App Blocking in Yoodoo

Cut distractions. Stay locked in. Get stuff DONE.

The App Blocker is one of Yoodoo’s most powerful features — especially if you’re someone who can’t help but scroll, swipe, and suddenly fall into a TikTok vortex during your focus time 😅

It lets you block distracting apps on your device while you’re working through your schedule — so your brain stays where it should: on the task in front of you.


🔐 How to Enable App Blocking

  1. Tap the App Blocker icon — it’s at the top of any main page

  2. Follow the instructions to grant permissions

    • On Android, Yoodoo needs “Accessibility” access so it can override other apps

    • It may sound scary ("control of your phone") but don’t worry — Yoodoo only uses this to close blocked apps if you try to open them. Nothing more.


🛑 App blocking is a PRO feature.
If you’re on the free plan, consider upgrading — you’ll get:

  • Full app-blocking powers

  • A bunch of other ADHD-friendly super features

  • And a free trial to test it out risk-free


📱 Choosing What to Block

Once permissions are set, you’ll be able to:

  • Select the apps you want to block

  • This interface looks a little different on iOS vs Android, but it works the same: any app can be blocked

⏱️ Set the Blocking Period

You’ve got two options:


1. Start & End Time

  • Set a specific window (e.g. 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM)

  • Great for scheduling focus blocks ahead of time

    e.g. Want your phone to be distraction-free as soon as you wake up? Done.¡

2. Duration Timer

  • Just set how long you want to block apps for

  • e.g. 45 minutes of deep work, no doomscrolling

By default, the block starts immediately — but you can schedule it to begin later if you want.

🚷 What Happens During a Block

  • Try to open a blocked app? Yoodoo will bounce you back

  • You’ll get a friendly-but-firm warning

  • You can try again... but on the third attempt, the app will give you the option to stop the block

    (But hey — remember why you started, yeah?)

🎉 End of Session Summary

Once your block session ends, Yoodoo will tell you:

  • How many times you tried to open blocked apps

  • How much time it saved you

💥 Instant dopamine from NOT wasting time!



💬 Final Note

App Blocking is like having a digital bouncer for your brain.
Turn it on. Get in the zone. Watch how much more you actually get done.

The App Blocker is one of Yoodoo’s most powerful features — especially if you’re someone who can’t help but scroll, swipe, and suddenly fall into a TikTok vortex during your focus time 😅

It lets you block distracting apps on your device while you’re working through your schedule — so your brain stays where it should: on the task in front of you.


🔐 How to Enable App Blocking

  1. Tap the App Blocker icon — it’s at the top of any main page

  2. Follow the instructions to grant permissions

    • On Android, Yoodoo needs “Accessibility” access so it can override other apps

    • It may sound scary ("control of your phone") but don’t worry — Yoodoo only uses this to close blocked apps if you try to open them. Nothing more.


🛑 App blocking is a PRO feature.
If you’re on the free plan, consider upgrading — you’ll get:

  • Full app-blocking powers

  • A bunch of other ADHD-friendly super features

  • And a free trial to test it out risk-free


📱 Choosing What to Block

Once permissions are set, you’ll be able to:

  • Select the apps you want to block

  • This interface looks a little different on iOS vs Android, but it works the same: any app can be blocked

⏱️ Set the Blocking Period

You’ve got two options:


1. Start & End Time

  • Set a specific window (e.g. 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM)

  • Great for scheduling focus blocks ahead of time

    e.g. Want your phone to be distraction-free as soon as you wake up? Done.¡

2. Duration Timer

  • Just set how long you want to block apps for

  • e.g. 45 minutes of deep work, no doomscrolling

By default, the block starts immediately — but you can schedule it to begin later if you want.

🚷 What Happens During a Block

  • Try to open a blocked app? Yoodoo will bounce you back

  • You’ll get a friendly-but-firm warning

  • You can try again... but on the third attempt, the app will give you the option to stop the block

    (But hey — remember why you started, yeah?)

🎉 End of Session Summary

Once your block session ends, Yoodoo will tell you:

  • How many times you tried to open blocked apps

  • How much time it saved you

💥 Instant dopamine from NOT wasting time!



💬 Final Note

App Blocking is like having a digital bouncer for your brain.
Turn it on. Get in the zone. Watch how much more you actually get done.

