Block Distracting Websites
#83,263 of 719,813 by ratings on Apple · #3,132 of 35,918 in Productivity
First seen by this census 09/05/2026 — the store does not publish a creation date
Last updated 07/10/2021
Tracked since 09/05/2026
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Category: Productivity
Description
"It's a great way to save time, and stop browsing Reddit when you should be doing coursework."
App has been featured by LIFEHACKER.COM
Inspired by a well known SelfControl, it aims to provide a similar functionality on iOS.
Have you ever wasted your time on the Internet? Having trouble getting stuff done because of procrastination? Do you need more self control?
This app allows you to temporarily block distracting (or all) websites on Safari browser. You can unlock them again but it requires that you think twice before doing so: "Do I really need to browse funny cat pictures right now?". Optionally you can set a timer, not allowing you to unblock distracting websites until the time is up.
Getting rid of your wasteful browsing habits is as easy as downloading this app and adding your favorite time wasters list. A predefined list of potentially distracting websites is provided. More freedom and focus GUARANTEED.
Preview video music: http://www.bensound.com
TESTIMONIALS
"Nice! Have been seeking for something like this for a long time!"
"If you have a bad habit of being glued to your phone when you should be doing other things, this might help and give you the push you need to break that habit."
"The app works great, and does exactly what it says, with no fuss."
"I need an app like this on my fridge."
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Growth
Change in ratings, scaled to each window from the real gap between crawls. A window needs a full period of history before it reports anything.
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| day | Not enough history yet | |||
| week | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 9.4 days |
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History
Tracking since 09/05/2026. History accumulates as changes are observed — check back soon.