What it is
Blocked Apps is an optional setting for people who like a little nudge. You pick a few apps, and after a long stretch of sitting, Wakeout pauses them. A one-minute Wakeout, or any movement your iPhone tracks in Apple Health, brings them right back. You may remember this as Active Pass. Same thing, new name.
It is entirely up to you
It is off until you turn it on. Wakeout does not block anything by default.
You choose the apps, and you can change them any time.
It only runs during your active hours. Evenings, weekends and days off are yours, guilt free.
You can unlock your apps whenever you like.
You can switch it off completely, and your apps are unblocked right away.
Where to find it
Open Wakeout and go to Settings > Advanced > Blocked Apps. Blocked Apps works on iPhone and iPad.
What brings your apps back
A Wakeout, even a 1-minute one
Movement that Apple Health picks up, like walking or climbing stairs
Reaching your daily movement goal, which keeps your apps free for the rest of that day
A day off, or the Unlock button when you just need an app now
Want to try it?
Start with How to set up Blocked Apps. To see how the timing works, read When your apps pause and when they come back. Need an app right now? See Need an app right now? Unlock your apps.
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