Instant App Blocking
Select the social media, games, or shopping apps that pull you away. Tap start and they vanish behind Ember’s shield instantly.
App blocker for iPhone
Meet Ember, your focus fox.
Ember blocks distracting apps with Apple Screen Time, so you can work, study and rest without the scroll. Your personal focus companion keeps you company, session after session.
- No ads
- No tracking
- Works on your device
Free to download. Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
Focus, without the willpower
Simple tools that work in the background, with a fox who has your back.
Smart Automated Schedules
Set recurring focus blocks for mornings, work hours, or bedtime. Ember shields distractions automatically every single day.
Unbreakable Locked ModePRO
When temptation strikes, Locked Mode requires a 15-minute countdown before you can pause. That delay breaks the dopamine loop.
The Den Sanctuary
Keep the fire lit and level up your cozy cabin. Unlock 8 handcrafted decor upgrades from wool blankets to a starlit aurora.
Cabin AtmospheresPRO
Pair your sessions with calming ambient audio like crackling hearth embers, peaceful rain, and quiet nighttime soundscapes.
Home, Lock & Control Center Widgets
Check your focus streak and daily progress at a glance. Add widgets to your Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Control Center.
See it in action
A calm, dark design with a little warmth from the campfire.
Schedules that keep watch
Set automated focus blocks for work, study, or sleep. Ember holds the shield automatically and keeps watch while you work.
A cozy den that grows with you
Keep your focus fire burning bright. Level up from a gentle spark to a blazing hearth with warm upgrades and cloaks.
Gentle insights, zero guilt
Track hours reclaimed, focus streaks, and daily targets at a glance — designed to encourage you, never shame you.
Companion notes & milestones
Review your weekly focus score, see which apps Ember shielded most, and celebrate advancing toward your next milestone.
Choose Ember’s voice
Some days you need a hug. Some days you need a nudge. You pick how Ember talks to you, and you can change it any time.
Cozy friend
Warm and encouraging
“We’re 18 minutes in and doing great. Stay with me?”
Straight-talking coach
Tough love, no excuses
“Don’t fold now. You’re tougher than a notification.”
Private by design
Your attention is yours. Ember doesn’t need to know what you do with it.
Built with Apple Screen Time
Ember uses Apple’s official Screen Time technology to block apps safely.
Stays on your device
Blocking is managed on your iPhone. We never see which apps you use.
No ads. No tracking.
No ads, no tracking and no selling of your data. You stay in full control.
Free to start. Ember Pro when you want more.
- Unlimited app and website blocking with automated schedules
- Strict Locked Mode with a 15-minute countdown to break dopamine loops
- All soothing cabin atmospheres & ambient soundscapes
- Monthly and yearly options, with a 3-day free trial on the annual plan
Questions
How does Ember block apps?
It uses Apple’s official Screen Time technology. You choose the apps, categories and websites, and Ember applies the block when you start a focus session or when a schedule begins.
Can you see which apps I use?
No. Blocking is handled by Apple’s Screen Time on your device, and Ember never sees which apps you use. You can revoke access any time in Settings.
Does Ember use Face ID?
Yes. Face ID, or your device passcode, may be used to confirm sensitive actions like changing your blocked apps or settings. Authentication happens entirely on your device through Apple’s Secure Enclave, we only receive a success or failure result and never see your biometric data.
What do I need?
An iPhone running iOS 18.0 or later.
Is it free?
Ember is free to download. Ember Pro unlocks unlimited app blocking, unlimited schedules, strict Locked Mode, and all cozy soundscapes, with a monthly plan or a yearly plan (including a 3-day free trial). Manage or cancel any time in your App Store account settings.
What is Locked Mode?
A feature in Ember Pro that requires a 15-minute countdown before you can pause or stop your session. That delay breaks the dopamine loop and keeps your willpower intact.
What are Cabin Atmospheres?
Ember Pro includes relaxing ambient soundscapes such as crackling hearth embers, peaceful rain, and quiet nighttime audio to help you focus without distractions.
How do I send feedback?
Open the app, go to Settings and tap Send Feedback.
Take back your focus today.
Meet Ember, shield your distractions and start your first session in a minute.
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