Start small
Don't block 20 apps on day one. Pick the 2-3 apps that waste most of your time — probably social media and short-form video. You can always add more later.
Tips & Best Practices
A few ideas to help you get the most out of TezBlock — from your first profile to advanced features like Strict Mode, breaks, and schedules.
Setting up your first profile
Pick the right blocking method
Manual is the simplest — start and stop from the app. Timer locks apps for a set duration (free, no hardware needed). NFC tags are great if you want to physically walk somewhere to unblock. QR codes work the same way but you can print them.
Use multiple profiles
Create separate profiles for different situations. A "Work" profile that blocks social media, a "Sleep" profile that blocks everything except calls, a "Study" profile for school.
NFC tags & QR codes
Place tags where they matter
Stick an NFC tag on your desk to start a work session when you sit down. Put one by your front door so you unblock when you leave. The physical location becomes the habit trigger.
Use multiple tags
TezBlock lets you assign multiple NFC tags or QR codes to the same profile. Put one at home, one at the office, one on your keychain — unblock from wherever you are.
Make it inconvenient on purpose
The whole point is friction. Don't put the tag next to your bed or on your phone case. Put it in another room. The harder it is to reach, the more effective it is.
Where to buy NFC tags
Any NTAG213 NFC tag works with TezBlock. You can find them for a few dollars on Amazon, AliExpress, or Temu. They come as stickers, cards, or keychains.
Getting more from your sessions
Block websites too
TezBlock doesn't just block apps — it blocks Safari websites too. Toggle "Block Safari Websites" in your profile settings and add distracting domains. Great for blocking news sites or Reddit in the browser.
Use Strict Mode
Strict Mode prevents you from deleting TezBlock (or any blocked app) while a session is active. If you're the type to delete the app when willpower runs low, this is for you. Enable it per profile in the profile settings.
Enable breaks
Long focus session? Enable breaks in your profile settings to allow one timed break per session — 5, 10, 15, or 30 minutes. Apps unblock during the break and re-block automatically when time's up. Strict Mode stays active so you can't delete anything during the break.
Schedule recurring sessions
Set up a schedule so blocking starts and stops automatically. Pick the days and hours — like weekdays 9am–5pm for a "Work" profile. No need to remember to tap anything.
Turn on Live Activities
Enable Live Activities in your profile to see your session timer on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. It's a constant reminder that you're in focus mode — and you don't need to open the app to check how much time is left.
Tracking your progress
Set a daily focus goal
Go to Settings and set how much focus time you're aiming for each day. This powers your Focus Score — a single number (0–100) that reflects how consistently you're hitting your goal.
Watch your Focus Score
Your Focus Score combines goal progress (50%), session quality (25%), and consistency (25%). It's not about logging the most hours — it's about showing up every day. Even short sessions keep your score healthy.
Focus with friends
Sign in and add friends with invite codes. You'll see when they're in a focus session and their weekly stats. It's lightweight accountability — no chats, no leaderboards, just knowing someone else is putting in the work.
Building the habit
Check your streaks
TezBlock tracks consecutive days of focus sessions. Open the app to see your streak on the home screen — don't break the chain.
Review your stats
Check the Stats tab to see your weekly focus time, session count, average per day, and current streak. Use it to see if you're improving week over week.
Get accountability
Add friends in the Friends tab and you'll see each other's focus activity. Knowing someone else can see whether you showed up today is a powerful motivator.
Don't aim for perfection
You'll slip up. You'll stop a session early. That's fine. The goal isn't zero screen time — it's intentional screen time. Every session you complete is a win.