Ochi: Block Websites & Apps1.8 - App Store

“A great tool if you’re looking for a way to become more focused and less distracted.” - 9to5Mac, Chance Miller
“The design of the iPhone & macOS app is appealing, both simple and colorful.” - TechRadar, Daryl Baxter
“Ochi lets you create a more focused work environment.” - MacStories, John Voorhees
“Great for maintaining productivity so you never accidentally find yourself on Twitter.” - Matthew Cassinelli
“Ochi is great for when you want to focus on really specific tasks.” - Christopher Lawley

Ochi helps you block distracting apps and website on your device, putting an end to excessively bad Social Media habits.

Pick the apps and website you would like to block, set up the app & website blocking, and you're all good to go!

And, if you'd like to block things during particular days, create a schedule to automatically restrict content.

Features;
. Block iOS apps (and Mac apps too with Ochi for Mac)
. Block websites and categories of websites
. Enable filters that run all day, or timed filters that cannot be stopped for a period of time
. Temporarily pause filters if you need to urgently access particular apps
. Schedule filters to block social media distractions during the day, and at bed time
. Lock filters to prevent making changes during moments of impulse
. Control Center widgets to control blocking from the Control Center or from the adjustable Lock Screen controls
. Integrate with Shortcuts to automate your productivity workflow
. Sync filters between iPhone, iPad, and Mac
. Handy widgets to quickly enable filters

If you have any questions, please reach out to ochi@michaeltigas.com.au

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Terms of Use: https://ochithe.app/termsofuse/

Version History Thank you for using Ochi!

This update adds support for the latest version of iOS and iPadOS, including minor bug fixes.

We hope you find them super helpful for your productivity. Please leave a kind review if you do! :) 1.8 Jul 9 Thank you for using Ochi in 2025!

This includes minor UI bug fixes on the main screen.

We hope you find them super helpful for your productivity. Please leave a kind review if you do! :) 1.7.2 06/02/2025 Thank you for using Ochi in 2024!

This update adds support for the latest version of iOS and iPadOS, including new features such as dynamic app icons and Control Center widgets, so you can easily control blocking distractions from the Control Center or from the adjustable Lock Screen controls.

We hope you find them super helpful for your productivity. Please leave a kind review if you do! :) 1.7.1 09/12/2024 Thank you for using Ochi in 2024!

This update adds support for the latest version of iOS and iPadOS, including new features such as dynamic app icons and Control Center widgets, so you can easily control blocking distractions from the Control Center or from the adjustable Lock Screen controls.

We hope you find them super helpful for your productivity. Please leave a kind review if you do! :) 1.7 09/11/2024 Thank you for using Ochi!

This update includes minor bug fixes. 1.6.12 07/24/2024 Thank you for using Ochi!

This update includes minor bug fixes. 1.6.11 07/09/2024 Thank you for using Ochi!

This update includes minor bug fixes. 1.6.10 07/02/2024 Thank you for using Ochi!

This update includes minor bug fixes. 1.6.3 04/08/2024 Thank you for using Ochi!

This update includes improvements including;
- Fixed an issue that prevented selecting website categories
- Updated App Blocking instructions for iOS 17
- Improved app performance & reliability
- Fixed an issue where the Upgrade to Pro banner would appear for Pro users 1.6.2 01/25/2024 Thank you for using Ochi!

This update fixes some text not appearing correctly. 1.6.1 11/19/2023 Thank you for using Ochi!

Plenty of juicy goodies in store today for the newest version of iOS, coming soon to an iPhone or iPad near you...
- Added App Shortcuts support
- The Start Filter widget now shows the remaining time for a particular enabled filter
- Widgets have been optimised for StandBy 1.6 09/13/2023 Thank you for using Ochi!

This update fixes an issue where it was difficult to hide a banner via the close button. 1.5.3 08/30/2023 Thank you for using Ochi!

This update adds 100 new selectable iOS apps to block! 1.5.2 08/18/2023 Thank you for using Ochi!

This update adds 100 new selectable iOS apps to block! 1.5.1 08/17/2023 Thank you for using Ochi!

This update is a hefty one which includes a brand spanking new design across the app, for folks on iOS 16.

Block apps and websites with easy-to-understand instructions, and if you get stuck, check out the new Help & More tab for tips.

Enjoy! 1.5 08/14/2023 Thank you for using Ochi!

This update fixes an crash that occurred when starting a filter. 1.4.4 07/20/2023 Thank you for using Ochi!

Improvements;
- Fixed an issue that randomly caused the app to crash when starting a filter
- Fixed an issue that prevented widgets from updating their UI 1.4.3 07/18/2023 Thank you for using Ochi!

Improvements;
- Fixed an issue that randomly caused the app to crash when starting a filter
- Fixed an issue that prevented widgets from updating their UI
- Fixed an issue that prevented showing the Prime Day 23 promo 1.4.2 07/11/2023 Thank you for using Ochi!

Improvements;
- Fixed an issue that randomly caused the app to crash when starting a filter
- Fixed an issue that prevented widgets from updating their UI 1.4.1 07/11/2023 Thank you for using Ochi!

This update includes bug fixes for iOS 16.4 and above. 1.4.0 07/01/2023 Thank you for using Ochi!

This update includes a few minor bug fixes. 1.3.1 05/20/2023 - Added App Shortcuts with commands for starting and stopping a filter 1.3 11/13/2022 What's New:
- Added Telegram + VK apps
- Added Sports + Games website categories

Improvements:
- Fixed an issue that was causing app & website blocking to fail in iOS 16 + iPadOS 16
- Fixed issue where websites couldn't be added if they were capitalised
- Shortcuts now displays an error when trying to start an "untimed" filter over a matching active "timed" filter
- Thank you Thomas + Joe for localising into French and Vietnamese! 1.2.0 10/26/2022 - Chinese & Hindi localisation support!
- Added Shopping to the website category list 1.1.2 04/26/2022 - German & Spanish localisation support!
- A new FAQ page
- Added filter summary to the iPad Sidebar UI
- Improved Schedule screen UI
- Fixed an issue where a timed active filter would continue after it was completed
- Fixed an issue where scheduled filters were randomly disabled
- Fixed Restore Purchase and Redeem Code button text 1.1.1 04/05/2022