing deep study sessions • Anyone looking to break social media and doomscrolling addiction • Remote workers seeking structured work boundaries • Mindful individuals creating quiet evenings and better sleep hygiene EMBER PRO Upgrade to Ember Pro to unlock unlimited app blocking, unlimited schedules, strict Locked Mode, and all cozy soundscapes. Privacy Policy: https://focusshieldapp.web.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

What’s new

Version 2.0.0 · Updated October 13, 2026

Welcome to the brand new Ember experience. We rebuilt the app from the ground up to make reclaiming your attention rewarding, peaceful, and unbreakable. Here is what is new in version 2.0: • Meet Ember: Your cozy focus companion who stays by your side during every focus block. • The Living Den: Keep your campfire lit by focusing daily. Unlock eight unique cabin decorations including wool blankets, brass lanterns, herbal tea, and a northern lights aurora. • True Screen Time Blocking: Powered by official Apple Screen Time controls to reliably stop distracting apps at the system level. • Locked Mode: Adds a mandatory 15 minute delay when you feel the urge to quit early. Outlast impulse scrolling without loopholes. • Smart Schedules: Set work, study, and bedtime routines that activate automatically every day. • Cozy Soundscapes: Immerse yourself in soothing ambient audio including gentle rain and crackling hearth embers. • Beautiful Widgets: Track your streak and focus status right from your Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Control Center. • Complete Privacy: All blocking runs 100% on device. Your personal browsing and app activity never leave your phone.

App privacy

The developer, Lahiru Chathuranga, reported these privacy practices to Apple.

Data Not Collected

The developer does not collect any data from this app.

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