Most relapses happen before conscious decision-making catches up.
iOS Focus Enforcement Platform
Get your time back. Make focus inevitable.
MonkMode does more than block apps. It actively recovers lost time by stopping autopilot opens, enforcing your rules, and turning distracted minutes into focused work blocks.
Time Leak Detection
Catch distraction drift before it costs your session.
Interruption Control
Friction and limits kill the automatic app-open loop.
Time Recovery
Saved minutes compound into protected deep-work hours.
Hard Blocking
System-level controls instead of reminders.
Open Limits
Control opens/day, not only minutes.
Challenge Alarms
Dismiss via math/typing with wake checks.
Real Analytics
DeviceActivity and Screen Time trend analysis.
Live Scroll Demo
Apps fly in. MonkMode blocks them in real time.
Scroll this section: the apps rush the phone, then the block engine shuts them down.
Step 1
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TikTok
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Facebook
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TikTok
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Distraction apps try to hijack focus
Social apps rush in first. That is where most focus systems fail.
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TikTok
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Why Most People Stay Stuck
Distraction is not a motivation problem. It is an enforcement problem.
If your current tools rely on reminders alone, your behavior will collapse during low-discipline moments.
Easy overrides and weak friction make “just one check” inevitable.
Without real usage analytics, users cannot identify and correct patterns.
Relapse Risk in the First Seconds
Risk is highest right after the first tap. MonkMode friction reduces that early spike before it turns into a binge.
Without enforcement
With MonkMode friction
Illustrative model for UX explanation only. Not a published clinical or population-average outcome claim.
How MonkMode Interrupts Autopilot
Instead of waiting for willpower, MonkMode inserts friction at the exact moment behavior starts.
78%
Autopilot completion
Without enforcement
32%
Autopilot completion
With MonkMode friction
- Step 1: Tap is interceptedThe shield appears before the target app opens.
- Step 2: Friction is appliedReason selection, hold flow, or timed challenge interrupts momentum.
- Step 3: Attempt is loggedBehavior data updates analytics, score trends, and intervention strength.
- Step 4: System adaptsRules, strictness, and routines improve based on pattern data.
Typical Focus App Loop
- Set timer
- Receive reminder
- Ignore reminder
- Open app anyway
- Lose momentum
MonkMode Enforcement Loop
- Set hard block rules
- Attempt gets intercepted by shield
- Friction/challenge interrupts autopilot
- Attempt is logged in analytics
- Scores, streaks, and settings adapt
Proof Layer
Every intervention becomes measurable behavior data
MonkMode combines enforcement, scoring, and rewards into one progression loop for consistent improvement.
Adaptive friction routes stop “tap without thinking” behavior before it becomes another binge.
Pickups, top apps, categories, and trend shifts feed a practical recovery and focus score.
XP, streaks, achievements, and session completion scoring reward disciplined behavior.
Behavior Recovery Trend (8 Weeks)
MonkMode converts interrupted opens into measurable score recovery, week after week.
+28%
Recovery Score
-39%
Compulsive Opens
4.6x
Deep Focus Sessions
Illustrative dashboard example only. Metrics shown are sample values, not guaranteed user outcomes.
Platform Breakdown
Feature depth across blocking, analytics, alarms, and recovery
Block Engine + Difficulty Paths
Immediate blocks, recurring schedules, downtime windows, daily limits, and open limits. Strictness modes route unlock attempts through harder intervention paths when needed.
- Scheduled and recurring block windows
- Open limits with cooldown/reset logic
- Temporary access grants with re-shielding
FamilyControls
ManagedSettings
Shield Actions
Analytics + Recovery Scoring
Real DeviceActivity and Screen Time metrics power weekly trends, pickups, app/category analysis, and a composite recovery model that updates from daily behavior.
- Top apps and category-level insights
- Pickups and switching-pattern visibility
- Brain-health style score progression
DeviceActivity
ActivityReport
Scoring Engine
Challenge Alarms + Wellness Layer
Difficulty-based alarms require actions to dismiss, with wake checks and follow-up protections. Sleep settings and HealthKit sync inform wake metrics and behavior scoring.
