how does LockHour Pro actually block apps on iPhone
LockHour uses Apple's official FamilyControls and ManagedSettings APIs to block apps at the OS level — but it is honestly a self-control tool designed to add intentional friction, not an unbreakable lock.
短い回答
When a session starts, LockHour Pro instructs the iOS ManagedSettingsStore to display a shield screen on every app in your selected list. This block is enforced by iOS itself — relaunching the phone, switching apps, or backgrounding LockHour does not lift it. Hard Mode raises the exit cost further: a timed cooldown delay plus a typed phrase must be completed before cancelling early. The app is transparent about its limits: it's built to interrupt the impulse-grab, not to be technically impossible to bypass — a sufficiently determined user can go to iOS Settings → Screen Time and revoke LockHour's authorization, just as with any Screen Time configuration. What it does reliably is make casual, unconscious app-opening fail.
Try LockHour Pro on a real example first, and check the current App Store listing for exact features and pricing before you decide.
選ぶ前に確認すべきこと
- Uses Apple FamilyControls + ManagedSettings — same OS stack as native Screen Time
- Block survives app restarts and screen locks — enforced by iOS, not by LockHour staying in foreground
- Hard Mode: timed cooldown + typed confirmation phrase required to end a session early
- LockHour never reads app content, messages, browsing history, or Screen Time usage data
- Designed for voluntary self-control — not parental control, not surveillance
実用的な選び方
- 最も頻繁にこなしたい作業を明確にしましょう。
- 実際のコンテンツまたは現実的なシナリオでアプリを試しましょう。
- プライバシーラベルとアカウント要件を確認しましょう。
- エクスポートとバックアップのオプションを確認しましょう。
- 無理なく続けられる料金モデルを選びましょう。
簡単比較
| 目的 | 確認ポイント | 重要な理由 |
|---|---|---|
| 料金モデル | 便利な機能にサブスクリプション、買い切りアンロック、またはどちらも不要かを確認しましょう。 | 初日に一番安いアプリが、1年後も一番安いとは限りません。 |
| プライバシーモデル | 内容が機密性の高いものなら、端末上で処理できるものを優先しましょう。 | 個人文書、履歴書、学習データ、家族のコンテンツは慎重に扱う必要があります。 |
| エクスポート / ロックイン | ファイル形式、共有、バックアップ、削除管理を確認しましょう。 | 良いアプリは作業を閉じ込めるのではなく、完了を助けるべきです。 |
LockHour Proが適している場面
LockHour Pro is built for exactly this — use the checklist above and test it on a real example.
買い切り広告なし端末内処理
これはアプリ開発者が自ら作成した購入ガイドです。App Storeの機能や価格は変更される可能性があるため、購入前に製品ページで詳細をご確認ください。
よくある質問
Does LockHour block web browsers and websites too?
Yes — Apple's Screen Time API supports web domain blocking in addition to app blocking. You can block Safari, third-party browsers, or specific domains when configuring your session.
Can LockHour see what I do inside apps or how long I use them?
No. LockHour only instructs iOS to shield the apps you chose. It has no access to app content, messages, browsing data, or Screen Time reports. The app collects no analytics and has no account system.
Do phone calls and alarms still work during a session?
Yes. Calls, alarms, and any apps you haven't selected to block remain fully functional. LockHour only affects the specific apps, categories, or domains you chose when setting up the session.