Unpluq: Reduce Screen Time

Name: Unpluq: Reduce Screen Time
Rating: 4.8 (915 reviews)
Author: Unplug Technology B.V.

By: Unplug Technology B.V. App

More Life, Less Screentime

Overview

Version:

1.2.14

Last updated: 2026-06-26

Features & Capabilities

Unpluq helps you reclaim time by blocking distracting apps and notifications with conscious access barriers. You choose which apps to block, when to block them, and which barrier to use—Shake your phone, tap a random pattern, scroll through blank space, scan a QR code, or use the Unpluq Tag. This Chrome extension lets you tailor schedules per app to stay focused at work, during meals, or after hours.

Premium features unlock unlimited blocks and schedules, whitelist notifications, and full barrier access. Free users can still block 2 apps with a single schedule and 2 barriers. Privacy-focused and designed to improve focus and mindfulness in daily life.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Unplug Technology B.V.

Rating:

4.80

(915)

Version:

1.2.14 Last updated: 2026-06-26

Version code:

887439349

Creation date:

2023-04-07

Compatible devices:

Size:

82.61MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-22

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 60,615 ▼ 138

Other rankings

#6 in reduce keyword 30 #63 in screen time keyword 16 ▲ 7

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Developed by:

Unplug Technology B.V.

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/unpluq-reduce-screen-time/id1673743726

Website:

https://www.unpluq.com

User Reviews

Unpluq helps curb phone use with strong blocking, a tangible QR/tag unlock barrier, and schedule automation. Many users praise its effectiveness for reducing distractions and boosting focus, especially for family time and work. However, recurring issues include reliability bugs, timing inconsistencies with schedules, concerns about price, Safari-only website blocking, and some UX challenges when editing schedules or adding apps. Overall, it's a valuable habit-forming tool when functioning well, but notable reliability and usability improvements are needed.

Pros

Significantly reduces screen time and distractions, helping work, hobbies, and family time.
Effective, painless blocking that encourages conscious decisions before opening apps (timer-based blocking and auto-unlock).
QR code / physical tag unlock provides a tangible barrier that strengthens self-control.
Schedule-based blocking enables automated focus periods and routine customization.
Unintrusive and user-friendly approach once set up.

Cons

Stability and reliability issues: frequent crashes, freezes, and unblocking/blocking failures.
Inconsistent block scheduling: blocks can start/end at the wrong times or fail to respect schedules.
Price and subscription model is expensive or not aligned with expectations compared to alternatives.
Website blocking is limited to Safari (Chrome/other browsers not supported), reducing cross-browser coverage.
Managing schedules and finding apps can be clunky; UI/search can fail and edits can be hard.

Recent reviews

I have used Unpluq for a few years now and I really like it but for the past few months I have tried to edit my schedules and it’s almost impossible to add apps past the first few categories or search for them. Every time I try to scroll down to view more apps so I can add them to my schedule to block them, it freezes, says they can’t be loaded and to try searching them. If I try to search them the same thing happens. I get the same error for months now that Unpluq has been working with Apple to resolve the issue… and my schedules are still not what I want them to be. I click on the troubleshooting link and it also does nothing. So basically I am paying for a service that I can’t use properly.

by cl*****, 2025-11-25

I backed the kickstarter for this product a few years ago, only for them to run a subscription model AFTER funding — if that was part of the original plan, I definitely didn’t see it on their campaign. Now in 2025 you have “Brick” and “Bloom” both which work better and don’t have subscriptions. — I guess I’m thankful this industry of app blocking has grown, but Unpluq falls sadly behind.