DetoxLock: Extreme App Blocker

Name: DetoxLock: Extreme App Blocker
Rating: 4.7 (480 reviews)
Author: OnOff Labs

By: OnOff Labs App

Go Cold Turkey. Block Apps

Overview

Version:

2.36.0

Last updated: 2026-08-26

Ranking

#73,654 ▼ 98

Overall

Features & Capabilities

DetoxLock is an extreme app blocker designed to help you block distracting apps, reduce screen time, and improve focus—even when willpower falters.

DetoxLock offers an App Blocker to target social media, games, and other time sinks, a Scheduled Lock to enforce study or work windows, and an Allow Essential Apps option for necessary tools. The free starter experience lets you test core features before upgrading to advanced controls—making it ideal for students and anyone managing digital habits.

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By:

OnOff Labs

Rating:

4.70

(480) 1 new ratings

Version:

2.36.0 Last updated: 2026-08-26

Version code:

890204099

Creation date:

2024-07-24

Compatible devices:

Size:

135.97MB

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Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-05

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Ranking

# 73,654 ▼ 98

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Developed by:

OnOff Labs

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/detoxlock-extreme-app-blocker/id6504188981

Website:

https://coldturkey--focusguard-a6f60.us-central1.hosted.app

User Reviews

DetoxLock is widely praised for its strong, timer-based blocking that helps users stay focused, including across apps and private modes, with an ad-free, free-to-use experience. However, reviews frequently note that it isn’t entirely foolproof (bypass via system settings/backdoors), can suffer from reliability issues (stuck screens, mis-timed unlocks), and has limits like a cap on lockable apps and time-zone scheduling quirks. Many users want more features (multi-block scheduling, per-app timers, longer durations) to satisfy advanced needs.

Pros

Extremely effective at blocking distractions and described as the most effective blocker by users.
Hard to bypass or unlock once a lock is set, reinforcing focus.
Timer-based locking with long durations and scheduling options (e.g., 23h59m) that help maintain self-control.
Works across apps and supports incognito/private browsing, preventing circumvention in these modes.
Ad-free experience and free to use (no mandatory payments).

Cons

BYPASSABLE via system settings or backdoors, making it not entirely foolproof.
Time-zone scheduling issues where locks don’t auto-adjust when you travel across time zones.
Limitation on the number of apps you can lock, preventing full coverage of all apps.
Occasional reliability bugs (e.g., stuck in scheduling screen or mis-timed unlocks).
Users desire more features such as multiple scheduled blocks and per-app timing.