Lock Me Out - App/Site Blocker

TEQTIC Apps LLC

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About this app

Can't put your phone down? Lock Me Out is a powerful and feature rich app blocker that locks you out of your chosen apps and websites when you would rather be doing something else.

Please check www.dontkillmyapp.com to ensure Lock Me Out is able to run in the background on your device!

Brief Overview (detailed overview below)
• Block chosen apps, allow chosen apps, or allow lock-screen only
• Block or allow chosen websites
• Password protection for entry, uninstall, and tampering
• Automatic lockouts based on usage: time in apps, # app opens, # device unlocks
• Only lock at chosen locations
• Hide notifications from blocked apps
• Turn on DND/silence ringer during lockouts
• Works in split screen, picture-in-picture, and Samsung's pop-up views
• Temporary emergency access
• View usage statistics
• Notifications to warn you about your usage
• No ads!

Lock Me Out has helped hundreds of thousands of people spend less time on their phones and other devices. It's proven to be an invaluable tool for students who wish to focus on studying, and for parents who wish to limit their children's screen time with a strict parental control app. Originally released in 2014, it continues to improve with new features based on user feedback.

Customer service is a top priority at TEQTIC. If you need help, please use the "Contact Support" menu option inside the app or email [e-mail]! We strive to respond to all emails as quickly as possible.

Install now to free yourself from digital distractions and reclaim your precious time!

Detailed Overview
App Blocking Modes
There are three app blocking modes. The first mode blocks the chosen apps and allows the rest. The second mode allows the chosen apps and blocks the rest. The third and strictest mode only allows use of the lock-screen. You can still answer calls or call emergency numbers in this mode.

Website Blocking Modes
There are two website blocking modes. The first mode blocks the chosen URLs or URL keywords and allows the rest. The second mode allows the chosen URLs or URL keywords and blocks the rest.

Usage Based Lockouts
Usage based lockouts have rules that trigger automatic lockouts based on your device usage. You can set up usage rules based on time spent in chosen apps, total screen time, the number of times apps are opened, or the number of device unlocks. Usage rules are scheduled to be enforced at the chosen times.

Scheduled Lockouts
Scheduled lockouts occur at the chosen times regardless of usage.

Lockout Options
Each lockout has its own configurable options:
• Unlock periodically with regular breaks (pomodoro)
• Hide notifications from blocked apps
• Turn on Do Not Disturb (DND)
• Silence the ringer
• Only lock at chosen physical locations
• Allow a chosen payment to end the lockout early

Reducing notifications is important to help us eliminate frequent interruptions, which is vital for our focus, productivity, and mental health. Having lockouts limited to specific physical locations can improve focus while at school, the gym, or anywhere else apps can be a distraction. Less time spent on your phone at night can also improve your sleep.

Premium Version
The premium version allows an unlimited number of lockouts, apps, websites, and locations. It allows enabling the option to prevent uninstallation and tampering so that you can't get out of lockouts. Please consider upgrading to support future development! We want everyone to conquer their addiction. If you cannot afford the premium version, please email us.

Sensitive Permissions
The Accessibility Service permission is required to detect which apps or websites are open, so that your chosen apps and websites can be blocked. Information provided by the Accessibility Service is not collected or shared in any way.

Ratings and reviews

Keeps giving an error message that I "can't edit routines while the app is in use" even though the app was currently disabled. If the app is disabled, it shouldn't still have control. I set it to work during a certain time frame. The time frame was over and it still had me locked out. I had to completely uninstall and restart my phone to fix the problem. And no, I didn't set it to do that. Stop trying to control outside of the permissions given. I can't even express how mad this made me.

Almost perfect. Except for the usage blockout feature. I set up YouTube to block for 1 hour when I use it for 10 minutes, and the only way that works is for me to add it to the block list in the usage feature too. But even when I never used it at all for the the whole day, when I open it for the first time it still blocks me for one hour anyway??? Then after that hour is done, it will work as normal, until it does it again later??? Maybe it's a bug or maybe I'm just confused 🤷🏼‍♀️

This is the most complete blocking app I'm aware of. It's excellent at preventing circumventing. Virtually any parameter and method by which you want to block something, there is a way. I find it very helpful to have ways to block everything and provide a short list of only a few things you will allow. Great for total elimination of distractions.

What’s new

v7.2.5 (2025.10.28)
-Many bug fixes
-Updated translations
-Please view the full changelog at www.teqtic.com/lockmeout-changelog or by going to Menu -> About Lock Me Out -> Changelog