Quick Block is a feature that allows you to quickly and temporarily block desired apps and websites without having to create complex rules. It can be started and paused just by tapping one button (Start/Stop) or with the Timer function.
Start/Stop button – you can simply start the blocking by pressing the Start button. The blocking will continue until you press the Stop button again.
Timer function in Quick Block – you can have Quick Block active for a specific duration (25 minutes, 1 hour, 24 hours) or Custom time. After the timer runs out, the blocking will stop – or you can disable it earlier by pressing the Stop button.
AppBlock → Blocking → Quick Block → Timer
path to Timer for Quick Block
Pomodoro for Quick Block – you can set Pomodoro blocking for Quick Block, in other ways create a blocking for specific time intervals. You can set up the Focus time (duration), Break (duration) and number of Sessions.
AppBlock → Blocking → Quick Block → Pomodoro
path to Pomodoro for Quick Block
Blocking mode
AppBlock → Blocking → Quick Block → Blocking mode
path to Blocking modes (Quick Block)
In Quick Block, you can select between 2 Blocking modes – Blocklist and Allowlist.
Blocklist – selected apps, websites, or keywords will be blocked.
In Blocklist, you can select what is going to be blocked. You can switch between lists of applications, websites, and keywords by clicking on the navigation buttons at the top of the screen.
From version 7.7.0, we introduced the “Blocklist categories” feature, which categorizes all applications into specific categories (such as social media, games, etc.). When trying to add content to a block for the first time, you should see a dialogue telling you more about the feature. There, you can Allow or Decline this feature. If you decline, your current blocklist setup will remain unchanged. You can enable this feature later in the app settings.
path to Blocklist categories in Blocklist (Quick Block)
Apps/Applications – all installed apps will show in the list. You can add/remove them by tapping on the desired app. Selected apps will have a check box with a blue background and white check mark. If you cannot find a specific app, you can use the Search feature. To save the selection, don’t forget to click on the Save button.
From version 7.5.0, we also provide content blocking for the following applications: Instagram – Reels and Stories YouTube – Shorts Snapchat – Stories and Spotlight
Webs/Websites– all websites of installed apps will show in the list (for example – if you have installed a YouTube app, you will see the youtube.com website on the list). You can add/remove them by tapping on the desired website. Selected apps will have a check box with a blue background and white check mark. To add a specific website, tap on the “Add website” bar at the top of the list, write the desired website, and click the Add button. To edit or delete a manually added website use the long press on the website in the list.
Keywords – in this list, you can select what keywords you want to block. To add a specific keyword, tap on the “Add keyword” bar at the top of the list, write the desired keyword, select where it should be checked (In domain / Anywhere in URL), and click the Add button. To edit or delete added keywords use the long press on the keyword in the list.
In domain – the website will be blocked if your keyword is found in the first part of the web address, preceding the / character. Take keyword game blocks the webpage https://store.epicgames.com/.
Anywhere in URL – the keyword will also be blocked if it is found after the / character. This enables you to block subpages and searches! The keyword game would then also block https:://www.reddit.com/r/games and https://www.google.com/search?q=play+games+now.
In Allowlist you can select what apps are going to be unlocked.
From version 7.7.0, we introduced the “Blocklist categories” feature, which categorizes all applications into specific categories (such as social media, games, etc.). When trying to add content to a block for the first time, you should see a dialogue telling you more about the feature. There, you can Allow or Decline this feature. If you decline, your current blocklist setup will remain unchanged. You can enable this feature later in the app settings.
path to Blocklist categories in Allowlist (Quick Block)
Apps/Applications – all installed apps will show in the list. You can add/remove them by tapping on the desired app. Selected apps will have a check box with a blue background and white check mark. If you cannot find a specific app, you can use the Search feature. To save the selection, don’t forget to click on the Save button.
Quick Block settings allow you to choose what is blocked for your selected apps. At least one option must be selected. You can select them by clicking on the settings icon (gear icon) at the top right corner of the Quick Block detail page.
Launch – you won’t be able to access your blocked applications/websites.
Shortcut for Quick Block will allow you to quickly turn your Quick Block on or off with a single tap. Simply follow the instructions in application to set it up by pressing the “How to set” text.
How to set up Quick Block Shortcut:
Open Quick Settings – Swipe down from the top of the screen to see your notifications and Quick Settings
Enter Edit mode – The way to edit your selected Quick Settings can be different on various devices – look for a pen icon
Find and add Quick Block – Scroll to find the icon, then hold and drag to add it
Scheduled Blocking / Schedules
AppBlock → Blocking → Schedules (+Add)
path to Schedule
Automated blocking based on your needs, schedule, location and more.
Blocking mode
In the Schedule, you can select between 2 Blocking modes – Blocklist and Allowlist.
AppBlock → Blocking → Schedules → Blocking mode
path to Blocking modes (Schedule)
Blocklist – selected apps, websites or Safari keywords will be blocked.
