Can I permanently block an app on iPhone?

Yes — you can set up a block that runs continuously without an end time. Here’s how.

Using a time schedule without an end time

The most reliable way to create a permanent block is to set a schedule that covers the entire day, every day:

1. Open AppBlock and create a new schedule.
2. Set the condition to Time schedule.
3. Set the time range to all day (for example, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM).
4. Enable it for all days of the week.
5. Select the apps you want to block.
6. Save and activate.

Make it harder to undo with Strict Mode

To prevent yourself from disabling the block later:

1. Activate Strict Mode after setting up the schedule.
2. Choose an unlock method that makes it hard to turn off (like Approval Contact or a long Cooldown).

Good to know

AppBlock doesn’t have a dedicated “permanent block” toggle, but a full-day recurring schedule combined with Strict Mode achieves the same result.