# Jomo - Screen Time Blocker

> Self Control & Focus

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1609960918](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1609960918)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1609960918`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Jomo
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (2,362 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-27
- **First published:** 2022-10-16
- **Size:** 163 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jomo-screen-time-blocker/id1609960918)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://getjomo.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-7265a825c9fe4b289229cec614a169fd](https://getjomo.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-7265a825c9fe4b289229cec614a169fd)

## Description

Welcome to Jomo, an app that helps you stop wasting time on your phone so you can thrive every day. Block one or more apps or websites on a schedule, choose entire categories, and take mindful breaks to stay focused on what matters.

Jomo is privacy-first and uses Apple’s Screen Time API to monitor and block usage without accessing your content. Enjoy a healthier balance between productivity and play, with optional Jomo Plus subscriptions for extended blocking and auto-renewing plans.

## Rankings

- #36,878 — Overall
- #11 — reduce
- #17 — screen time
- #19 — screentime tracker
- #26 — screen time tracker
- #29 — self control

## Review summary

Users praise Jomo for effective, customizable screen-time blocking and strong enforcement features (including strict mode and action-based unlocks) with good cross-device support and value. However, they repeatedly note onboarding pressure to pay, occasional blocking inconsistencies, setup/UI frustrations, iPad compatibility gaps, and a lack of accountability/history features. Overall, it is highly valued by those seeking strict control over distractions, albeit with noted reliability and design caveats.

### Pros

- Highly effective at reducing screen time due to robust, customizable blocking (apps, websites) with flexible schedules.
- Strong enforcement features, including strict mode and action-based unlocks (e.g., photo-based unlocks or workouts) that support adherence.
- Good value for money; many users feel the annual plan is worth it and cheaper than alternatives.
- Easy to use with a user-friendly interface and cross-device capability (iPhone and Mac; works with browsers; Apple Health integration).
- Reliable support and ongoing development; frequently cited as a best-in-class option by users.

### Cons

- Onboarding and pricing perceived as heavy-handed freemium/dark-patterns that push paid features.
- Blocking can be inconsistent or unreliable, with some apps not blocked and enforcement failing after updates or restarts.
- Setup and UI can be annoying or confusing (hard to review chosen blocks, miscategorized categories, limited block-all controls).
- Platform limitations (does not work on iPad; some features feel optimized for iPhone) and occasional cross-device gaps.
- Lacks built-in accountability/history (no logs of unlocks or rule changes), reducing long-term behavior-change effectiveness.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1609960918)