# Unpluq: Reduce Screen Time

> More Life, Less Screentime

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1673743726](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1673743726)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1673743726`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Unplug Technology B.V.
- **Category:** Lifestyle
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (921 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.14
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-26
- **First published:** 2023-04-07
- **Size:** 83 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/unpluq-reduce-screen-time/id1673743726)
- **Website:** [https://www.unpluq.com](https://www.unpluq.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.unpluq.com/pages/privacy](https://www.unpluq.com/pages/privacy)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #56,081 — Overall
- #7 — reduce
- #39 — self control
- #55 — screen time tracker
- #69 — screen

## Review summary

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.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1673743726)