Selecting blocking conditions will create a rule of when or where you won’t be disturbed. Currently, we provide five blocking conditions for Blocklist:
Time – can block apps for specific days and hours. You can for instance block distracting apps every weekday from 9:00 (9 AM) to 16:00 (4 PM) to stay more focused on work or school.
Days – In this section, you can select what exact days you would like to have the blocking active. It will be automatically selected on the day you create the Schedule. Selected days will be highlighted by the blue color.
AppBlock → Blocking → Schedules → Blocking mode – Blocklist → Conditions → Active time → Days
path to Days action in Time condition (Blocklist – Schedule)
Times – Here, you can select what exact time the blocking should be active. You can choose between “All day long” or specific time intervals.
AppBlock → Blocking → Schedules → Blocking mode – Blocklist → Conditions → Active time → Times
path to Times section in Time condition (Blocklist – Schedule)
To create a 24-hour (all-day) blocking Schedule, please tap on the switch button next to the “All day long” text. If the option is selected, the switch should be turned blue and all other intervals should be hidden.
AppBlock → Blocking → Schedule → Blocking mode – Blocklist → Conditions → Active time → Times → All day long
path to All day long in Time condition (Blocklist – Schedule)
To create a specific time interval, click on the “+ Add” button on the left side below the intervals. There, you can select specific From and To times, when the blocking should be active.
AppBlock → Blocking → Schedule → Blocking mode – Blocklist → Conditions → Active time → Times → + Add button
path to Add time interval in Time condition (Blocklist – Schedule)
To save a selected time for the interval, please click on the “Ok” button.
AppBlock → Blocking → Schedule → Blocking mode – Blocklist → Conditions → Active time → Times → + Add button → Ok
path to Ok button for Interval in Time condition (Blocklist – Schedule)
To edit the interval in the list, tap on the clock icon (left side) or on the numbers From – To.
AppBlock → Blocking → Schedule → Blocking mode – Blocklist → Conditions → Active time → Time → Clock icon
To remove the interval from the list, tap on the remove icon (gray cross) on the right side.
AppBlock → Blocking → Schedule → Blocking mode – Blocklist → Conditions → Active time → Time → Remove button
path to Remove button for Interval in Time condition (Blocklist – Schedule)
To save the Timer options, click on the “Save” button at the screen bottom.
AppBlock → Blocking → Schedule → Blocking mode – Blocklist → Conditions → Active time → Save
path to Save button for Time condition (Blocklist – Schedule)
Location – this condition can help you block the apps in a specific area or outside of the area.
path to Location condition in Blocklist (Schedule)
To use location schedules, you need to grant permission to Location.
General settings → AppBlock → Location permission → Allow all the time
path to Location permission (General settings)
The first location will be automatically set around your location. If you want to select a different area, tap on the map or click on the search icon (magnifying glass) at the top right corner, type a new location, and select a result.
path to Change the Radius in Location condition (Blocklist – Schedule)
Inverse radius – if you would like to block everything outside of the selected radius, you can select the Inverse radius. You can turn it on by clicking the switch button. If the option is selected, the switch button will be turned blue.
To use wifi schedules, you need to grant permission to Location.
General settings → AppBlock → Location permission → Allow all the time
path to Location permission (General settings)
To choose the specific Wi-Fi, tap on the Wi-Fi name or the checkbox on the list of available Wi-Fis. The current Wi-Fi, you are connected to, will be at the top of the list with a blue wifi icon. Selected Wi-Fi(s) will have a blue checkbox.
In Blocklist you can select what is going to be blocked. You can switch between lists of applications, websites, and keywords by clicking on the navigation buttons at the top of the screen.
From version 7.7.0, we introduced the “Blocklist categories” feature, which categorizes all applications into specific categories (such as social media, games, etc.). When trying to add content to a block for the first time, you should see a dialogue telling you more about the feature. There, you can Allow or Decline this feature. If you decline, your current blocklist setup will remain unchanged. You can enable this feature later in the app settings.
path to Blocklist categories in Blocklist (Schedule)
Apps/Applications – all installed apps will show in the list. You can add/remove them by tapping on the desired app. Selected apps will have a check box with a blue background and white check mark. If you cannot find a specific app, you can use the Search feature. To save the selection, don’t forget to click on the Save button
From version 7.5.0, we also provide content blocking for the following applications: Instagram – Reels and Stories YouTube – Shorts Snapchat – Stories and Spotlight
Webs/Websites– all websites of installed apps will show in the list (for example – if you have installed a YouTube app, you will see the youtube.com website on the list). You can add/remove them by tapping on the desired website. Selected apps will have a check box with a blue background and white check mark. To add a specific website, tap on the “Add website” bar at the top of the list, write the desired website, and click the Add button. To edit or delete a manually added website use the long press on the website in the list.
Keywords – in this list, you can select what keywords you want to block. To add a specific keyword, tap on the “Add keyword” bar at the top of the list, write the desired keyword, select where it should be checked (In domain / Anywhere in URL), and click the Add button. To edit or delete added keywords use the long press on the keyword in the list.
