Block apps with
a physical tag.
Fika is an iPhone app that blocks the apps and websites you choose. After setup, hold the top of your iPhone near a physical NFC tag, then tap the notification to start or stop blocking.
Buy now · $49.99For iPhone · iOS 16.4 or later
Why use a tag?
Keep the tag away from where you usually scroll. Unblocking then takes a deliberate trip back to it.
By your bedroom door
Block social and video apps before bed. Leave the tag by the door so you have to get out of bed to use it again.
In the backseat of your car
While parked, block distracting apps and leave calls and navigation unblocked. Keep the tag in the backseat. Use it again only after parking.
Away from your desk
Block the apps you check while working. Keep the tag in another room so a quick scroll takes more than picking up your phone.
Illustrations · tag design to be confirmed.
How Fika works
Choose what to block
Allow Screen Time access, then select apps, categories, and websites in Fika.
Set up your tag
Follow Fika’s guide to connect your physical NFC tag.
Use it to block and unblock
Hold your iPhone near the tag, then tap its notification. Repeat to stop blocking.
You can also set up a Shortcuts automation to run immediately, without tapping a notification.
Questions about Fika
- Choose what stays available
- Only your selections are blocked. Save different profiles for bedtime, driving, or work, and assign them to your tags.
- Need access without your tag?
- Each installation includes five emergency unlocks. Hold for 20 seconds to use one. With assistive technology, wait 20 seconds, then confirm.
- How firm is blocking?
- The tag adds a physical step before unblocking. iOS still lets the device owner revoke Screen Time access.
