Questions, answered clearly

FlowBuddy is an iPhone app blocker for making app and website access more intentional. It can shield distractions, add a breathing pause, and offer short access windows when you deliberately need something.

FlowBuddy is currently available for iPhone and requires iOS 17 or later. It is not currently available for Android.

FlowBuddy uses Apple's Screen Time framework. After you grant Screen Time permission, you choose the apps or web domains you want FlowBuddy to shield on your device.

Yes. You can choose an app or a website on the free plan. FlowBuddy Pro lets you cover more apps, websites, and app categories.

Yes. The free plan blocks one app or one website and includes the breathing exercise, allowed schedules, and activity tracking. You only need Pro when you want to block more or use additional configurations.

No. Pro is available as monthly and yearly subscriptions or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Purchases are handled through Apple's App Store.

The US App Store currently lists monthly Pro at $4.90, yearly Pro at $9.99, and lifetime Pro at $19.99. Apple may show different prices by country or region, so check the App Store for your current local price.

Lifetime Pro is a one-time in-app purchase rather than a renewing subscription. Monthly and yearly plans renew through Apple until canceled.

Yes. FlowBuddy can offer a mindful 5 or 10-minute unblock, so you can complete a specific task without leaving the distraction open indefinitely.

No. The developer does not collect data from the app. Your app and website selections stay on your device, and Apple handles in-app purchases.

No. FlowBuddy does not show ads.

No app blocker should promise that. FlowBuddy depends on Apple Screen Time permission and is designed to add intentional friction, not to act as bypass-proof parental control. You can revoke its Screen Time access in iPhone Settings.