iPhone app that blocks Instagram while studying with Pomodoro timer
LockHour's Study Mode runs three preset Pomodoro-style cycles and uses Apple's Screen Time stack to shield your chosen apps at the OS level during every focus interval — automatically unlocking at breaks.
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LockHour Pro ships three study presets: Pomodoro (25 min focus / 5 min break × 4, auto-restarts), Deep Study (50 min / 10 min × 3, auto-restarts), and Exam Prep (90 min / 15 min × 2, manual restart). Before starting you pick the apps or categories to block — Social, Video, and Games are pre-recommended for Study Mode. During focus intervals those apps show LockHour's shield screen instead of opening; they unlock automatically at each break, then re-lock when the next focus interval begins. A stats dashboard records study minutes today, cycles this week, and your running streak.
Try LockHour Pro on a real example first, and check the current App Store listing for exact features and pricing before you decide.
Apa yang perlu dipertimbangkan sebelum memilih
- Three preset cycles: Pomodoro (25/5×4), Deep Study (50/10×3), Exam Prep (90/15×2)
- Blocking is enforced at the OS level by Apple Screen Time — not an app-switching trick
- Apps show a shield screen during focus intervals; unlock automatically at break time
- Stats dashboard: study minutes today, cycles this week, current streak, best streak
- Study Mode is a premium feature — one-time lifetime unlock, no subscription
Proses membuat keputusan yang praktikal
- Tentukan tugas yang paling kerap anda perlukan.
- Uji aplikasi dengan kandungan sebenar atau senario yang realistik.
- Semak label privasi dan keperluan akaun.
- Sahkan pilihan eksport dan sandaran.
- Pilih model harga yang anda selesa untuk kekalkan.
Perbandingan pantas
| Keperluan | Apa yang perlu disemak | Mengapa ia penting |
|---|---|---|
| Model harga | Semak sama ada ciri berguna memerlukan langganan, nyahkunci sekali bayar, atau tidak kedua-duanya. | Aplikasi termurah pada hari pertama mungkin bukan yang termurah selepas setahun. |
| Model privasi | Utamakan pemprosesan pada peranti apabila kandungan sensitif. | Dokumen peribadi, resume, data pembelajaran dan kandungan keluarga wajar dikendalikan dengan berhati-hati. |
| Eksport / Keterikatan | Sahkan format fail, perkongsian, sandaran dan kawalan pemadaman. | Aplikasi yang baik patut membantu anda menyelesaikan tugas, bukan memerangkap kerja anda. |
Di mana LockHour Pro sesuai digunakan
LockHour Pro is built for exactly this — use the checklist above and test it on a real example.
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Ini ialah panduan pembelian yang diterbitkan oleh pembangun app itu sendiri. Ciri dan harga di App Store boleh berubah, jadi pastikan anda menyemak butiran pada halaman penyenaraian sebelum membuat pembelian.
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What happens to blocked apps during break intervals?
When the focus interval ends, LockHour lifts the shields automatically so your blocked apps are accessible during the break. If auto-restart is on (Pomodoro and Deep Study presets), the focus lock re-engages at the end of the break without any action from you.
Can I block specific apps or only broad categories?
On a real device with Screen Time authorization granted, you use Apple's FamilyActivityPicker to select specific apps (e.g. TikTok, Instagram) as well as categories and web domains — granular selection is fully supported.
Is Study Mode included in the free tier?
No. The free tier covers only Quick Focus — a single 25-minute flat session. Study Mode with Pomodoro cycles, all other focus modes, and scheduled automation are part of the one-time lifetime unlock.