Your Mac holds the key.
PhoneLock blocks the iPhone apps that eat your day. Only your Mac can unblock them, so when you walk away, they stay locked.
Free beta · iPhone + MacInstall both. Each link opens Apple's free TestFlight app — open the iPhone link on your iPhone and the Mac link on your Mac.
How it works
Pair your phone and Mac
Scan a code on your Mac with PhoneLock on your iPhone. That's it — no account, no sign-up.
Pick the apps to lock
Instagram, TikTok, games, whatever pulls you in. Tap Lock now and they're blocked.
Do what you actually wanted to do
Plan your missions for the day. Finish them, and unlocking feels earned.
Unlock at your desk
Your Mac shows a code that changes every 30 seconds. Scan it to unlock. Away from your Mac? Your apps stay locked.
Where other blockers fall short
✕Tap “Ignore Limit”
Screen-time limits are one tap away from gone.
✓Your Mac holds the key
Your phone can’t unlock itself. Walk away from your desk and your apps stay locked.
✕Delete the app when it gets hard
Willpower apps lose the moment you uninstall them.
✓Can’t be deleted while locked
PhoneLock stays put until you unlock at your Mac.
✕Wait out the timer, then scroll
When the timer ends, you’re right back where you started.
✓Earn your unlock
Plan today’s missions. Your unlock stays dimmed until they’re done.
✕All or nothing
Locked out in a real emergency, so you turn the blocker off for good.
✓Emergency unlocks that pause
Three a day, 5 minutes of use each. The clock stops when you leave the app.
✕Accounts and tracking
Sign-ups, servers and your usage data in someone’s cloud.
✓No account. Nothing leaves your phone.
Pairing works offline, straight between your phone and your Mac.
Made to get your time back
Missions
Plan your day with times, categories, notes and photos. Repeat the ones you do every day.
Earn your unlock
Unlocking stays dimmed until your missions are done.
Smart scheduling
PhoneLock suggests free times around your calendar and deadlines.
Emergency unlocks
Three a day, right from the block screen: 5 minutes of real use each — the clock pauses when you leave the app. They refill every midnight.
Sleep better
A morning alarm, a bedtime suggestion, and no emergency unlocks during wind-down.
How the best protect their time
“I want to live in real life.”
Pete AlonsoMLB first basemanRead → Founders · 3 min
“We limit how much technology our kids use at home.”
Steve JobsApple co-founderRead → Creators · 3 min
“Being on a smartphone all day wouldn’t be very useful for me.”
Christopher NolanFilm directorRead →
Questions
What if I lose my Mac?
When you pair, your Mac shows a recovery code. Save it, and it unlocks your phone once so you can pair a new Mac.
Can I delete PhoneLock (or another app) while locked?
No. While you're locked, no apps can be deleted, including PhoneLock, so deleting it can't undo the lock. Unlock with your Mac and you can delete anything again. "Remove from Home Screen" still works, but it only hides the icon; the app is still in your App Library.
Does PhoneLock see what I do on my phone?
No. Everything stays on your devices — no accounts, no servers, no ads. Read the privacy policy.
What do I need?
An iPhone and a Mac, plus Apple's free TestFlight app on both. Open the iPhone link on your iPhone and the Mac link on your Mac.
Is it free?
Yes, the beta is free. We just ask for honest feedback.
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