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Monk Mode. The iPhone app blocker.

Less scrolling.
More living.

Block the apps that pull you in.
Get back to what you meant to do.

Start 30 days free

Then $2.99/month · Cancel online anytime
Eligible accounts · Card required · Secure Stripe checkout

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LESS PHONE. IN THREE MOVES.Skip ahead

01 / CHOOSE

Some apps pull you in.

Pick the ones you want a little distance from.

Monk Mode lets you choose apps and set instant blocks, schedules, and limits.

02 / BLOCK

Break the automatic tap.

Your limit becomes a pause before the scroll.

Instagram is locked by Monk Mode while a two-hour app block is active.

03 / FOCUS

Watch your focus build.

Scroll through a session. See your time add up.Your chosen apps stay blocked while the timer runs.

Monk Mode Timeout — design preview Timeout design preview. 30:00 remaining in a 60-minute example, 50% complete, four apps blocked, 1.5 recovery points. 9:41 Timeout TIME LEFT 30:00 of a 60-minute session 30 min focused 50% Session progress 0 min 60 min 4 Apps blocked ↗ +1.5 Recovery points Hold 10s to end session

Timeout design preview · 60-minute example

A LIMIT THAT FITS YOUR LIFE

Your day. Your rules.

You don’t have to give up your phone.
Just decide when it gets your attention.

01

Need to get started?

Block selected apps now. Give your next task some uninterrupted time.

Instant blocks
02

Same time tomorrow.

Set a recurring schedule for work, study, or winding down before bed.

Schedules
03

A little, not all day.

Choose a daily time allowance. When it’s used up, your limit takes over.

Daily limits
04

Fewer reflex checks.

Set an opening limit for the apps you keep checking without thinking.

Opening limits

Choose your apps. Allow Screen Time access. Set your first boundary.

IT’S MORE THAN A FEW MINUTES.

A little scrolling.
A lot of your life.

4 hours / day
7.5waking days every month
on your phone.

About 3 months’ worth of waking hours a year.

Assuming 8 hours of sleep and 16 waking hours a day.
Each square is one waking day in a 30-day month.

Take back your time

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A 2026 U.S. survey reported 4h 5m of daily smartphone use. Reviews.org · 1,000 respondents ↗

GOOD TO KNOW

A few answers.

How does it block apps?

Monk Mode uses Apple’s Screen Time controls to restrict the apps you choose. Allow Screen Time access in the app, then set an instant block, schedule, time limit, or opening limit.

What does it cost?

Your first Monk Mode trial is free for 30 days, then $2.99 per month. One free trial per account. A card is required. Sign in with Google, review the renewal date on Stripe, and cancel online anytime.

What happens after checkout?

After Stripe confirms your subscription, download Monk Mode for iPhone and sign in with the same Google account. That connects your subscription to the app.

Will it work on my phone?

Monk Mode is made for iPhone and requires iOS 17 or later.

Can it read my messages?

No. Monk Mode doesn’t need to read your messages, posts, or the content inside other apps to block distractions. Learn more in our privacy policy.