Blockd: Mindful Screen Time
Steven Rylski Productivity iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Blockd: Mindful Screen Time is a free Productivity app for iPhone and iPad by Steven Rylski. Requires iOS 18.6. Updated October 19, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 130 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Oct 19
- 2026 · v2.0.2
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About Blockd: Mindful Screen Time
Blockd helps you create a pause before distractions take over. Built with Apple Screen Time, BLOCKD lets you block distracting apps and websites, set intentional limits, and build calmer phone habits without making your device feel hostile. Instead of relying on willpower in the exact moment you are about to open a distracting app, BLOCKD adds structure around that decision. When you try to open a blocked app, BLOCKD interrupts the habit loop and creates a short moment to check in with yourself. If you still need access, you can choose a reason and, depending on that reason, unlock the app for a short period of time. This makes it easier to separate mindless scrolling from intentional use. What you can do with BLOCKD: • Block distracting apps with Apple Screen Time • Start focus sessions for work, study, rest, or personal time • Create app limits that support your daily goals • Set up scheduled blocking sessions for recurring routines • Use a reason-based unlock flow for more intentional decisions • Temporarily unlock an app for things like research or a short break • Review daily Screen Time and usage patterns • Track how your time is distributed across apps • Build simple routines that are easier to stick to over time BLOCKD is designed to feel calm, clear, and practical. The goal is not to shame you for using your phone. The goal is to help you notice the moment before an automatic tap turns into lost time. Privacy matters. Your Screen Time data is protected by Apple, and sensitive usage data stays on your device. BLOCKD requires Screen Time / Family Controls permission so it can apply the blocking, limit, and insight features you choose. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://blockd-app.com/datenschutz/
What’s new
Version 2.0.2 · Updated October 19, 2026
Short breaks now work reliably. • Unlocking works again: hold your reason and the app opens for the time you chose – including apps you blocked through a category. • Quicker to choose: holding a reason now takes less time. • After your break, the app locks again reliably, even if you don't open Blockd. • The notification after "Choose a reason" arrives faster. Didn't get it? Tap again and it's sent once more. • Scheduled blocks stay within their time window and no longer start early after a break. • The Screen Time card on the Home screen is no longer cut off. • Other improvements and bug fixes.
App privacy
The developer, Steven Rylski, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Purchases: Purchase History
- Identifiers: Device ID
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Purchases: Purchase History
- Identifiers: User ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
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:
- Purchases: Purchase History
- Identifiers: Device ID
Used for: Third-Party Advertising
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