AppBlock cannot connect to Screen Time on iPhone
AppBlock relies on Apple’s Screen Time to block apps and websites. If the connection fails, blocking won’t work — so let’s get it sorted.
Try these steps in order
- Restart your iPhone. This clears most temporary Screen Time connection issues.
- Check that Screen Time is enabled. Go to Settings → Screen Time and make sure it’s turned on.
- Re-grant permission in AppBlock. Open AppBlock and follow the prompt to connect Screen Time again, approving all requested permissions.
- Make sure you’re not signed into a restricted or child account. Screen Time behaves differently under Family Sharing limits.
If it still won’t connect
Sometimes removing and re-adding Screen Time access helps:
- Restart your iPhone.
- Open AppBlock and reconnect Screen Time from scratch.
If the connection keeps failing, contact our support team — let us know your exact iOS version and AppBlock version so we can help faster.
