How To Block WhatsApp on iPhone and iPad (2025)

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Guide

Dec 1, 2025

3 min

Method 1: Block WhatsApp from Your iPhone Settings

This option is definitely the easiest and most accessible. However, it’s not the most effective or the one that delivers the best results.  

  1. Go to your iPhone settings.  

  2. Tap Screen TimeApp Limits Add Limit.  

  3. Select WhatsApp, then tap Next.  

  4. Select 0 h and 0 min, then tap the blue checkmark.  

Pros: It only takes a couple of seconds to set up.  

Cons: You can easily bypass it by ignoring the limit.

Method 1: Block WhatsApp from Your iPhone Settings

This option is definitely the easiest and most accessible. However, it’s not the most effective or the one that delivers the best results.  

  1. Go to your iPhone settings.  

  2. Tap Screen TimeApp Limits Add Limit.  

  3. Select WhatsApp, then tap Next.  

  4. Select 0 h and 0 min, then tap the blue checkmark.  

Pros: It only takes a couple of seconds to set up.  

Cons: You can easily bypass it by ignoring the limit.

Method 1: Block WhatsApp from Your iPhone Settings

This option is definitely the easiest and most accessible. However, it’s not the most effective or the one that delivers the best results.  

  1. Go to your iPhone settings.  

  2. Tap Screen TimeApp Limits Add Limit.  

  3. Select WhatsApp, then tap Next.  

  4. Select 0 h and 0 min, then tap the blue checkmark.  

Pros: It only takes a couple of seconds to set up.  

Cons: You can easily bypass it by ignoring the limit.

Your phone, your rules. Block on command and own your time.

Your phone, your rules. Block on command and own your time.

Your phone, your rules. Block on command and own your time.

Method 2: Block WhatsApp with Jomo (iOS 16+)

Jomo is available for free on iPhone, iPad, and Mac (starting from iOS 16 and macOS 14). It’s the most complete blocking app in the Apple ecosystem, packed with unique features and deep customization. So if you’ve got creative ideas or very specific needs—this app is for you!  

  1. Download Jomo from the App Store.  

  2. Open Jomo.  

  3. Go to Rules+Recurring Session.

  4. Block → select WhatsApp.

  5. After → choose a max. Duration after which you’ll block these apps.  

  6. Tap Start!  

Pros: You can turn on Strict Mode if you struggle to stick to your limits.  

Cons: It’s so effective you might never want to turn it off!

Method 2: Block WhatsApp with Jomo (iOS 16+)

Jomo is available for free on iPhone, iPad, and Mac (starting from iOS 16 and macOS 14). It’s the most complete blocking app in the Apple ecosystem, packed with unique features and deep customization. So if you’ve got creative ideas or very specific needs—this app is for you!  

  1. Download Jomo from the App Store.  

  2. Open Jomo.  

  3. Go to Rules+Recurring Session.

  4. Block → select WhatsApp.

  5. After → choose a max. Duration after which you’ll block these apps.  

  6. Tap Start!  

Pros: You can turn on Strict Mode if you struggle to stick to your limits.  

Cons: It’s so effective you might never want to turn it off!

Method 2: Block WhatsApp with Jomo (iOS 16+)

Jomo is available for free on iPhone, iPad, and Mac (starting from iOS 16 and macOS 14). It’s the most complete blocking app in the Apple ecosystem, packed with unique features and deep customization. So if you’ve got creative ideas or very specific needs—this app is for you!  

  1. Download Jomo from the App Store.  

  2. Open Jomo.  

  3. Go to Rules+Recurring Session.

  4. Block → select WhatsApp.

  5. After → choose a max. Duration after which you’ll block these apps.  

  6. Tap Start!  

Pros: You can turn on Strict Mode if you struggle to stick to your limits.  

Cons: It’s so effective you might never want to turn it off!

Credits
Screenshots by Jomo.

The Joy Of Missing Out

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The Joy Of Missing Out

Crafted in Europe

All rights reserved to Jomo SAS, 2025

The Joy Of Missing Out

Crafted in Europe

All rights reserved to Jomo SAS, 2025