Blocking certain apps

Is there a way to block or remove certain apps from the App Store. I want to block certain apps from being downloaded. Trying to break a bad unhealthy habit. Thanks I’m advance

iPhone 13

Posted on Sep 21, 2022 11:02 PM

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Posted on Sep 25, 2022 11:17 AM

Hi Msims629,


For help with limiting app usage, test the steps below found in the article here: Set up Screen Time for yourself on iPhone


"Set limits for app use


You can set a time limit for a category of apps (for example, Games or Social Networking) and for individual apps.

  1. Go to Settings  > Screen Time, then turn on Screen Time if you haven’t already.
  2. Tap App Limits, then tap Add Limit.
  3. Select one or more app categories.
  4. To set limits for individual apps, tap the category name to see all the apps in that category, then select the apps you want to limit. If you select multiple categories or apps, the time limit you set applies to all of them.
  5. Tap Next, then set the amount of time allowed.
  6. To set an amount of time for each day, tap Customize Days, then set limits for specific days.
  7. When you finish setting limits, tap Add.

To temporarily turn off all app limits, tap App Limits on the App Limits screen. To temporarily turn off a time limit for a specific category, tap the category, then turn off App Limit. 

To remove a time limit for a category, tap the category, then tap Delete Limit."


While there isn't a way to block or remove apps from the App Store, you can also set restrictions for yourself with the help of the article here: Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


Best.



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Sep 25, 2022 11:17 AM in response to Msims629

Hi Msims629,


For help with limiting app usage, test the steps below found in the article here: Set up Screen Time for yourself on iPhone


"Set limits for app use


You can set a time limit for a category of apps (for example, Games or Social Networking) and for individual apps.

  1. Go to Settings  > Screen Time, then turn on Screen Time if you haven’t already.
  2. Tap App Limits, then tap Add Limit.
  3. Select one or more app categories.
  4. To set limits for individual apps, tap the category name to see all the apps in that category, then select the apps you want to limit. If you select multiple categories or apps, the time limit you set applies to all of them.
  5. Tap Next, then set the amount of time allowed.
  6. To set an amount of time for each day, tap Customize Days, then set limits for specific days.
  7. When you finish setting limits, tap Add.

To temporarily turn off all app limits, tap App Limits on the App Limits screen. To temporarily turn off a time limit for a specific category, tap the category, then turn off App Limit. 

To remove a time limit for a category, tap the category, then tap Delete Limit."


While there isn't a way to block or remove apps from the App Store, you can also set restrictions for yourself with the help of the article here: Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


Best.



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