Gain freedom from phone addiction with lockouts that limit app usage!
Lock Me Out - App/Site Blocker
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Email: lo*****@teqtic.com
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
Permissions
Location: approximate location (network-based), precise location (GPS and network-based)
Other:
- update component usage statistics
- view network connections
- expand/collapse status bar
- full network access
- run at startup
- draw over other apps
- prevent device from sleeping
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App summary
Can't put your phone down? Are you addicted to certain apps? Lock Me Out is a powerful app blocker that locks you out of chosen apps when you would rather be doing something else.
Please check www.dontkillmyapp.com to make sure Lock Me Out is running unrestricted on your device!
Brief Overview (detailed overview below)
• Block chosen apps, allow chosen apps, or allow lock-screen only
• Block or allow chosen websites
• Schedule regular lockouts or trigger lockouts automatically based on app usage
• Trigger lockouts at chosen locations
• Hide notifications from blocked apps
• Turn on DND/silence ringer
• Blocks split screen, picture-in-picture, and Samsung's pop-up views
• Password protection for entry, uninstall, and tampering
• Temporary emergency access
• Usage statistics
• Usage warning notifications
• No ads
Lock Me Out has helped thousands of people reduce time spent on their phone. It has become an invaluable tool for many students who wish to focus on studying, and parents who wish to limit their children's screen time. It was originally released in 2014 and continues to improve with new features based on user feedback and requests.
Customer service is a top priority at TEQTIC. If you need help, please use the "Contact Support" menu option inside the app or email [email protected]! We strive to respond to all emails as quickly as possible.
Install now and reclaim your precious time, free of distractions!
Detailed Overview
App Blocking Modes
There are three app blocking modes. The first mode blocks the chosen apps and allows the rest. The second mode allows the chosen apps and blocks the rest. The third and strictest mode only allows use of the lock-screen. You can still answer calls or call emergency numbers in this mode.
Website Blocking Modes
There are two website blocking modes. The first mode blocks the chosen URLs or URL keywords and allows the rest. The second mode allows the chosen URLs or URL keywords and blocks the rest.
Usage Based Lockouts
Usage based lockouts have rules that trigger automatic lockouts based on your device usage. You can set up usage rules based on time spent in chosen apps, total screen time, the number of times apps are opened, or the number of device unlocks. Usage rules are scheduled to be enforced at the chosen times.
Scheduled Lockouts
Scheduled lockouts occur at the chosen times regardless of usage.
Lockout Options
Each lockout has its own configurable options:
• Unlock periodically with regular breaks (pomodoro)
• Hide notifications from blocked apps
• Turn on Do Not Disturb (DND)
• Silence the ringer
• Only lock at chosen physical locations
• Allow a chosen payment to end the lockout early
Reducing notifications is important to help us eliminate frequent interruptions, which is vital for our focus, productivity, and mental health. Having lockouts limited to specific physical locations can improve focus while at school, the gym, or anywhere else apps can be a distraction. Less time spent on your phone at night can also improve your sleep.
Premium Version
The premium version allows an unlimited number of lockouts, apps, websites, and locations. It allows enabling the option to prevent uninstallation and tampering so that you can't get out of lockouts. Please consider upgrading to support future development! We want everyone to conquer their addiction. If you cannot afford the premium version, please email us.
Sensitive Permissions
The Accessibility Service permission is required to detect which apps or websites are open, so that your chosen apps and websites can be blocked. Information provided by the Accessibility Service is not collected or shared in any way.
User reviews
Pros
- Customizable settings and flexibility for locking apps
- Effective at reducing phone usage and combating addiction
- Excellent customer support and developer responsiveness
- One-time purchase rather than a subscription model
- Ability to block both apps and websites
Cons
- Potential for being locked out completely, requiring uninstallation to regain access
- Issues with Android Go edition compatibility
- Some users experienced difficulty in setting limits during the day despite settings being enabled
- Reliance on needing someone else for the password to prevent uninstallation
- Some functions may require learning curve for optimal use
Most mentioned
- Effective at locking users out of apps
- User-friendly interface and navigation
- Great value for the price with a one-time payment option
- Major impact on reducing distractions and improving focus
- Strong recommendations from users for those with addiction issues
User reviews
I am so thankful for this app, it is just what I needed to combat a very entrenched phone addiction. I love that it is easily customizable, and support is always very responsible and helpful. I have used it in a range of ways from having it super restrictive for a while, then very lax, and now I think I've found a good balance. It is not able to be worked around if that's the way you set it up which I also appreciate!
This is the most valuable app on my phone by a long shot. I got it because it was personally recommended to me by a friend, and I have since personally recommended it to many other friends. Worth every penny! I especially love the "pay to unlock" feature that lets you bypass the blocks in an emergency! Also excellent customer service!
Very good and does what it's intended to. Just don't lock yourself out completely, lol. Leave maybe 10 minutes per day to make a change if you want to? Seems like common sense to me, anyway. Sadly doesn't work on Android GO edition (lobotomized Android) but it works well on a Samsung tablet.
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