Question 1

How to block apps on my iPhone using Focus Modes?

Accepted Answer

Want to block apps on your iPhone when a Focus Mode is enabled? Here's how you can do it!

While Apple allows you to disable notifications for certain apps using Focus Modes, it doesn’t natively offer the option to block apps completely.

However, you can do this for free by linking Jomo to your Focus Mode.

| Haven't installed Jomo yet? Download the app for free ‎

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🌙 What is Focus Mode?

Since 2021, Apple introduced the "Focus" feature, available in the Settings of your iPhone, Mac, and iPad. It lets you quickly adjust your device's setup without having to reconfigure everything (wallpaper, app organization, color options, etc.). By default, the available modes are: "Do Not Disturb," "Sleep," and "Work." You can activate these modes manually, automatically, or when you open certain apps.

For each of these modes, you can add extra filters, especially to trigger actions in third-party apps. These additional actions are called Focus Filters.

Jomo offers a filter that blocks the apps of your choice when a Focus Mode is activated. ‎

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🔒 How to block apps when my Focus Mode is active?

📱On iPhone/iPad

Open the Jomo app on your iPhone.
Create a blocking session template by tapping "➕ Add" > "Session" in the "Templates" section.
Set up your session according to your preferences. This is where you can choose which apps will be blocked. In the "Timing" section, make sure to select _"Pe

Question 2

Blocking doesn't seem to be working

Accepted Answer

Are you having problems with app blocking? We're here to help!

If you encounter a technical issue, don't worry. Try these four steps in order, and 99% of problems should resolve quickly. This article is regularly updated, and the solutions provided have been tested and verified before being recommended to you. ‎

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🔄 1. Restart the blocking

The connection between Jomo and Apple's Screen Time may occasionally encounter issues. That’s why we added a button to quickly reset the blocking of apps and websites . Here’s how to reconnect:

Open Jomo, then go to "Rules."
Tap the "❓" icon at the top right.
Tap "Reset Blocking."
Wait a few seconds, then check if Jomo now correctly blocks or unblocks content.

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🔎 2. Check your rules and selected apps and websites

If resetting the blocking didn’t work, it’s time to check your rules — you may find that Jomo is working exactly as it should! Quickly review the status of the rule, as well as the selected apps and websites for each of your sessions and conditions.

If you have other screen time apps installed on your phone, check if they have active blocking rules. Some apps, like Opal, automatically add a blocking session during work hours.

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🔌 3. Reconnect Jomo to Apple's Screen Time

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Question 3

Estimated screen time is incorrect

Accepted Answer

Is Your Estimated Screen Time Incorrect? Here’s How To Fix It!

Jomo provides an estimate of your daily screen time on your iPhone/iPad. It's used in various parts of the app where Apple's Screen Time data isn't yet accessible: blocking rules (limits, etc.), squads, widgets, and more.

Your estimated screen time should closely match your actual screen time (a 5-10 minute difference is normal). If the estimate is significantly inaccurate, follow these troubleshooting steps.‎ ‎‎

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↗️ Estimated screen time is HIGHER than actual screen time

If your estimate is much higher than your actual screen time, it might be counting usage from your other Apple devices, like your Mac or iPad. To fix this, do this on every Apple device you use:

Open the Settings app.
Tap "Screen Time."
Turn off "Share Across Devices."

The change takes effect tomorrow. If your estimate is still wrong the next day, it could be a bug merging screen time from different devices even with sharing off. While waiting for Apple to fix it, do this on all devices except your main iPhone:

Open Settings.
Tap "Screen Time."
Tap "Turn Off App and Website Activity."

In a few hours or the next day, your estimate should be accurate. ‎‎

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↘️ Estimated screen time is LOWER than actual screen time

If your estimated time is lower than the actual time, here's how to fix it:

Open Jomo.
Go to "Home," t

Question 4

How to uninstall Jomo (the right way)?

Accepted Answer

Leaving us? No worries! But first, please make sure of a few things…

**To avoid problems like 🧑‍🔧 I uninstalled Jomo but apps and websites are still blocked, we strongly recommend that you *follow these steps before uninstalling Jomo*. Rest assured, it will only take a few seconds.

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❌ Delete your rules BEFORE deleting the app

Open Jomo > Rules.
Delete ALL your rules (by pressing on your rule, then “Delete”)

|| 🛠️ Is a rule in Strict Mode? Please consult this article.

✅ Check that everything is CORRECTLY DELETED

After deleting your rules, open recently blocked apps to check that they are fully accessible.

That's all! You can now uninstall Jomo from your iPhone / iPad in peace. If you have any feedback, don't hesitate to drop us a line at hello@jomo.so or chat directly. **We take the time to read and respond to every message. **

See you soon 💜

Question 5

What is Strict Mode?

Accepted Answer

Want to learn more about Strict Mode? Read on!

To prevent yourself from easily disabling your blocking rules, you can choose to lock them with Strict Mode. It adds an extra layer of protection. We've done our utmost to make Strict Mode as robust as possible.

|| 💜 Strict Mode is a feature available exclusively to Jomo Plus members. Learn more about Jomo Plus   ‎

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📛 What happens when Strict Mode is active?

📱 iOS

On Jomo iOS, when your rule is locked by Strict Mode, you won’t be able to:

Remove the blocking rule
Edit your blocking rule (except for a few options like adding new apps or websites to block)
Log out or delete your Jomo account
Uninstall applications, including Jomo
Change your iPhone’s date and time

💻 Mac

On Jomo Mac, when your rule is locked by Strict Mode, you won’t be able to:

Remove the blocking rule
Edit your blocking rule (except for a few options like adding new apps/websites to block)
Log out or delete your Jomo account
Quit the Jomo app ‎

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🛠️ What are the different modes?

You can choose between 4 different ways to apply Strict Mode.

When the rule is blocking: The rule will be locked by Strict Mode when it’s currently blocking content.
Until a specified date: The rule will be locked by Strict Mode until a specified time in the future.
Permanently, with a random code: The rule will be blocked by Strict Mode at all times. You wi

Question 6

How to share my Jomo Plus subscription between multiple devices?

Accepted Answer

Would you like to benefit from Jomo Plus on several devices? We're here to help.

Sharing your Jomo Plus plan across multiple devices is easy. Make sure:

All your devices are signed in with the same Apple ID.
You're logged into the same Jomo account on each device. One account = one subscription. If you use multiple Jomo accounts, your subscription will keep switching from one device to another.
Tap “Restore Purchases” on each device.

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🆕 Create a Jomo account

By default, your account is categorized as “Anonymous”. Once the email is associated, it becomes a “real” account, ready to be deployed on all your devices! Here's how to create an account:

Open Jomo
Go to Profile > Settings.
Press Create Account.
Follow the instructions

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🔑 Connect to the same Jomo account

Once you've created an account, you can link all your devices to it, so you can share your subscription with complete peace of mind.

Have you just downloaded the app?

Open the Jomo app on your new device.
At the top of the welcome screen, press "Already have an account? Sign in”.
Enter your Jomo account credentials.

Already in the app?

Open the Jomo application.
Go to Profile > Settings.
Press Log in.

4. Enter your Jomo account credentials.

💜 Restore subscription

Once you've logged in, it's time to retrieve your subscription. On some devices the operation is automatic, for others you need to do a lit

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