In domain – the website will be blocked if your keyword is found in the first part of the web address, preceding the / character. Take keyword game blocks the webpage https://store.epicgames.com/.
Anywhere in URL – the keyword will also be blocked if it is found after the / character. This enables you to block subpages and searches! The keyword game would then also block https:://www.reddit.com/r/games and https://www.google.com/search?q=play+games+now.
Selecting blocking conditions will create a rule of when or where you won’t be disturbed. Currently, we provide three blocking conditions for Allowlist:
Time – can block apps for specific days and hours. You can for instance block distracting apps every weekday from 9:00 (9 AM) to 16:00 (4 PM) to stay more focused on work or school.
Days – In this section, you can select what exact days you would like to have the blocking active. It will be automatically selected on the day you create the Schedule. Selected days will be highlighted by the blue color.
AppBlock → Blocking → Schedules → Blocking mode – Allowlist → Conditions → Active time → Days
path to Days section for Time condition (Allowlist – Schedule)
Times – Here, you can select what exact time the blocking should be active. You can choose between “All day long” or specific time intervals.
AppBlock → Blocking → Schedules → Blocking mode – Allowlist → Conditions → Active time → Times
path to Times section for Time condition (Allowlist – Schedule)
To create a 24-hour (all-day) blocking Schedule, please tap on the switch button next to the “All day long” text. If the option is selected, the switch should be turned blue and all other intervals should be hidden.
AppBlock → Blocking → Schedule → Blocking mode – Allowlist → Conditions → Active time → Times → All day long
path to All day long in Time condition (Allowlist – Schedule)
To create a specific time interval, click on the “+ Add” button on the left side below the intervals. There, you can select specific From and To times, when the blocking should be active.
AppBlock → Blocking → Schedule → Blocking mode – Allowlist → Conditions → Active time → Times → + Add button
path to Add time interval in Time condition (Allowlist – Schedule)
To save a selected time for the interval, please click on the “Ok” button.
AppBlock → Blocking → Schedule → Blocking mode – Allowlist → Conditions → Active time → Times → + Add button → Ok
path to Ok button to confirm Interval in Time condition (Allowlist – Schedule)
To edit the interval in the list, tap on the clock icon (left side) or on the numbers From – To.
AppBlock → Blocking → Schedule → Blocking mode – Allowlist → Conditions → Active time → Time → Clock icon
path to Edit Interval in Time condition (Allowlist – Schedule)
To remove the interval from the list, tap on the remove icon (gray cross) on the right side.
AppBlock → Blocking → Schedule → Blocking mode – Allowlist → Conditions → Active time → Time → Remove button
path to Remove Interval in Time condition (Allowlist – Schedule)
To save the Timer options, click on the “Save” button at the screen bottom.
AppBlock → Blocking → Schedule → Blocking mode – Allowlist → Conditions → Active time → Save
path to Save button in Time condition (Allowlist – Schedule)
Location – this condition can help you block the apps in a specific area or outside of the area.
path to Change Radius in Location condition (Allowlist – Schedule)
Inverse radius – if you would like to block everything outside of the selected radius, you can select the Inverse radius. You can turn it on by clicking the switch button. If the option is selected, the switch button will be turned blue.
To use wifi schedules, you need to grant permission to Location.
General settings → AppBlock → Location permission → Allow all the time
path to Location permission (General settings)
To choose the specific Wi-Fi, tap on the Wi-Fi name or the checkbox on the list of available Wi-Fis. The current Wi-Fi, you are connected to, will be at the top of the list with a blue wifi icon. Selected Wi-Fi(s) will have a blue checkbox.
In Allowlist you can select what apps are going to be unlocked.
From version 7.7.0, we introduced the “Blocklist categories” feature, which categorizes all applications into specific categories (such as social media, games, etc.). When trying to add content to a block for the first time, you should see a dialogue telling you more about the feature. There, you can Allow or Decline this feature. If you decline, your current blocklist setup will remain unchanged. You can enable this feature later in the app settings.
path to Blocklist categories in Allowlist (Schedule)
Apps/Applications – all installed apps will show in the list. You can add/remove them by tapping on the desired app. Selected apps will have a check box with a blue background and white check mark. If you cannot find a specific app, you can use the Search feature. To save the selection, don’t forget to click on the Save button.
Schedule settings allow you to choose what is blocked for your selected apps. At least one option must be selected. You can select them by clicking on the settings icon (gear icon) at the top right corner of the Quick Block detail page.
Launch – you won’t be able to access your blocked applications/websites.
Schedule lock allows you to lock your Schedule so it cannot be edited. You can choose between Time lock and Charger lock.
Time lock will lock your Schedule for specific duration.
AppBlock → Blocking → Schedule → Lock icon (top right corner) → Time lock
path to Time lock (Schedule)
To set up the desired time, select Time lock. Afterward, you will be able to select number of Days the Schedule will be locked and/or the number of Hours and minutes. By default, you will be in the Days view first.
AppBlock → Blocking → Schedule → Lock icon (top right corner) → Time lock → Days
path to Days in Time lock (Schedule)
To change the view to Hours, please click on the Hours button right above the numerical keyboard.
