How To Block Apps on My iPhone Using Focus Modes?

In this article, you’ll find all the useful information you need about Focus Modes and their integration with Jomo: linking a Session to a Focus Mode, automatically starting a Session when a Focus Mode turns on, and syncing rules across devices. We recommend taking your time and carefully following the instructions.

How to Link a Jomo Rule to a Focus Mode?

This tutorial has two steps. Please pay close attention to the details, as they can have a major impact on whether Jomo works properly.

Add a Rule Template to Launch:

1. Open Jomo.
2. Tap Start blocking, then Block on a schedule.
3. In Block, choose the content you want to block.
4. In Active, choose Always-on.
5. Confirm by tapping New template.

Link the Template to the Focus Mode:

1. Open the iPhone Settings app.
2. Go to Focus.
3. Choose your Focus Mode.
4. At the bottom, tap Add filter.
5. Choose Jomo, then select your Template.
6. Confirm by tapping Add.

On Mac:

Remember to create the Template in your Jomo Mac app as well for this to work.

1. Open System Settings.
2. Click Focus.
3. Click your Focus Mode.
4. At the bottom, click Add filter.
5. Choose Jomo, then select your Template.
6. Confirm by clicking Add.

How to Launch a Session on Mac and iPhone at the Same Time?

When you’re in your Focus Mode, make sure to turn on Share Across Devices so they activate at the same time.

How to Remove the Session from the Focus Mode?

1. Open the iPhone Settings app.
2. Tap Start Session at the bottom.
3. Then tap Delete Filter, then Delete Filter again.

Updated on: 15/06/2026