App Blocking on iOS
Locky uses Apple's Screen Time framework to block the apps you choose. Here's how it all works.
How it works
When you have incomplete habits, Locky activates Screen Time restrictions on your selected apps. Trying to open a blocked app shows a shield screen that says "Locky has locked this app" with a button to open Locky and complete your habits.
Once every due habit is marked complete, the restrictions are lifted instantly and you can use your apps normally.
Choosing which apps to block
During setup (and anytime via Settings → Blocked Apps), you'll see a picker showing all the apps on your device. Select the ones you want Locky to block — social media, games, streaming, or anything that tends to pull you in before you've done your habits.
You can also select entire app categories (e.g. "Social Networking") instead of individual apps.
Snoozing
Need to check something urgently? You can snooze the lock to temporarily unblock all apps. Snooze rules:
- Each snooze lasts 10 minutes
- You get up to 3 snoozes per day
- When the snooze expires, apps lock again until habits are done
Screen Time permission
Locky needs the Family Controls / Screen Time permission to manage app restrictions. This is granted during onboarding. If you declined, you can re-enable it in iOS Settings → Screen Time → Locky.
Locky never sees your Screen Time passcode and cannot access any data from other Screen Time settings or parental controls.
When does blocking activate?
Blocking is active from the start of your Locky day (3:00 AM) until you complete all due habits. If you have no habits due on a particular day, your apps stay unlocked.