AppBlock → Blocking → Schedule → Lock icon (top right corner) → Time lock → Hours
path to Hours in Time lock (Schedule)
To confirm your desired time and lock the Schedule, press the Lock button.
AppBlock → Blocking → Schedule → Lock icon (top right corner) → Time lock → Lock
path to Lock button in Time lock (Schedule)
Charger lock will lock your Schedule until you attach a charger to your device.
You can manage your Schedule icon by pressing the pen icon next to the Schedule icon. Afterward, you will be able to select desired emoji.
Schedule name
AppBlock → Blocking → Schedule → Name
path to Schedule name
You can manage your Schedule name by tapping on the name. By default it will be “New schedule”. Afterward, you will be able to edit the name by your desires. When happy with the name, press Save button for confirmation.
AppBlock → Blocking → Schedule → Name → Save
path to Save button for Schedule name
Schedule option on the Blocking page
AppBlock → Blocking → 3 dots on the Schedule
path to Schedule options (Blocking)
Each Schedule has several options that can be accessed directly from the Blocking page. Options will be visible after pressing 3 dots at the right side of the Schedule.
Activate now – this option allows user to instantly activate the Schedule for selected duration. No matter what condition is selected, apps will be blocked.
AppBlock → Blocking → 3 dots on the Schedule → Activate now
path to Activate now (Schedule)
You can select specific blocking duration in minutes and hours. You can also Lock the Schedule for that duration, meaning you won’t be able to edit or disable Schedule until the timer reaches 0. This can be done by pressing Lock icon to the left from time duration.
AppBlock → Blocking → 3 dots on the Schedule → Activate now → Lock icon
path to Lock icon for Activate now (Schedule)
To save the duration and start blocking, press the Activate now button.
AppBlock → Blocking → 3 dots on the Schedule → Activate now → Activate now button
path to Activate now button (Schedule)
Edit – this option allows user to edit Schedule.
AppBlock → Blocking → 3 dots on the Schedule → Edit
path to Edit (Schedule)
Duplicate – this option duplicates existing Schedule.
AppBlock → Blocking → 3 dots on the Schedule → Duplicate
path to Duplicate (Schedule)
Pause – this option allows user to manually pause or completely disable Schedule.
AppBlock → Blocking → 3 dots on the Schedule → Pause
path to Pause (Schedule)
15 minutes – you can pause your blocking for 15 minutes.
AppBlock → Blocking → 3 dots on the Schedule → Pause → 15m
path to 15 minute Pause (Schedule)
1 hour – you can pause your blocking for 1 hour.
AppBlock → Blocking → 3 dots on the Schedule → Pause → 1h
path to 1 hour Pause (Schedule)
Today – you can pause your blocking until the end of the day.
AppBlock → Blocking → 3 dots on the Schedule → Pause → Today
path to Pause for Today (Schedule)
Custom – you can select custom duration of the pause.
AppBlock → Blocking → 3 dots on the Schedule → Pause → Custom
path to Custom Pause (Schedule)
You can change desired hours and minutes by scrolling. To confirm selected time and pause Schedule, press Pause button.
AppBlock → Blocking → 3 dots on the Schedule → Pause → Custom → Pause
path to Pause button in Custom Pause (Schedule)
Disable – you can completely disable Schedule.
AppBlock → Blocking → 3 dots on the Schedule → Pause → Disable
path to Disable (Schedule)
Delete – this option deletes Schedule.
AppBlock → Blocking → 3 dots on the Schedule → Delete
path to Delete (Schedule)
Resume
Please keep in mind that after Disabling your Schedule, you will have to manually start the Schedule if you would like to activate it again. You can do this by tapping on the More (three dots) option at the right side of the Schedule card and selecting Resume.
To speed up the process of Schedule creation, you can create the Schedule from the pre-defined Schedules (Schedule templates).
AppBlock → Blocking → Templates
path to Schedule Templates
To browse between different Schedule templates you can scroll down/up. Currently, we provide many templates from which to choose. Here are the examples:
Focus – Weekdays, 8:00 – 17:00
AppBlock → Blocking → Templates → Focus
path to Focus Schedule template
App Limit – Every day, Usage limit: 30m
AppBlock → Blocking → Templates → App Limit
path to App Limit Schedule template
Time for Myself – Weekdays, 17:00 – 18:00
AppBlock → Blocking → Templates → Time for Myself
path to Time for Myself Schedule template
At Home – Every day, Location
AppBlock → Blocking → Templates → At Home
path to At Home Schedule template
Digital Detox – Sunday, All day long
AppBlock → Blocking → Templates → Digital Detox
path to Digital Detox Schedule template
Wind Down – Every day, 20:00 – 23:59
AppBlock → Blocking → Templates → Wind Down
path to Wind Down Schedule template
Mindful Morning – Weekdays, 6:00 – 9:00
AppBlock → Blocking → Templates → Mindful Morning
path to Mindful Morning Schedule template
Study Time – Weekdays, 16:00 – 21:00
AppBlock → Blocking → Templates → Study Time
path to Study Time Schedule template
Back to School
AppBlock → Blocking → Templates → Back to School
path to Back to School Schedule template
New Year, New Habits – Every day, All day long
AppBlock → Blocking → Templates → New Year, New Habits
path to New Year, New Habits Schedule template
If you do not see the templates, please click on the gray down-pointing arrow button right to the Templates title.
