AppBlock Blog Latest Features Fully Customize Your Blocking Screen with This Phone App Blocker

We all know how it goes:
You open your phone for “just a sec,” and suddenly it’s 45 minutes later and you’ve learned nothing except what your ex’s cousin’s dog had for lunch. Welcome to the distraction spiral.

AppBlock is here to help you break that cycle — and now it’s more personal than ever. 🤯

What Is AppBlock?

📱AppBlock is an app blocker that helps you take control of your screen time by blocking distracting apps and websites — when and how you want. Whether you’re trying to focus on work, study without interruptions, sleep better, or stop falling into endless scroll holes, AppBlock gives you the tools to make it happen.

You can:

  • Block apps instantly with Quick Block
  • Create Schedules that block distractions during certain times or locations
  • Lock yourself into focus with Strict Mode
  • And now, keep yourself motivated with a customized Block Screen

AppBlock is available on iOS, Android, and desktop, so your boundaries stay with you across devices.

Meet the Custom Block Screen

🎨 The latest update brings a feature many users have been waiting for:
You can now fully customize your Block Screen on iOS.

When you try to open a blocked app or site, instead of a dull “Access Denied” message, you’ll see a screen that you designed — complete with your own motivational message, emoji, and custom call-to-action button.

Whether you need a gentle nudge or some tough love, your Block Screen becomes a personal reminder of your goals.

🔜 Coming soon to Android! The Custom Block Screen is currently available on iOS, with Android support in the works.

See It in Action

How to Set It Up (Takes 30 Seconds)

  1. Open AppBlock on your phone
  2. Go to Profile > Customize > Block Screen
  3. Swipe to Custom and tap to create your own 🖼️
  4. Add your message, customize the call-to-action button, and choose an icon
  5. Turn on your blocking and let your personal screens motivate you on the way! 🚀

That’s it — your new Block Screen will appear anytime you try to access a blocked app or website, turning your moment of distraction into a checkpoint that puts you back on track.

🖥️ AppBlock is available for iOS, Android, and desktop — so your focus follows you everywhere.

10 Bold & Edgy Block Screen Messages (With Attitude)

🧠 If you’re not into soft reminders and need something with a bit more punch, try these. You can copy them directly into your custom Block Screen — or tweak them to match your mood.

  1. “This app’s not gonna love you back.”
    Button: “Exit the Toxic Loop”
  2. “How’s doomscrolling working out for you?”
    Button: “Go Do Literally Anything Else”
  3. “You said you were done with this. That was 20 minutes ago.”
    Button: “Respect Your Own Words”
  4. “If you open this, you owe future-you an apology.”
    Button: “Apology Not Accepted”
  5. “This is where your focus goes to die.”
    Button: “Resurrect Your Brain”
  6. “Every time you open this, your screen time wins.”
    Button: “Not Today, Satan”
  7. “Still think you’ll ‘just check one thing’?”
    Button: “You Know Better”
  8. “You’re chasing crumbs. Go make the damn meal.”
    Button: “Cook. Don’t Scroll.”
  9. “This app is a vending machine for your self-control.”
    Button: “Keep Your Coins”
  10. “You’re not bored. You’re avoiding something.”
    Button: “Face It, Not Feed It”

Prefer Us to Do the Talking?

✨ If coming up with your own message feels like too much right now, don’t worry — we’ve got you. Just turn on the Dynamic Block Screen option, and AppBlock will rotate through a series of motivational, witty, or brutally honest quotes written by us to keep your head in the game.

You won’t know what quote’s coming next — but it’ll hit just right.

Why Personalization Changes Everything

🧩 Sure, blocking apps works, but blocking with intention works better. A message that’s yours (or written like it knows you too well) can create just enough pause to stop the habit loop in its tracks.

It’s not just about saying “no” to distractions. It’s about saying “yes” to what matters more.

Take Control, Your Way

🚀 Whether you’re looking to finally focus on that project, cut your screen time in half, or just stop falling into the same old digital traps, AppBlock helps you set boundaries that actually stick.

And with the new Custom Block Screen, those boundaries finally sound like you.

Gain back control over your screen, empower your life with AppBlock.

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