SelfControl for iPhone
Looking for SelfControl on iPhone?
SelfControl and Cold Turkey are desktop apps, so there is no iPhone version of either. Blockd blocks websites on iPhone, iPad, and Mac with one blocklist, and adds a partner instead of a timer.
Free to download · 3 active blocks free
How it works
01
Install Blockd on your iPhone
Download Blockd from the App Store and add the sites that you used to block on your computer.
02
Add your Mac
Blockd for Mac uses the same account and blocklist, so one list covers both devices.
03
Invite your partner
Send a 6-character code to someone you trust. They see your protection status, your blocklist, and every change you make.
A different kind of lock
Desktop blockers like SelfControl use a timer that you can't stop once it starts. That works well for a focus block. Blockd works differently. You can turn it off at any time, but your partner gets an alert within seconds. For a habit that outlasts a work session, a person can hold where a timer runs out.
What carries over from desktop blockers
The parts that people like about desktop blockers are here too.
- Block any website, subdomains included.
- Blocks apply in every browser and app, not only one browser.
- Schedules block by day and time with Blockd Pro.
- One blocklist covers your iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Straight answers
What Blockd can’t do
- Blockd blocks by website address. It can't see what is on a page, and it never takes screenshots.
- Anyone can turn off a blocker that they installed. Blockd doesn't stop you. It tells your partner within seconds.
- An iPhone runs one VPN at a time. If you connect another VPN app, it can replace Blockd's connection.
- A few apps use their own DNS and can get around DNS filtering.
Common questions
Is there a SelfControl app for iPhone?
SelfControl is a Mac app and has no iPhone version. Blockd is one option that blocks websites on iPhone and on Mac with the same blocklist.
Can Blockd lock a block for a set time?
Blockd doesn't use a lock timer. You can turn it off, and your partner gets an alert within seconds if you do. Schedules with Blockd Pro block sites by day and time.
Can I keep using SelfControl on my Mac?
Yes. Blockd for Mac works alongside other apps. Some people keep a timer app for focus sessions and use Blockd for blocks that need a partner.
How much does Blockd cost?
Blockd is free to download, with 3 active blocks. Blockd Pro costs $7.99 a month or $39.99 a year.