AppBlock does not block Dual Apps
If you’ve created a dual or cloned version of a blocked app and it’s still accessible, here’s why.
Why this happens
It’s not technically possible to block Dual Apps. The “second app” created by dual-app or app-cloning features doesn’t actually exist as a separate app on your device — your device and AppBlock only see one app. The dual instance is invisible to AppBlock.
What you can do
- Block the original app — this is the only instance AppBlock can see and control.
- Check if your device’s Dual Apps feature can be disabled in its own settings — some manufacturers let you turn off app cloning entirely.
- Use Allowlist mode for stronger overall control during focus sessions — since dual apps aren’t on your Allowlist, they’ll still be blocked along with everything else.
Good to know
We’re keeping an eye on new technologies that could make this possible. For now, this is a limitation of how Android handles dual or cloned apps, not something we can fix on our end.
