Meet Instalock

Stop doomscrolling. Instalock gives you a fixed window to use Instagram, then locks you out so you can get back to real life.

Timed Access

Set a usage window from 1 to 60 minutes. When your time is up, Instagram gets locked automatically.

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Enforced Cooldown

A cooldown period of up to 2 hours keeps you off the app. No willpower required.

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Auto Reset

After the cooldown, your usage window resets and the cycle begins again. Set it and forget it.

How it works

1

Grant Screen Time access

Instalock uses Apple's built-in Screen Time APIs to manage app restrictions securely on your device.

2

Pick your app

Select Instagram (or any app) from the system picker and set your usage and cooldown durations.

3

Live your life

Instalock runs in the background. When you hit your limit, a blocking screen appears. When the cooldown ends, you're free again.