Setup an automation to count app opens

Would you like to add a “Limit openings” condition? For this to work, you need to add an automation in the Shortcuts app to count the number of openings. Don't worry, it's easy and only takes 1 minute to set up!

✅ Set up automation

First screen

1. Open Shortcuts application
2. Press Automation then + or New automation.
3. In the list, select App.
4. On the App-line, press Choose, then select ALL applications for which you wish to record openings.

5. Below, select “Is open”, then check the “Run immediately" option.

6. Click on Next.

Second screen

1. Press New blank automation

Third screen

1. Press the search bar, then search for Count App Open, then press the item

2. In the blue box, press and enter the name of your rule in Jomo.

3. Press Finish at top right

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❌ My limit doesn't work, what can I do?

Have you followed everything correctly? Please check the following points:

1. In the content blocked by this rule, make sure that the apps selected are the same on Jomo and on Shortcuts.
2. If in doubt, re-select the apps to be blocked after reaching your limit of openings.

Updated on: 29/06/2025