Apps I did not block are being blocked
If apps you never selected are being blocked, it’s usually down to one of a few settings. Here’s how to track it down.
Check these common causes
- Refresh your blocking first. Open AppBlock → Blocking tab → tap the refresh icon. This alone fixes many cases.
- Check for an active Allowlist. If a schedule is set to Allowlist mode, AppBlock blocks everything except the apps you allowed. Review your active schedules.
- Look for overlapping schedules. Another schedule may be blocking more than you realized. If two schedules apply, the strictest one wins.
- Check category blocks. Blocking a category (like Social or Games) also blocks new apps that fall into it.
A note about apps grouped by iOS
Sometimes iOS groups related apps together, so blocking one can affect another (see “Why is AppBlock blocking websites or apps I did not expect?” for more on this).
If none of this explains it, contact our support team and we’ll help you pinpoint the cause.