AppBlock → Blocking → Templates → Pointing down arrow
path to show Schedule Templates
To create a Schedule from Templates, please click on the Schedule area or on the Plus (+) at the right corner of the Schedule area.
AppBlock → Blocking → Templates → Template / Plus icon
path to Create Schedule from Template
Strict Mode
AppBlock → Strict Mode
path to Strict Mode
Strict Mode is a feature that enforces stricter app and website blocking. It prevents you from easily disabling or modifying your blocking setup, protects against uninstalling which ensures the blocks stay in place, and much more. The more options you select, the blocking will be more strict which can be seen in the Strictness bar.
In Strict Mode, you can select Options of what will be blocked and Access methods that will disable Strict Mode blocking.
Options
AppBlock → Strict Mode → Options
path to Strict Mode Options
Here is a list of all possible Strict Mode options:
Lock blockings in app – this option is automatically preselected and ensures that you won’t edit, pause, or delete your blockings in AppBlock.
Block reinstalled applications – after you uninstall the blocked app, we will still keep it in the blocklist so you won’t be able to bypass blocking with reinstalling.
path to Follow schedules Access method (Strict Mode)
You can choose the specific Schedules by pressing the Follow schedules access method and selecting wanted Schedules from the list. Selected Schedules should have a white check with a blue background next to it.
AppBlock → Strict Mode → Access → Follow schedules → Set schedules to follow
path to Set schedules to follow in Follow schedules Access method (Strict Mode)
Once you select the wanted Schedules, don’t forget to press the Save button to confirm the selection.
AppBlock → Strict Mode → Access → Follow schedules → Set schedules to follow → Save
path to Save button in Follow schedules Access method (Strict Mode)
Approval – your partner can deactivate the Strict Mode via email.
AppBlock → Strict Mode → Access → Approval
path to Approval Access method (Strict Mode)
To use this access method, you must be Logged into the AppBlock app. Simply follow the steps in the application. Afterward, you can Set approval contact which can help you with unblocking. This can be for instance a family member or a friend of yours.
path to Set approval contact in Approval Access method (Strict Mode)
Once the email address is filled, press the Save button for confirmation.
AppBlock → Strict Mode → Access → Approval → Set approval contact → Save
path to Save approval contact in Approval Access method (Strict Mode)
Charger – Strict Mode will be deactivated by putting your device on a charger.
AppBlock → Strict Mode → Access → Charger
path to Charger Access method (Strict Mode)
Cooldown – Strict Mode will be deactivated by waiting for the cooldown period.
AppBlock → Strict Mode → Access → Cooldown
path to Cooldown Access method (Strict Mode)
To set the desired cooldown duration, please tap on the Cooldown access method. Afterward, you can use the scrolling to set the desired waiting time in minutes.
AppBlock → Strict Mode → Access → Cooldown → Set the cooldown
path to Set Cooldown duration in Cooldown Access method (Strict Mode)
Once you have the desired time set, press the Save button for confirmation.
AppBlock → Strict Mode → Access → Cooldown → Set the cooldown → Save
path to Save button in Cooldown Access method (Strict Mode)
PIN code – You will be able to deactivate the function using the set PIN code.
AppBlock → Strict Mode → Access → PIN code
path to PIN code Access method (Strict Mode)
To set the PIN code, press the PIN code access method. You will be able to set a PIN code of length from 4 to 8 digits. Simply press on the numerical keyboard desired PIN code.
path to Timer & PIN code Access method (Strict Mode)
You can set up the Timer by pressing the Timer & PIN code access method and using the scrolling feature to choose the desired time (days, hours, and minutes).
AppBlock → Strict Mode → Access → More/Combinations → Timer & PIN code → Set the timer
path to Set Timer in Timer & PIN code Access method (Strict Mode)
Once you have the desired time set, don’t forget to press the Save button to confirm the selection.
AppBlock → Strict Mode → Access → More/Combinations → Timer & PIN code → Set the timer → Save
path to Save Timer in Timer & PIN code Access method (Strict Mode)
Right after, you will be able to set the desired PIN code of length from 4 to 8 digits. Simply press on the numerical keyboard desired PIN code.
AppBlock → Strict Mode → Access → More/Combinations → Timer & PIN code → Set the timer → Save → Set PIN code
path to Set PIN code in Timer & PIN code Access method (Strict Mode)
Once you have typed the desired code, press the Confirm button. Afterward, you will have to repeat the same PIN code again.
