# DetoxLock: Extreme App Blocker

> Go Cold Turkey. Block Apps

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6504188981](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6504188981)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6504188981`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** OnOff Labs
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (481 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.37.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-07
- **First published:** 2024-07-24
- **Size:** 138 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/detoxlock-extreme-app-blocker/id6504188981)
- **Website:** [https://coldturkey--focusguard-a6f60.us-central1.hosted.app](https://coldturkey--focusguard-a6f60.us-central1.hosted.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addictionlabs.notion.site/Detox-Lock-Privacy-Policy-fbf8bbaaa8d94e3191ed179921340f7c?pvs=25](https://addictionlabs.notion.site/Detox-Lock-Privacy-Policy-fbf8bbaaa8d94e3191ed179921340f7c?pvs=25)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #73,616 — Overall

## Review summary

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.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6504188981)