- Math and typing challenge-to-dismiss flows
- Snooze limits and mission-stage logic
- Sleep schedule integration and wake checks
AlarmKit path
HealthKit
UserNotifications
Monk Mode Sessions + Gamification
Deep-focus contracts with defined duration, strictness, blocked-attempt tracking, and completion events. Session quality impacts XP, levels, streaks, and achievement unlocks.
- Contract-based session setup
- Blocked-attempt event tracking
- Quality-aware reward and penalty system
Contracts
XP + Levels
Streaks
Home Dashboard
See all your progress in one place
Your MonkMode Home screen gives an instant read on whether your day is staying disciplined.
Open once, know exactly how your focus day is going.
Instead of guessing, users can track recovered time, streak quality, blocked attempts, and session momentum from a single home view.
- Clear proof that rules are working
- Fast check-in before a work block
- Motivation from visible daily wins
Use Cases
Different ways to run MonkMode during the week
Weekdays · 9 AM - 5 PM
Work Block
Suppress social feeds and low-value apps during deep work windows.
Every Day · 10 PM - 8 AM
Sleep Protection
Shut down late-night scroll loops and protect sleep consistency.
One-Off · 90 Minutes
Deadline Sprint
Run a strict one-off session with no-override unlock path.
Daily · Open Limit 5
Social Cap
Allow only a fixed number of opens per day for high-trigger apps.
Weekends · 5 PM - 8 PM
Family Time
Force device boundaries during dinners and uninterrupted time.
Mon-Fri · 6 AM - 8 AM
Morning Routine
Start the day with intentional focus before social or entertainment apps.
"MonkMode is built for people who are done negotiating with distractions. Real enforcement, adaptive friction, and measurable recovery data create a system you can actually rely on."
MonkMode Product Direction
Pricing
Choose the commitment level that matches your goals
All paid plans include the full enforcement stack: hard blocking, open limits, friction paths, analytics, alarms, and recovery scoring.
Monthly
Flexible Start
$10.00
per month
- Full feature access
- Best for testing your routine
- Cancel anytime
Yearly
Best Value
$5.00
per month on yearly plan
- Lower effective monthly cost
- Built for long-term habit change
- Priority support path
Lifetime
One-Time Access
$149.00
single payment
- Single payment entitlement
- No recurring subscription
- Ideal for permanent setup
| App | Their Price | MonkMode (Yearly) | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motion Pro AI | $19.00/month | $5.00/month | $14.00 less/month |
| Sunsama | $25.00/month | $5.00/month | $20.00 less/month |
| Opal (iOS) | $19.99/month | $5.00/month | $14.99 less/month |
| RescueTime Solo+ | $12.00/month | $5.00/month | $7.00 less/month |
| Freedom Premium | $8.99/month | $5.00/month | $3.99 less/month |
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Single-purpose product focus
MonkMode avoids team-collaboration overhead and AI seat pricing, so costs stay aligned to individual focus outcomes.
All core features in every paid plan
No paywalling of key enforcement features into higher tiers: hard blocks, open limits, friction, and analytics ship together.
Lifetime option available
Subscription-only tools compound each year. A lifetime option can become cheaper after a small number of billing cycles.
Last verified: February 15, 2026. Prices shown as monthly list prices and may vary by region, tax, or promotions.
FAQ
Common questions
Is MonkMode just a timer app?
No. It is a full focus-enforcement platform with hard blocking, unlock friction, analytics, recovery scoring, and challenge alarms.
Where does direct contact data go?
Direct contact writes into Firebase intake collections (`feedbackSubmissions` or `contactSubmissions`).
Which iOS extension targets are active?
MonkModeActivityReport, MonkModeDeviceMonitor, MonkModeShieldConfiguration, and MonkModeShieldAction.
How do I send feedback right now?
Use the direct contact route at `/contact.html?type=feedback&mode=direct#direct-contact`.
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MonkMode combines block strictness, behavior friction, recovery analytics, and discipline alarms into one platform built for long-term change.