How to block apps on my iPhone using Focus Modes?
Blocking apps with Focus Modes: the dream finally comes true thanks to Jomo. That’s right — you can now block apps whenever a Focus Mode is turned on, whether manually or automatically. It’s like having a real Do Not Disturb mode.
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How can I block apps with Do Not Disturb, Sleep, or Work?
To block apps when a Focus Mode is activated, you need to link it with a Jomo Focus Mode
, so your app blocking is synced with your iPhone’s state.
On iPhone / iPad
- Open Jomo.
- Tap + > Recurring Session.
- In Block: choose what you want to block. In Active: choose
Always-On
. - Don’t save — tap
Add to Templates
.
- Open your iPhone Settings.
- Tap Focus.
- Choose the Focus Mode you want.
- Scroll down and tap
Add Filter
. - Choose Jomo >
Start a session during this focus
. - Select your template.
- Tap Add.
On Mac
- Open Jomo.
- Click
+ New Rule
. - In Block: choose what you want to block. In Active: choose
Always-On
. - Don’t save — click
Add to Templates
.
- Open your Mac Settings.
- Click Focus.
- Choose the Focus Mode you want.
- Scroll down and click
Add Filter
. - Choose Jomo >
Start a session during this focus
. - Select your template.
- Confirm.
How can I block apps on both Mac and iPhone / iPad at the same time?
To sync your Focus Modes and block apps across all devices, turn on Share Across Devices
in the Focus section of Settings — on every device. Make sure to create your templates on each device, as they’re not stored in the cloud.
How do I remove the Jomo integration?
- Go to Settings > Focus.
- Open the Focus Mode page.
- Scroll down and tap
Remove Filter
.
Updated on: 18/07/2025
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