Choose what can wait
Pick your distracting apps. FocusFirst shields them using Apple’s Screen Time technology.
Want less Instagram? →How it works
Give your focus something to look forward to.
One simple rule: make time for focus or movement before the apps that can wait.
Focus or move
Use your focus apps, start a timer, or do push-ups and squats. Bank your reps for reward time. You choose your earning rates.
Make space for studying →Enjoy your reward
Spend earned time to unlock your chosen apps. Keep the things you enjoy, with a little more intention.
See how earning works →
Inside the app
Built to feel calm, not punishing
No shame stats, no red warnings. Just a clear picture of where your attention went — and a fair trade for getting it back.
Guides
Take back your attention, one habit at a time
Practical, honest guides to blocking apps, cutting screen time, and building focus on iPhone — with or without FocusFirst.
App blocking
How to Block Apps on iPhone
Every way to block distracting apps — Screen Time, Downtime, and blockers that actually hold.
Read the guide → Screen timeHow to Reduce Screen Time on iPhone
A realistic system for cutting hours off your screen time without deleting everything.
Read the guide → HabitsHow to Stop Doomscrolling
Why your feed keeps winning at 11pm — and the replacement habit that beats it.
Read the guide → App blockingHow to Block TikTok on iPhone
Block TikTok without deleting it — and make opening it a deliberate choice.
Read the guide → App blockingHow to Block Instagram on iPhone
Temporarily block Instagram for exams, deadlines, or a proper reset.
Read the guide → The methodEarn Screen Time: Why Rewards Beat Restrictions
The psychology behind earning your scroll time instead of just banning it.
Read the guide → ComparisonBest App Blocker for iPhone in 2026
Hard blockers, friction apps, and reward systems compared — which one sticks?
Read the guide → StudentsHow to Focus on Studying With Your Phone Nearby
Turn your phone from your worst study distraction into your accountability system.
Read the guide → HabitsHow to Break Phone Addiction
Skip the shame. A habit-replacement approach to compulsive phone use.
Read the guide → Screen timeScreen Time Limits That Actually Work
Keep tapping “Ignore Limit”? Try a system that pairs app blocking with something you want to do.
Read the guide →
FAQ
Questions, answered honestly
How does FocusFirst work?
Choose the apps you want to block. Earn screen time with your focus apps or a focus timer, or bank push-ups and squats for reward time. Spend your balance to unlock your chosen apps. You control the earning rates.
See how earning screen time works →Can I block Instagram or TikTok without deleting them?
Yes. Choose them as blocked apps in FocusFirst. They stay installed, and your account is untouched. When you want to use them, spend time you have earned through focus.
Read the Instagram setup guide →How is this different from Apple’s Screen Time limits?
App Limits set a daily allowance. FocusFirst connects access to a reward balance you build through focus. It is a tool for your own habits, not an unbreakable lock: you still control the app and your Screen Time permissions.
Compare the approaches →Can I earn screen time with push-ups or squats?
Yes. Choose an exercise session in FocusFirst, let the camera count your push-ups or squats, then bank your reps for reward time. Camera frames are processed on your device and discarded. You choose the reward rate in settings; camera access is optional for the rest of the app.
How camera privacy works →Can I earn time while studying away from my phone?
You can use a focus timer for a study session instead of earning through a focus app. Choose a manageable session and put your attention into the task in front of you.
Plan your first study session →Does FocusFirst require a subscription?
Yes. A subscription or a one-time Lifetime purchase is required. Check the available plans and terms in the app before purchasing. No account is required.
View FocusFirst on the App Store →What about my privacy?
Detailed Screen Time data stays on your device. Optional iCloud sync is off by default and syncs only limited derived focus and reward numbers. The app uses limited product analytics, described in our privacy policy.
Read the privacy policy →Which devices does it support?
FocusFirst requires iOS 26.1 or later on iPhone, or iPadOS 26.1 or later on iPad. It uses Apple’s Screen Time technology.
Check compatibility on the App Store →Your attention is going somewhere. Choose where.
Make space for your next chapter, study session, or set of squats. Your favorite apps can come after. Subscription or one-time Lifetime purchase required.
