Blob
Stop scrolling and get sharper instead
- Uses Screen Time
- Brain challenges
- No sign-up
Blob locks the apps that eat your time using Apple's Screen Time. Choose the apps, set a daily limit, and Blob keeps them in jail once you reach it.
Need a break from the lock? Earn coins by playing quick brain challenges in memory, math, reflexes and logic, then spend them on unlocks.
Take the tour
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Your apps at a glance
See today's screen time and lock your distracting apps with one long press.
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Train your brain
Daily challenges, weekly goals and popular games that reward you with coins.
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Understand your habits
Hourly screen time, pickups and most used apps help you see where time goes.
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Set your own rules
Choose apps in jail, your daily limit and how many coin unlocks you allow.
Highlights
Lock distracting apps
Pick the apps that pull you in and lock them instantly with a single long press.
Daily time limit
Set how long you can spend on your chosen apps before they go to jail.
Brain challenges
Play memory, math, chimp test, aim trainer and other quick games to earn coins.
Coins for unlocks
Spend the coins you earn to unlock your apps a limited number of times per day.
Screen time stats
See your daily, weekly and monthly screen time, pickups and most used apps.
Streaks and ranks
Keep a streak, complete weekly goals and climb ranks as you collect coins.
Frequently asked questions
Is Blob free?
Blob can be used for free. Some options may require a paid subscription, with details and pricing shown in the app.
How does Blob block apps?
Blob uses Apple's Screen Time framework to lock the apps you select once your daily limit is reached or whenever you choose to lock them.
How do I unlock an app?
Each unlock costs coins, and you decide how many unlocks you allow per day. You earn coins by completing brain challenges in the app.
Can I change my rules at any time?
Rules can be changed once a day. This keeps you from loosening your limits the moment you feel tempted.
Do I need to create an account?
No. Blob uses an anonymous sign-in only to collect usage statistics, so you do not need to provide an email or password.
Which devices are supported?
Blob relies on Apple's Screen Time, so it runs on iPhone. For questions about a specific device or iOS version, please contact support.