What is the "All except" feature?
The “All except” option lets you block everything except a few key apps (Ex: Google Maps, Alarm, etc). This is currently available for "Blocking timer" and "Blocked hours" and can be a great way to simplify your setup.
How do I use "All except" feature?
Go to "Roots > tap the "+" button > Add new block > Select "Blocked hours" > Then select What to Block > Tap on Settings (top right, see image below) > Choose "Block all apps except selected" > Select apps that you don't want to be blocked (all other apps will be blocked)."
Note
We’ll soon be adding “All except” to "Always blocked" - stay tuned for updates!
Unfortunately, due to an Apple limitation, we won’t be able to bring “All Except” to "Daily limit". 😔
Alternative approach for "Daily limit" and "Always blocked":
If you'd prefer to use "Daily limit" or "Always blocked" instead, you can select entire categories in the app picker (like "Social," "Games," or "Entertainment"). Each full category only counts as one item toward the 50-item limit, which helps you block many apps efficiently.
Important note about the "Social" category
If you select Apple's "Social" category, it will block ALL apps within that category - including communication apps like WhatsApp and Messages. Since this is Apple's categorization, we can't control which apps are grouped together. To avoid blocking apps you need, we recommend searching for and selecting individual apps one at a time instead.
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