Block distractions. Throw away the key.

Block distracting apps with a timer you cannot bypass alone. Ask an accountability partner to hold the key. Stop negotiating with yourself.

Throw away the key

You cannot bypass your own blocks.

Apple's Screen Time lets you unlock your own apps with your own passcode. Focus Up uses the Family Sharing restrictions mode so the bypass passcode lives on your partner's device — not yours.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I bypass Focus Up like I bypass Apple's Screen Time?

Focus Up uses Apple's Screen Time API with the Family Sharing restrictions mode, which locks the bypass passcode to a 4-digit code generated on your partner's device. You cannot unlock your own apps by entering your passcode the way you can with default Screen Time. Only the timer hitting zero, or your accountability partner approving an unlock request, can release the blocks.

What does an accountability partner see about me?

An accountability partner sees only what you share with them: your display name, your profile picture (if you set one), your unlock requests, and your locked / unlocked status. They never see which specific apps you have blocked, your Screen Time usage history, your schedule, or any other personal data. You can revoke a partnership at any time from the app's Partners screen.

Is my data sold?

No. We do not sell your data. Period. The data we collect is used only to operate Focus Up's blocking, scheduling, and accountability features, as described in our Privacy Policy. No advertising networks, no data brokers, no third-party tracking.

What happens if my accountability partner doesn't approve my unlock request?

Your timer keeps running. You can submit another request, message your partner outside the app, or wait for the timer to hit zero. Focus Up does not push your partner to respond, and there is no escalation path that forces them to act.

Does Focus Up work on Android?

Focus Up is currently available on iOS. An Android version is in development. Sign up for our newsletter (in the App Store listing) to be notified when it launches.