How To Restrict Apps on iPhone
Learn how to restrict apps on iPhone: a step-by-step guide using Apple Screen Time and Refocus.


There are two options to restrict apps on iPhone:
Option 1: Use the built-in Apple Screen Time feature
Option 2: Install an app designed to restrict apps (Refocus)
Option 1: Apple Screen Time
Choose this option if you want to avoid installing another application. However, you lose powerful features and flexibility.
Steps to restrict apps on iPhone using Apple Screen Time:
Open Apple "Settings" app
Press "Screen Time"
Press "Downtime"
Turn on "Scheduled"
Open "Settings" App

Press "Screen Time"

Press "Downtime"

Toggle "Scheduled"

View The Blocked App

Option 2: Refocus
The best option to restrict apps if you are willing to install another application.
Steps to restrict apps on iPhone using Refocus:
Open "Refocus" app
Complete the onboarding steps. The onboarding will show you how to restrict apps!
Install Refocus

Open Refocus

Schedule Blocking

View The Blocked App