AppBlock → Strict Mode → Access → More/Combinations → Timer & PIN code → Set the timer → Save → Set PIN code → Confirm
path to First Confirm PIN code in Timer & PIN code Access method (Strict Mode)
After you re-enter the same PIN code, press once again Confirm button to save your PIN code.
AppBlock → Strict Mode → Access → More/Combinations → Timer & PIN code → Set the timer → Save → Set PIN code → Confirm → Confirm PIN code → Confirm
path to Second Confirm PIN code in Timer & PIN code Access method (Strict Mode)
Timer & Charger – This access method combines the Timer and Charger methods.
path to Timer & Charger Access method (Strict Mode)
You can set up the Timer by pressing the Timer & Charger access method and using the scrolling feature to choose the desired time (days, hours, and minutes).
AppBlock → Strict Mode → Access → More/Combinations → Timer & Charger → Set the timer
path to Set Timer in Timer & Charger Access method (Strict Mode)
Once you have the desired time set, don’t forget to press the Save button to confirm the selection.
AppBlock → Strict Mode → Access → More/Combinations → Timer & Charger → Set the timer → Save
path to Save button for Timer in Timer & Charger Access method (Strict Mode)
Follow schedules & PIN code – This access method combines Follow schedules and PIN code methods.
You can choose the wanted Schedules from the list by clicking on the access method. Selected Schedules should have a white check with a blue background next to it.
AppBlock → Strict Mode → Access → More/Combinations → Follow schedules & PIN code→ Set schedules to follow
path to Set schedule to follow in Follow schedules & PIN code Access method (Strict Mode)
Once you select the wanted Schedules, don’t forget to press the Save button to confirm the selection.
AppBlock → Strict Mode → Access → More/Combinations → Follow schedules & PIN code→ Set schedules to follow → Save
path to Save button for Follow schedules in Follow schedules & PIN code Access method (Strict Mode)
Right after, you will be able to set the desired PIN code of length from 4 to 8 digits. Simply prss on the numerical keyboard desired PIN code.
AppBlock → Strict Mode → Access → More/Combinations → Follow schedules & PIN code→ Set schedules to follow → Save → Set PIN code
path to Set PIN code in Follow schedules & PIN code Access method (Strict Mode)
Once you have typed the desired code, press the Confirm button. Afterward, you will have to repeat the same PIN code again.
AppBlock → Strict Mode → Access → More/Combinations → Follow schedules & PIN code→ Set schedules to follow → Save → Set PIN code → Confirm
path to First Confirm PIN code in Follow schedules & PIN code Access method (Strict Mode)
After you re-enter the same PIN code, press once again Confirm button to save your PIN code.
AppBlock → Strict Mode → Access → More/Combinations → Follow schedules & PIN code→ Set schedules to follow → Save → Set PIN code → Confirm → Confirm PIN code → Confirm
path to Second Confirm PIN code in Follow schedules & PIN code Access method (Strict Mode)
Follow schedules & Charger – This access method combines Follow schedules and Charger methods.
path to Follow schedules & Charger Access method (Strict Mode)
You can choose the wanted Schedules from the list by clicking on the access method. Selected Schedules should have a white check with a blue background next to it.
AppBlock → Strict Mode → Access → More/Combinations → Follow schedules & Charger→ Set schedules to follow
path to Set Schedules in Follow schedules & Charger Access method (Strict Mode)
Once you select the wanted Schedules, don’t forget to press the Save button to confirm the selection.
AppBlock → Strict Mode → Access → More/Combinations → Follow schedules & Charger→ Set schedules to follow → Save
path to Save button in Follow schedules & Charger Access method (Strict Mode)
Once you have wanted Options and Access methods set up, you can start the Strict Mode blocking by pressing the “Activate” button.
AppBlock → Strict Mode → Activate
path to Activate Strict Mode
To deactivate Strict Mode blocking, you can press the “Deactivate” button and then proceed with the selected access method.
AppBlock → Strict Mode → Deactivate
path to Deactivate Strict Mode
Statistics
AppBlock → Statistics
path to Statistics
On this page, you can see the statistics of the applications and websites. You can check out th usage time, screen unlocks and launch count for specific days or weeks. You can view the statistics in the bar chart overview or view the detailed statistics for single application or website.
At the top of the screen you can select between daily and weekly statistics.
Day – this option will show you the statistics for a single day. By default, you will see the statistics for the present day. If you want to see previous statistics, you can tap the arrow button “<” or by swiping to the right on the chart area.
AppBlock → Statistics → Day
path to Day Statistics
Week – this option will show you the statistics for a single week. By default, you will see the statistics for the present week. If you want to see previous statistics, you can tap the arrow button “<” or by swiping to the right on the chart area.
AppBlock → Statistics → Week
path to Week Statistics
Next to the time period selection, you can also choose what exact item you would like to see. Currently, you can view your Usage time, Screen unlocks and Launch count.
Usage time – This will show you the statistics of the apps and website usage, in different words the time you have spent in the applications or on the website.
AppBlock → Statistics → Usage time
path to Usage time Statistics
Screen unlocks – This will show you the statistics on how many times you have unlocked your screen.
