How To Set Time Limits on iPhone [Updated 2025]
Learn how to set time limits on apps: a step-by-step guide using Apple Screen Time and Refocus.


There are two options to put time limits on iPhone:
Option 1: Use the built-in Apple Screen Time feature
Option 2: Install an app designed to set screen time limits; Refocus - an app to limit screen time
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 set time limits on iPhone using Apple Screen Time:
Open Apple "Settings" app
Select "Screen Time"
Select "App Limits"
Select "Add Limit"
Select the app(s) to time limit
Select "Next," set the time limit, and select "Add"
Open Apple "Settings" App

Select "Screen Time"

Select "App Limits"

Select "Add Limit"

Select The App To Limit

Select "Next," Set Time Limit, And Select "Add"

The App Will Now Be Blocked After The Time Limit Is Reached

Option 2: Refocus
The best option to block websites if you are willing to install another application.
Steps to block apps on iPhone using Refocus:
Open "Refocus" app
Complete the onboarding steps. The onboarding will show you how to block apps!
Select "Start" at the bottom
Select "Set Time Limits"
Press "Select Apps & Websites To Time Limit"
Choose the apps to time limit (for example, you can use Refocus as an app to limit social media)
Select the time limit duration (ex. 5 minutes)
Press "Set Time Limit"
Install Refocus

Select "Start" At The Bottom Of The Screen

Select "Set Time Limits"

Press "Select Apps & Websites To Time Limit"

Choose The Apps To Time Limit

Select The Time Limit Duration & Press "Set Time Limit"

After The Limit Is Reached, View The Blocked App

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