Apple Screen Time is helpful for basic awareness and limits, but many people learn to override it when they are procrastinating.
StrictBlock is built around deliberate focus sessions. You choose what to block, start a session, and make early exits feel intentional instead of casual.
Rather than only tracking usage, StrictBlock supports app blocking, website blocking, Pomodoro sessions, focus profiles, streaks, and reflection.
| Feature | Apple Screen Time | StrictBlock |
|---|---|---|
| Basic app limits | Yes | Yes |
| Focus sessions | Limited | Yes |
| App blocking | Yes | Yes |
| Website blocking | Yes | Yes |
| Designed for procrastination | No | Yes |
| Pomodoro support | No | Yes |
| Session journal | No | Yes |
| Streak accountability | No | Yes |
Screen Time is useful for awareness and basic limits. StrictBlock is built for active focus sessions with app and website blocking, Pomodoro, journaling, and streak accountability.
Yes. Keep Screen Time for daily usage reports and use StrictBlock when you want a stricter boundary during a work or study block.
Many people learn to tap Ignore Limit when they are already procrastinating. A session-based blocker makes that exit feel like ending the session, not extending a soft limit.
No. StrictBlock is not a replacement for Apple's usage reports. It is a focus tool you start when you want selected distractions unavailable.
StrictBlock is for people who need more than reminders. Choose what to block, start a focus session, and let your iPhone become easier to ignore.