AppBlock → Statistics → Screen unlocks
path to Screen unlocks statistics
Launch count – This will show you the statistics on how many times you have opened the applications or websites.
AppBlock → Statistics → Launch count
path to Launch count Statistics
Under the chart section, you can view all applications and websites you have used at a specific time.
All – This is the default overall overview which includes both applications and websites.
AppBlock → Statistics → All
path to All (websites and applications) Statistics
Apps – This list shows only statistics for applications.
AppBlock → Statistics → Apps
path to App Statistics
Webs – This list shows only statistics for websites.
AppBlock → Statistics → Webs
path to Web Statistics
The list is sorted by the most used to the least. Each item will have an icon, name, usage bar, time spent/opened and three dots. By pressing the three dots, you can put the application or website to the Ignore list or Add the application/website to the blocking.
Ignore – by pressing the Ignore option, you can add specific app or website to the Ignore list. Afterward, the application or website will not be included in the statistics.
Add to blocking – if you have noticed that you spend a lot of time on the specific app or web, you can add it directly to your blocking setup without leaving the statistics screen. After clicking on this option, you can select in which exact existing Schedule you would like to add the application or website. Selected Schedule will have a checkmark on the blue background.
path to Confirm button for Adding App/Web to blocking (Statistics)
App/Web detail Statistics
To see a detail statistic of the application or website, press on the item in the list. On the detail screen you can see daily and weekly statistics for the Usage time and Launch count.
Day – this option will show you the statistics for a single day. By default, you will see the statistics for the present day. If you want to see previous statistics, you can tap the arrow button “<” or by swiping to the right on the chart area.
AppBlock → Statistics → All/Apps/Webs → “Specific app/web” → Day
path to Day Statistics (detail Statistics)
Week – this option will show you the statistics for a single wek. By default, you will see the statistics for the present week. If you want to see previous statistics, you can tap the arrow button “<” or by swiping to the right on the chart area.
path to Launch count Statistics (detail Statistics)
To add specific application/website to your blockings, press the “Add to blocking” button. After clicking on this option, you can select in which exact existing Schedule you would like to add the application or website. Selected Schedule will have a checkmark on the blue background.
Incognito statistics – Statistics of web browsing while in incognito mode will be displayed and stored in your devices. This option works only for supported browsers (Chrome, Edge, Brave, Ecosia, Puffin).
In Ignore list you can find all applications and websites that are manually removed from the statistics and some preselect applications/websites. You can find it by pressing the three dots at the right corner and selecting Ignore list.
AppBlock → Statistics → “three dots” → Ignore list
path to Ignore list in Statistics
To see applications and websites you have manually added to the list, please head to the “Custom” section.
You can switch between lists of applications and websites you would like to add to ignore list by clicking on the navigation buttons at the top of the screen.
Apps/Applications – all installed apps will show in the list. You can add/remove them by tapping on the desired app. Selected apps will have a check box with a blue background and white check mark. If you cannot find a specific app, you can use the Search feature. To save the selection, don’t forget to click on the Save button
Webs/Websites – all websites of installed apps will show in the list (for example – if you have installed a YouTube app, you will see the youtube.com website on the list). You can add/remove them by tapping on the desired website. Selected apps will have a check box with a blue background and white check mark. To add a specific website, tap on the “Add website” bar at the top of the list, write the desired website, and click the Add button. To edit or delete a manually added website use the long press on the website in the list.
Premium – Only available for the free users (without premium).
On this page, you can purchase and restore your premium and invite friends.
AppBlock → Profile → Account → Premium
path to Premium (Profile)
Here, you can purchase premium for AppBlock.
AppBlock → Profile → Account → Premium → Get Premium
path to Get Premium (Profile)
By default, you can Subscribe to the Premium yearly. If you would like to subscribe Monthly or purchase Lifetime, click on the Other options at the bottom of the screen.
AppBlock → Profile → Account → Get Premium → Premium → Other options
path to Other options in Get Premium (Profile)
To purchase the premium, click on the Subscribe now button.
AppBlock → Profile → Account → Get Premium → Premium → Subscribe now
path to Subscribe now (Profile – Get Premium)
If you have received a promo code, you can tap the 3 dots menu at the top right corner and press Redeem.
path to Manage subscription in My premium(Profile)
Backup
AppBlock → Profile → Account → Backup
path to Backup (Profile)
On this page, you can Create and Restore Backup.
Create a backup – You can easily back up Blocking Schedules & Quick block at any time. You can restore this backup on the same or another android device. Tap the Back up now button to create backup of AppBlock.
AppBlock → Profile → Account → Backup → Back up now
path to Back up now (Profile)
To Restore the backup press Restore button.
AppBlock → Profile → Account → Backup → Back up now → Restore
path to Restore button Backup (Profile)
To Delete the backup press Delete button.
AppBlock → Profile → Account → Backup → Back up now → Delete
path to Delete Backup (Profile)
Customize
In this section, you can manage your AppBlock settings and customize the app.
