Block social media
Block social media on iPhone with a stricter guard.
Mote is for the apps you open before you have decided to open them: social feeds, short video, games, and other reflex loops.
Short answer
Mote blocks the social app, then slows down the reflex to reopen it.
Instead of relying on one soft limit, Mote lets you guard individual apps or broader categories, set time rules, and use Strict Mode when you want a harder commitment.
Use cases
Built for the high-reflex apps.
Social feeds
Guard the apps you open for a quick check that turns into a longer session.
Short video
Block video loops when the next swipe is easier than stopping.
Games and other loops
Use the same blocker for games, shopping, news, or any app that becomes automatic.
Setup
Three practical ways to block social media.
Block specific apps
Pick the social apps that matter most, then guard those apps directly.
Use a category guard
Guard social, video, or games when a one-app rule leaves too many escape routes.
Add Strict Mode
Use Strict Mode when you want the block to be harder to loosen during the session.
What Mote is not trying to be
Not a shame dashboard
Mote is not built around streak pressure, leaderboards, public accountability, or a feed of productivity performance.
Not a child-monitoring suite
Mote is a self-control app blocker. It does not position itself as a parental control system or an employee monitoring tool.
Frequently asked questions
Can I block social media on iPhone with Mote?
Yes. Mote can guard individual social media apps or a broader category rule, depending on the apps you choose to block.
Can I keep essential apps available?
Yes. Mote is designed so essential apps such as maps, banking, health, or work tools can stay allowed.
Can I block TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, or similar apps?
Mote is built for high-reflex apps such as social media, short video, games, and other distracting apps. You choose the specific apps or categories to guard.
Is this a parental control feature?
No. This page describes self-blocking for your own iPhone, not a parental control suite.
Put a harder door in front of social media.
Mote is built for the moment before the scroll begins.