Isn’t that functionality built in to the OS? Set up parental controls, and you can do this with no extra apps needed. It’ll even generate reports.
Using Shortcuts, you can even map these profiles to different Focus modes.
this post was submitted on 06 Feb 2026
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I hadn't considered using shortcuts. I'll explore what I can do with that. It would be nice to hit one button, have it set a timer, enable both these blocks, and turn on focus mode.
After I posted this, an app I use on my phone, Screen Zen, released a Mac version of their app. So I'm going to see how that ends up working out. Don't think it's open source, but It might do in the meantime.
they don't work because you can just uninstall them or turn them off. Unless you give someone else admin access, you're able to remove the block.
or pick up your phone.
or use a different computer.
or visit the web address instead of using the app.
Set a timer and stick with it.
they don't work because you can just uninstall them or turn them off
As someone who uses an app like this: no, you don't do that. Because people are able to recognize that they downloaded the app to help themselves.
Just because there's a workaround to the block doesn't mean people are going to use it.
And quit being an ass. This person is just asking for help.