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What is Strict Mode?

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:


  1. Remove the blocking rule
  2. Edit your blocking rule (except for a few options like adding new apps or websites to block)
  3. Log out or delete your Jomo account
  4. Uninstall applications, including Jomo
  5. 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:


  1. Remove the blocking rule
  2. Edit your blocking rule (except for a few options like adding new apps/websites to block)
  3. Log out or delete your Jomo account
  4. Quit the Jomo app
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🛠️ What are the different modes?


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


  1. When the rule is blocking: The rule will be locked by Strict Mode when it’s currently blocking content.
  2. Until a specified date: The rule will be locked by Strict Mode until a specified time in the future.
  3. Permanently, with a random code: The rule will be blocked by Strict Mode at all times. You will need to type out a random code to temporarily deactivate it.
  4. Permanently, with a password: The rule will be blocked by Strict Mode at all times. You will need to enter a password to temporarily deactivate it. This can be a useful feature for parents or someone with an accountability partner.
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🛡️ How do I activate Strict Mode?


  1. In your rule's detail screen, enable the Strict Mode option.
  2. A configuration screen will appear. Choose how you want Strict Mode to apply, then tap Save.
  3. When you try to schedule or update your rule, an alert will appear summarizing your Strict Mode setup. If you're ready to proceed, simply tap OK.


⚠️ Before enabling Strict Mode, we recommend launching your rule and checking that everything is working properly. Once Strict Mode is activated, it will no longer be possible to make changes.‎

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🗑️ How can I delete apps in Strict Mode?


Don't want this extra protection? No problem, it's optional. Please note that this step can't be performed if Strict Mode is already active.


  1. In your rule's detail screen, tap on the Strict Mode option.
  2. Scroll to the More section at the bottom of the screen.
  3. Uncheck the Deny app removal option.
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💡 If you want to block the Settings app while Strict Mode is active, you may be interested in this article

Updated on: 29/06/2025

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