Guides
Step-by-step guides to blocking apps on iPhone and iPad, fixing Screen Time limits that don't hold, and getting the most out of Stillock.
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App Blockers for iPhone (2026): How They Work, How to Choose
Almost every iPhone app blocker runs on Apple's Screen Time. See what that means, what no blocker can do, what's free and how to choose one.
November 5, 2026
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How to Block Apps on iPhone for Yourself (and Make It Stick)
Block distracting apps on your own iPhone with Screen Time, a passcode someone else holds, or a timed session that can't be ended early.
November 5, 2026
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Screen Time "Ignore Limit": Why It Fails and How to Fix It
Why iPhone Screen Time limits are so easy to skip, what "Block at End of Limit" really does, and how to make a daily limit actually stop you.
November 5, 2026
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NFC App Blocker for iPhone: Unlock Apps With Any NFC Tag
How NFC app blockers work on iPhone, which cheap tags to buy (NTAG213/215), where to stick them, and how Stillock's Tag to unlock ends a session early.
November 5, 2026
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An iPhone App Blocker You Can't Bypass? The Honest Answer
The honest answer, plus the setup that comes closest: strict mode, a Screen Time passcode someone else holds (iOS 26.4+), and a tag in another room.
November 5, 2026
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Block Apps at Certain Times on iPhone: Work Hours & Bedtime
Schedule app blocks on iPhone for work hours, study time or bedtime with Downtime, Screen Time schedules, Focus modes or a strict schedule that holds.
November 5, 2026
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Pomodoro App Blocker for iPhone: A Timer That Blocks Apps
Run Pomodoro cycles on iPhone that block distracting apps while you focus. Setup in Stillock, timings for study and work, and how it compares with timers.
November 5, 2026