Frequently asked questions

What does Rocus do?

Rocus blocks the apps you choose, on rules you set. When you open a blocked app, a shield asks you to choose: your intention, or to scroll. Each choice is counted as New self or Old self, so you can see which one you are feeding.

How is it different from Screen Time limits?

Apple’s own limits can be dismissed with one tap on “Ignore Limit”. Rocus asks you to make a choice every time, can cap how many times a day you choose to scroll, and offers a hard block and focus sessions that take the scroll button away. Apps are grouped into profiles, each with its own rules.

What happens when I choose to scroll?

The app opens for 15 minutes, then the shield comes back. If the profile has an open limit, each choice counts toward it, and once the limit is reached the shield stays up for the rest of the day.

When does a profile block its apps?

You choose for each profile: always, on a schedule (for example 9 to 5 on weekdays), or after a daily time limit, when the profile’s apps have been used for a set number of minutes. You can pick apps, whole categories and websites.

What are a hard block and a focus session?

A hard block removes the scroll button from a profile’s shield, so its apps stay closed. A focus session does the same for a set time. You can still edit or remove a hard block in Rocus itself, so it never traps you.

Is my data private?

Yes. There is no account. Your profiles, schedules, reasons and choices stay on your device, and Rocus cannot even see which apps you block: Apple gives it a sealed token, not the app’s name. Only two things leave it: your purchase status, through our subscription processor, and anonymous ad measurement through Apple.

Why does Rocus need Screen Time permission?

Blocking on iPhone works only through Apple’s Screen Time APIs, and they need your permission. The data they use stays on your device under Apple’s protections. You can turn the permission off in iOS Settings at any time.

How much does Rocus cost?

Rocus needs a Rocus Pro subscription. The plans and their prices in your currency are shown in the app and on the App Store before you subscribe, and both plans start with a 7-day free trial. Apple gives a free trial once per Apple ID.

How do I cancel?

In iOS Settings → your name → Subscriptions → Rocus, or in the app under Profile → Subscription → Manage subscription. Cancel at least 24 hours before the trial or period ends to avoid the next charge. You keep Pro until the end of the period you paid for.

What happens if my subscription ends?

Rocus lifts its shields and asks you to subscribe. Your profiles stay saved on your device and come back exactly as they were when you subscribe again.

I have a new phone. How do I get Pro back?

Install Rocus, sign in to the App Store with the same Apple ID, and tap Restore purchases on the paywall or under Profile → Subscription. Your profiles and history were stored on the old phone, so you set your profiles up again.

Which devices does Rocus work on?

iPhone with iOS 16 or later. There is no iPad, Android or Mac version.

Something not working? See Support, or write to support@rocus.app.