A little help to get going.

1. Allow Screen Time access when TezBlock asks.
2. Create a profile and select the apps, categories, and websites you want to block.
3. Choose a blocking strategy. Tap Start, select your profile, and follow its start action (such as Go, a timer, or a scan).

Manual blocking works without an account or physical tag. See Tips & Best Practices for more setup ideas.

• Confirm that TezBlock still has Screen Time permission.
• Open the profile and confirm the intended apps or categories are selected.
• End the session, fully reopen TezBlock, and start it again.
• Restart the iPhone if iOS still does not apply the shields.

If the problem continues, contact us with your iOS version, iPhone model, and the name of the strategy you selected.

Open TezBlock → Settings → Reset Blocking State. This clears leftover restrictions and ghost schedules when TezBlock shows no active session.

If an active NFC, QR, timer, or Strict Mode session is visible, finish it using the stop method selected for that profile instead.

The stop method depends on the profile’s strategy. Manual sessions use the in-app stop button. Timers end automatically and may offer an early-stop action. Physical strategies can require an NFC tag or QR code. Strict Mode separately restricts app deletion; it does not choose the stop method.

• Use an iPhone with NFC capability and make sure the phone is unlocked.
• Hold the top edge of the iPhone close to the tag for one or two seconds.
• Move the tag away from metal surfaces and thick or magnetic cases.
• Try another NTAG213-compatible tag to rule out a damaged tag.

The tag must support NDEF writing and must not be permanently locked or read-only. Hold the phone steady near the tag until the iOS NFC sheet confirms completion. If writing still fails, try a fresh NTAG213 tag away from metal.

Make sure camera access is enabled for TezBlock in iOS Settings → Privacy & Security → Camera. Use an evenly lit, high-contrast code, clean the camera lens, and move the phone slightly farther away so the entire code fits inside the scanner.

Yes. A profile can have multiple physical unlock items, including NFC tags and QR codes. This is useful when you want a valid tag at your desk, bedside, and another intentional location.

1. Confirm the App Store is signed in with the Apple Account that made the purchase.
2. Check your internet connection.
3. Open the TezBlock Pro screen and choose restore purchases.
4. Close and reopen TezBlock after the restore finishes.

Yes. New memberships automatically renew monthly or annually. Eligible new subscribers can receive a one-month free trial; Apple determines eligibility. After the trial, your selected plan is charged unless canceled. Manage or cancel your subscription in iPhone Settings → your name → Subscriptions. Deleting TezBlock or your account does not cancel a subscription.

Old and new subscriptions provide access while active. Open the TezBlock Pro screen and choose restore purchases if your access is not showing. Expired subscriptions do not grant permanent access. Existing lifetime purchases remain restorable.

Because Apple processes the purchase, refund requests are handled through Apple. Visit reportaproblem.apple.com, sign in, and select the TezBlock purchase.

Yes. You can leave an optional, one-time tip inside the app. See how to donate. A tip does not unlock Pro features.

No. Core blocking and local tracking work without signing in. Sign in only if you want Friends and synced focus-session history.

Open TezBlock → Settings → Delete Account and follow the confirmation steps. After successful deletion, this removes your account, synced sessions, and friend data from TezBlock’s servers. It does not cancel App Store subscriptions. For deletion of analytics-provider records, contact support; see the Privacy Policy.

Use the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any TezBlock newsletter. Newsletter addresses are separate from TezBlock app accounts. See the Privacy Policy for details.