How to Lock Apps on iPhone (2025)
There are several ways to block apps on your iPhone. To save you time, we tested them all and picked the two best ones. Good news: both are free!
Guide
Oct 9, 2025
3 min
Method 1: Block Apps 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.
Go to your iPhone’s Home Screen.
Long-press the app you want to block.
In the menu, select Require Face ID.
Choose Require Face ID again.
✅ Pros: It’s done in just two seconds.
❌ Cons: If your own face unlocks Face ID, it might not be that effective.
Method 1: Block Apps 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.
Go to your iPhone’s Home Screen.
Long-press the app you want to block.
In the menu, select Require Face ID.
Choose Require Face ID again.
✅ Pros: It’s done in just two seconds.
❌ Cons: If your own face unlocks Face ID, it might not be that effective.
Method 1: Block Apps 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.
Go to your iPhone’s Home Screen.
Long-press the app you want to block.
In the menu, select Require Face ID.
Choose Require Face ID again.
✅ Pros: It’s done in just two seconds.
❌ Cons: If your own face unlocks Face ID, it might not be that effective.
Your phone, your rules. Block on command and own your time.
For 30min
Everyday
On weekends
During workhours
From 10 pm to 8 am
For 7 days
All the time
Your phone, your rules. Block on command and own your time.
For 30min
Everyday
On weekends
During workhours
From 10 pm to 8 am
For 7 days
All the time
Your phone, your rules. Block on command and own your time.
For 30min
Everyday
On weekends
During workhours
From 10 pm to 8 am
For 7 days
All the time
Method 2: Block Apps 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!
Open Jomo.
Go to Rules → + → Recurring session.
Block → Select your apps.
Active → Choose Always-On.
Breaks → Set your preferences.
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 Apps 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!
Open Jomo.
Go to Rules → + → Recurring session.
Block → Select your apps.
Active → Choose Always-On.
Breaks → Set your preferences.
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 Apps 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!
Open Jomo.
Go to Rules → + → Recurring session.
Block → Select your apps.
Active → Choose Always-On.
Breaks → Set your preferences.
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!
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All rights reserved to Jomo SAS, 2025
The Joy Of Missing Out
Crafted in Europe
All rights reserved to Jomo SAS, 2025