Set one clear rule.
Block now, protect a schedule, cap daily time, or limit how many times an app can open.
Inside Monk Mode
The official Monk Mode app for iPhone
Stop distracting apps before they open.
Choose the apps that pull you into a scroll. Monk Mode closes the door with an instant block, a schedule, a daily limit, or an opening limit.
30 days free
Then $2.99 per month. Cancel online anytime.
No account or payment card is required to download and inspect the app. Google sign-in and a card are required only when you start the web subscription trial.
The Blocks screen
Monk Mode
Choose the boundary
- Block nowImmediate
- ScheduleRecurring
- Daily timeAllowance
- Opening limitNumber of opens
Your first rule
Choose one app. Set one boundary.
Three quick choices turn the way you get distracted into a rule you can actually set in Monk Mode.
How it works
Three moments between impulse and intention.
Every screen below comes from the current Monk Mode product. Start with one rule, meet the boundary, then adjust using your own activity.
Meet the boundary first.
The selected app stays unavailable while the rule is active, before its feed gets a chance to load.
At the moment of impulse
Change what the data shows.
Review your actual screen-time patterns and make the next rule easier, stricter, or more specific.
Your activity, not a score
Current product screens may change as Monk Mode improves. Inspect more screens and feature details.
What you control
Choose the boundary. Keep the useful parts of your day.
Monk Mode gives you several ways to interrupt automatic app use without pretending every day needs the same rule.
Block now or on schedule
Close selected distractions immediately or during the hours you protect.
Limit time or openings
Decide the allowance before a quick check turns into another feed loop.
Review and adjust
Use real activity patterns to change the next boundary—not a generic productivity score.
Screen-time app comparison
Choose what fits. Pay for what you need.
Four different approaches, compared in the same order—price, purpose, and the controls you actually get.
Monk Mode
Simple personal boundaries
$2.99/ month
First 30 days free
Best for
Direct app limits without scores, games, or an annual commitment.
- Block immediately
- Schedule recurring blocks
- Limit daily time
- Limit app openings
Apple Screen Time
Built into iPhone
Included
with your Apple device
Best for
Free basics, activity summaries, and family controls.
- Downtime
- App Limits
- Activity reports
- Family controls
Opal
Feature-rich focus system
$19.99/ month
$99.99 billed yearly
Best for
A deeper focus system with more modes, scores, and history.
- Rules and time limits
- Hard blocking modes
- Focus score and history
- iOS, Android, and Mac
BePresent
Gamified accountability
$3.99/ month
Annual options from $24.99
Best for
Friends, competition, streaks, and rewards that keep you motivated.
- Blocking sessions
- Daily goals and streaks
- Friends and leaderboards
- Real-life rewards
Lowest paid monthly price
Monk Mode · $2.99/month
Start with Screen Time if built-in basics are enough. Choose Monk Mode when you want four direct ways to set a boundary—including opening limits—without paying for a larger focus or social system.
U.S. prices and public features checked July 30, 2026 Sources & notes
“Lowest paid monthly price” compares the advertised month-to-month paid options shown here; Apple Screen Time is included with iPhone. Free tiers, annual plans, trials, promotions, and eligibility can vary.
Sources: Apple Support, Opal on the App Store, Opal pricing, and BePresent on the App Store. Product names and app artwork belong to their respective owners; no affiliation is implied.
FAQ
The important questions.
Is this the Mac app or Chrome extension?
No. monkmode.site is the official website for the iPhone app Monk Mode - Block Distractions, App Store ID 6755029966. The Mac product and the MonkMode Chrome extension are separate products; their pricing, reviews, requirements, and policies do not describe this iPhone app.
What does Monk Mode block?
Monk Mode blocks the iPhone apps you select using immediate blocks, schedules, time limits, or opening limits. The options available are shown clearly inside the app.
Do I need an account or card just to download the app?
No. You can download Monk Mode from Apple and inspect the current app and permissions without a Google account or payment card. Google sign-in and a card are required only if you choose to start the 30-day Stripe web subscription trial.
What happens after the free trial?
If you are eligible and do not cancel, the Stripe subscription begins after 30 days at $2.99 per month. Stripe shows the exact date before you confirm.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. Manage or cancel the web subscription through the Stripe customer portal. Cancel before the trial ends to avoid the first charge.
Does Monk Mode access my private messages or content?
No. Monk Mode does not need to read private messages, posts, or the content inside other apps to apply iOS Screen Time restrictions. See the privacy policy for data details.
Which iPhones and iOS versions are supported?
Monk Mode is built for iPhone. The App Store listing shows the current minimum iOS version and compatibility for your device before you install.
Choose the app you open without thinking. Set one realistic boundary and see what changes.
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