Introducing Open Limit for iOS: Take Control of Your Screen Time

Have you ever opened an app just for a second 🙃—only to find yourself scrolling 30 minutes later? We’ve all been there. Whether it’s social media, shopping, or endless news updates, our phones are designed to keep us engaged for as long as possible.

That’s why taking control of your screen time is more important than ever. But let’s be real—quitting cold turkey rarely works. You need a system that allows you to use your favorite apps while preventing overuse. 👇

Meet Open Limit: a Smarter Way to Build Better Screen Time Habits

💡With Open Limit, you decide how many times you can open an app per day and how long each session lasts—helping you stay focused and intentional without completely cutting off access. That way, you can truly take control of your screen time.

No more mindless scrolling, no more “just five more minutes.”

Why Open Limit Will Change the Way You Use Your Phone

Most screen time solutions focus on blocking apps entirely. But what if you need to check a message, respond to a notification, or just take a quick break?

That’s where Open Limit shines—it gives you flexibility while keeping your phone usage in check.

Here’s why AppBlock’s Open Limit is a game changer:

📱 Use Apps Without Overusing Them
Set daily limits on how many times you can open a selected app. Once you hit your limit, the app stays blocked—helping you stay in control.

✨ Keep Each Session Short and Sweet
Choose how long you can use an app per session. Whether it’s 5, 10, or 20 minutes, once your time is up, the app closes automatically.

🌱 Build Sustainable Digital Habits
No more feeling guilty about phone time. Open Limit helps you reduce distractions gradually, making it easier to stay focused without extreme restrictions.

👀 Example Setup:
Social media apps: Max 3 opens per day, 10 minutes each.
News apps: Max 2 opens per day, 5 minutes each.

With Open Limit, your phone remains a tool—not a distraction.

How to Set Up Open Limit in AppBlock

Getting started is simple. Just follow these steps to set up your personalized blocking:

1. Go to Schedules in the AppBlock app.
2. Create a new blocking schedule or choose from ready-made templates.
3. Select Open Limit as your blocking condition.
4. Pick the days of the week you want this blocking to be active.
5. Set your daily number of app opens and the duration of each open session.
6. Choose which apps and websites you want to include in this blocking.
7. Activate the schedule—and enjoy more focus throughout your day! 🎉

Want even more control?

• Block in-app purchases to avoid impulsive spending.
• Enable adult content blocking for a cleaner browsing experience.
• Turn on Strict Mode to prevent yourself from bypassing the blocking when willpower runs low.

Stay Focused Without Missing Out

You don’t have to quit your favorite apps. You just need a smarter way to use them.

With Open Limit, you can:
✔️ Stay connected without overusing social media.
✔️ Check emails or news without falling into an endless scroll.
✔️ Enjoy entertainment while keeping screen time in balance.

Take back control of your screen time and start using your phone on your terms—not the other way around.