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Why are my apps not blocking as expected?

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    None of my apps are being blocked or allowed as expected

    Option 1: Check if you have enabled screentime access for Tap Out.

    • Go to Settings > Screentime > toggle Tap Out to ON.

    Option 2: Check if you have screentime limits enabled for the apps that are not being blocked/allowed as expected.

    Unfortunately, screentime limits can interfere with Tap Out.

    • Go to Settings > Screentime > App Limits and disable them. It may be the case you need to disable these on other devices too.
    • If you have disabled the limits, but the apps are still not behaving as expected, reinstall Tap Out and restart your device

    Option 3:. Check if you have other screentime apps (like Forest or OneSec) that limit or block your app usage. This can unfortunately interfere with Tap Out. If you have them, disable these. If the apps are still not behaving as expected, close and open Tap Out and restart your device if needed.

    Option 4: Reinstall the Tap Out app and/or reboot your device
    This has solved the issue on multiple occasions



    Some of my apps are not being blocked or allowed as expected

    1. Check if you have selected more than 49 items in your mode in the Tap Out app (unfortunately a limit set by Apple).

    Reduce your selected number to <49, and your Tap Out should work as you expect!

    2. Check if you have screentime limits enabled for the apps that are not being blocked/allowed as expected. Unfortunately, screentime limits can interfere with Tap Out.

    • Go to Settings > Screentime > App Limits and disable them. It may be the case you need to disable these on other devices too.
    • If you have disabled the limits, but the apps are still not behaving as expected, reinstall Tap Out and restart your device

    3. Check if you have other screentime apps (like Forest or OneSec) that limit or block your app usage. This can unfortunately interfere with Tap Out. If you have them, disable these. If the apps are still not behaving as expected, close and open Tap Out and restart your device if needed.


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    If you're still having trouble after completing the steps on this page, contact us at:
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