Built on Apple's Screen Time API

Block Apps. Stay Focused.

One tap locks the doomscroll apps behind Apple's own shield. Schedules run your focus hours automatically — Morning Focus, No Phone at Lunch, Evening Wind Down — and honest insights show where the time actually went.

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4.8★ App Store rating
Free to try · iPhone & iPad
1 tap
to start a focus session
20
schedules can run at once
Apps+Web
categories & sites blocked
Anchor app blocking distracting apps with one-tap focus

Focus, on Autopilot

Tap once now, or let the schedule handle tomorrow.

Focus picker with Social, Games and Entertainment categories plus individual apps selected for blocking
One tap. Locked in.
Recurring blocking schedules: Morning Focus, Deep Work, No Phone at Lunch, Evening Wind Down
Your schedule, automated
Screen time analytics showing 11 hours 44 minutes, 80 pickups and 935 notifications
See exactly where time goes
Anchor's shield screen blocking an app during a focus session
The block holds

How It Works

Powered by the same Screen Time engine iOS uses itself.

1

Pick Your Distractions

Choose apps, whole categories (Social, Games…) or websites with Apple's own picker.

2

Start Focus — or Schedule It

One tap for right now, or recurring weekday schedules that run themselves, even overnight.

3

The Shield Holds

Blocked apps show Anchor's shield with the session name and end time — the tap dies, the habit follows.

4

Learn From Insights

Screen time, pickups, notifications, per-app truth — the numbers that change behavior.

Friction, Not Handcuffs

Honest tools for adults who want their attention back.

Real System Blocking

Apple's Screen Time shield, not a notification nag — blocked apps genuinely don't open.

Schedules That Run Themselves

Weekday routines, overnight wind-downs, all-day blocks — up to 20 at once, with Skip Today for real life.

Websites Too

Shield web domains alongside apps — the browser version of a blocked app isn't a loophole.

The 5-Second Pause

Ending a session takes a deliberate countdown — enough to break the autopilot, no shame spiral required.

Honest Insights

Screen time, pickups, notification counts and per-app breakdowns over four weeks — system-accurate.

Private by Architecture

Apple's Screen Time model keeps usage data on your device. No account, no cloud profile.

Guides: Winning Your Attention Back

Practical playbooks, not productivity guilt.

Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers about blocking apps with Anchor.

How does Anchor block apps?

Through Apple's official Screen Time API — blocked apps show the shield instead of opening. No VPN tricks; usage data stays on device. Learn more →

Can it block apps automatically on a schedule?

Yes — recurring weekday schedules, overnight and all-day windows, up to 20 running, with reminders and Skip Today. Learn more →

Can I block websites too?

Yes — web domains shield alongside apps and categories. Learn more →

Can I just end a focus session whenever I want?

After a deliberate 5-second countdown — friction, not handcuffs. Enough to interrupt the autopilot tap.

What insights does Anchor show?

Screen time, pickups, notifications and per-app breakdowns over the last four weeks — system-accurate and on-device. Learn more →

Is Anchor free?

Free to download and try. Anchor Pro — weekly, monthly or lifetime — supports development and unlocks the complete experience.

Your Attention Is Worth Defending

One tap tonight; a calmer phone tomorrow. Free to try.

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