The App Blocker is one of Yoodoo’s most powerful features — especially if you’re someone who can’t help but scroll, swipe, and suddenly fall into a TikTok vortex during your focus time 😅

It lets you block distracting apps on your device while you’re working through your schedule — so your brain stays where it should: on the task in front of you.


🔐 How to Enable App Blocking

  1. Tap the App Blocker icon — it’s at the top of any main page

  2. Follow the instructions to grant permissions

    • On Android, Yoodoo needs “Accessibility” access so it can override other apps

    • It may sound scary ("control of your phone") but don’t worry — Yoodoo only uses this to close blocked apps if you try to open them. Nothing more.


🛑 App blocking is a PRO feature.
If you’re on the free plan, consider upgrading — you’ll get:

  • Full app-blocking powers

  • A bunch of other ADHD-friendly super features

  • And a free trial to test it out risk-free


📱 Choosing What to Block

Once permissions are set, you’ll be able to:

  • Select the apps you want to block

  • This interface looks a little different on iOS vs Android, but it works the same: any app can be blocked

⏱️ Set the Blocking Period

You’ve got two options:


1. Start & End Time

  • Set a specific window (e.g. 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM)

  • Great for scheduling focus blocks ahead of time

    e.g. Want your phone to be distraction-free as soon as you wake up? Done.¡

2. Duration Timer

  • Just set how long you want to block apps for

  • e.g. 45 minutes of deep work, no doomscrolling

By default, the block starts immediately — but you can schedule it to begin later if you want.

🚷 What Happens During a Block

  • Try to open a blocked app? Yoodoo will bounce you back

  • You’ll get a friendly-but-firm warning

  • You can try again... but on the third attempt, the app will give you the option to stop the block

    (But hey — remember why you started, yeah?)

🎉 End of Session Summary

Once your block session ends, Yoodoo will tell you:

  • How many times you tried to open blocked apps

  • How much time it saved you

💥 Instant dopamine from NOT wasting time!



💬 Final Note

App Blocking is like having a digital bouncer for your brain.
Turn it on. Get in the zone. Watch how much more you actually get done.

The App Blocker is one of Yoodoo’s most powerful features — especially if you’re someone who can’t help but scroll, swipe, and suddenly fall into a TikTok vortex during your focus time 😅

It lets you block distracting apps on your device while you’re working through your schedule — so your brain stays where it should: on the task in front of you.


🔐 How to Enable App Blocking

  1. Tap the App Blocker icon — it’s at the top of any main page

  2. Follow the instructions to grant permissions

    • On Android, Yoodoo needs “Accessibility” access so it can override other apps

    • It may sound scary ("control of your phone") but don’t worry — Yoodoo only uses this to close blocked apps if you try to open them. Nothing more.


🛑 App blocking is a PRO feature.
If you’re on the free plan, consider upgrading — you’ll get:

  • Full app-blocking powers

  • A bunch of other ADHD-friendly super features

  • And a free trial to test it out risk-free


📱 Choosing What to Block

Once permissions are set, you’ll be able to:

  • Select the apps you want to block

  • This interface looks a little different on iOS vs Android, but it works the same: any app can be blocked

⏱️ Set the Blocking Period

You’ve got two options:


1. Start & End Time

  • Set a specific window (e.g. 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM)

  • Great for scheduling focus blocks ahead of time

    e.g. Want your phone to be distraction-free as soon as you wake up? Done.¡

2. Duration Timer

  • Just set how long you want to block apps for

  • e.g. 45 minutes of deep work, no doomscrolling

By default, the block starts immediately — but you can schedule it to begin later if you want.

🚷 What Happens During a Block

  • Try to open a blocked app? Yoodoo will bounce you back

  • You’ll get a friendly-but-firm warning

  • You can try again... but on the third attempt, the app will give you the option to stop the block

    (But hey — remember why you started, yeah?)

🎉 End of Session Summary

Once your block session ends, Yoodoo will tell you:

  • How many times you tried to open blocked apps

  • How much time it saved you

💥 Instant dopamine from NOT wasting time!



💬 Final Note

App Blocking is like having a digital bouncer for your brain.
Turn it on. Get in the zone. Watch how much more you actually get done.

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