AppBlock → Profile → Customize
path to Customize in Profile
General
In the General section, you can manage the basic settings for AppBlock, such as app language.
AppBlock → Profile → Customize → General
path to General settings in Profile
Language – You can manage AppBlock Language here. By default, AppBlock will Follow system language.
AppBlock → Profile → Customize → General → Language
path to Language Settings
Beginning of day – Set the hour of the day at which app usage limits will be reset.
AppBlock → Profile → Customize → General → Beginning of day
path to Beginning of day Settings
To save the time of the Beginning of the day, press the “Save button”.
AppBlock → Profile → Customize → General → Beginning of day → Save
path to Save Beginning of day Settings
PIN code – Protect AppBlock by setting up a PIN code.
AppBlock → Profile → Customize → General → PIN code
path to PIN code Settings
You will be able to set a PIN code of length from 4 to 8 digits. Simply press on the numerical keyboard the desired PIN code.
AppBlock → Profile → Customize → General → PIN code → Set PIN code
path to Set PIN code Settings
Once you have typed the desired code, press the Confirm button. Afterward, you will have to repeat the same PIN code.
AppBlock → Profile → Customize → General → PIN code → Set PIN code → Confirm
path to first Confirm button for PIN code Settings
After you re-enter the same PIN code, press once again the Confirm button to save your PIN code.
AppBlock → Profile → Customize → General → PIN code → Set PIN code → Confirm
path to first Confirm button for PIN code Settings
Check app updates – This option will keep you posted about available updates.
To Save the Appearance selection, press the “Save button”.
AppBlock → Profile → Customize → General → Theme → Appearance → Save
path to Save Theme/Appearance Settings
Blocking
In this section, you can manage Quick Bloc card visibility.
AppBlock → Profile → Customize → General → Blocking
path to Blocking section Settings
Quick Block on Blocking – Set whether the Quick Block card is visible on the Blocking tab.
AppBlock → Profile → Customize → General → Blocking → Quick Block on Blocking
path to Quick Block on Blocking (Profile)
Block Screen
In Block Screen, you can select your preferred blocking screen that shows after you try accessing a blocked app/website.
AppBlock → Profile → Customize → Block Screen
path to Block Screen (Profile)
You can browse between the Basic, Dynamic, or Custom block screen by swiping left or right. You can customize each type of screen by clicking the Customize button.
In App icon section, you can select desired AppBlock logo color and design.
AppBlock → Profile → Customize → App icon
path to Select Block Screen (Profile)
Notifications
AppBlock → Profile → More → Settings → Notifications
path to Notifications Settings
In the Notifications section, you can find notification settings. You can manage your general notifications, Schedule notifications, Quick Block notifications, and Statistics notifications.
General – contains general notification settings.
AppBlock → Profile → Customize → Notifications → General
path to General Notifications Settings
Show blocked applications – Lists all currently blocked applications in a notification.
AppBlock → Profile → Customize → Notifications → General → Show blocked applications
path to Show blocked applications in Notifications Settings
Schedules – contains notification settings for Schedules.
Show usage statistics – Show usage statistics in notification when status notification is shown but nothing is being blocked, e.g. there is an unused usage limit.
path to Browsing statistics Settings (Profile – Statistics Settings)
Incognito statistics – Statistics of web browsing while in incognito mode will be displayed and stored in your devices. This option works only for supported browsers (Chrome, Edge, Brave, Ecosia, Puffin).
path to Incognito statistics Settings (Profile – Statistics Settings)
Help
In the Help section, you can find useful information and help in case you run into any issues.
AppBlock → Profile → Help
path to Help (Profile)
Help and FAQ
Here, you can browse the FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) and Help categories and specific articles.
AppBlock → Profile → Help → Help and FAQ
path to Help and FAQ (Profile)
You can search for a specific article by entering keywords in the Search bar.
AppBlock → Profile → Help → Help and FAQ → Search
path to Search Help and FAQ (Profile)
Contact support – Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any further questions, feedback or have run into other problems.
AppBlock → Profile → Help → Help and FAQ → Contact support
path to Contact support (Help and FAQ)
Troubleshooting
AppBlock → Profile → Help → Troubleshooting
path to Troubleshooting (Profile)
On this page, you can find the most useful Troubleshootings. Please note that the troubleshooting may differ on each device model.
Restore purchases – Select if you previously purchased Premium but it didn’t appear to be active.
AppBlock → Profile → Help → Troubleshooting → Restore purchases
path to Restore purchases (Troubleshooting)
Enable Autostart – Make sure AppBlock is allowed to start up when required.
AppBlock → Profile → Help → Troubleshooting → Enable Autostart
path to Enable Autostart (Troubleshooting)
Ignore battery optimizations – Battery optimizations may be causing AppBlock to stop blocking. Check whether theyŕe disabled for AppBlock if youŕe having any issues. This may affect battery life.
path to Ignore batter optimizations (Troubleshooting)
Split screen blocking – If you are having trouble with split screen not being blocked correctly, try enabling the AppBlock accessibility service for more efficient blocking.
