AppBlock on iOS

First, let’s determine what is blocking your access.

• If a Schedule/Quick Block is blocking You: The easiest solution is to simply change the blocking parameters within the schedule.
• If you are in Strict Mode: The deactivation condition must be fulfilled before you can unblock your apps or websites. We currently offer 5 deactivation conditions: Charger, PIN code, Approval, Cooldown, and None (Timer + Follow Schedules).
• Emergency situation: If you’re in an emergency and have the Follow Schedules/Timer condition applied with no way to deactivate Strict Mode, please contact support and select the reason “Emergency unblocking” or “I need to unlock my device” on older versions of AppBlock. We will send you a one-time code that will deactivate Strict Mode and delete the PIN code to access AppBlock, if you have set one up.

If you encounter any other issues, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We’re here to help!

iOS manages this component directly, so we can’t guarantee that it will always work perfectly. If you notice that a deleted app remains on the blocking list, you can try refreshing your blocking settings within the AppBlock app. Here’s how:

For AppBlock version 3.7.0 and older:

1. Open AppBlock: Launch the AppBlock application on your device.
2. Navigate to the Blocking Tab: Tap on the “Blocking” tab within the app interface.
3. Pull to Refresh: Swipe down on the screen to initiate the refresh process.
4. Notification: Once completed, a notification stating “Blocking refreshed” will appear at the bottom of your screen.

For AppBlock version 3.8.0 and newer:

1. Open AppBlock: Launch the AppBlock application on your device.
2. Navigate to the Blocking Tab: Tap on the “Blocking” tab within the app interface.
3. Tap the Refresh Icon: Tap the icon in the top right corner to refresh the blockings.

If refreshing the blockings doesn’t resolve the issue, please contact our support team for further assistance.

If your apps are still blocked even after uninstalling AppBlock, it can sometimes happen because the system doesn’t immediately recognize that AppBlock is no longer managing the blocks.

iOS handles this component directly, so we can’t guarantee it will always work perfectly. If an app remains blocked, you can try refreshing your blocking settings within the AppBlock app. Here’s how:

For AppBlock version 3.7.0 and older:

1. Open AppBlock: Launch the AppBlock application on your device.
2. Navigate to the Blocking Tab: Tap on the “Blocking” tab within the app interface.
3. Pull to Refresh: Swipe down on the screen to initiate the refresh process.
4. Notification: Once completed, a notification stating “Blocking refreshed” will appear at the bottom of your screen.

For AppBlock version 3.8.0 and newer:

1. Open AppBlock: Launch the AppBlock application on your device.
2. Navigate to the Blocking Tab: Tap on the “Blocking” tab within the app interface.
3. Tap the Refresh Icon: Tap the icon in the top right corner to refresh the blockings.

If refreshing the blockings doesn’t resolve the issue, please contact our support team for further assistance.

If the PIN code to open AppBlock is forgotten, follow these steps to reset it:

1. Open AppBlock: Launch the AppBlock app to display the PIN code screen.
2. Tap the AppBlock Logo: Swiftly tap five times on the AppBlock logo above the PIN entry bar.
3. Enter the Unlock Code: A pop-up window will appear where you can enter an unlock code.

To receive this unlock code, please contact our support team using the “Emergency unblocking” or in case of older versions of AppBlock “I need to unlock my device” reason for contacting us to receive a one-time unblocking code.