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blockit is a free iOS app created by Jordi Kitto and listed in the Business & Productivity category. It’s designed to help users reduce online distractions by removing attention-grabbing portions of popular websites while leaving useful functionality intact.
Supported platforms and sites
blockit works on iPhone, iPad and Mac (settings synchronize across devices via iCloud). It targets commonly distracting destinations such as:
- YouTube
How the tool removes distractions
Instead of blocking whole websites, blockit surgically hides specific page elements that typically consume time — for example, the Facebook News Feed — while keeping practical features like notifications, events, friends lists and messenger available. The app uses Apple’s Safari Content Blocker system, so the content removal happens locally in the Safari browser; nothing is forwarded to an external server, preserving user privacy. Note: the selective removal only applies when you browse through Safari.
Main capabilities
- iCloud synchronization keeps your preferences and blocked items consistent across all your Apple devices.
- URL-based blocking lets you block entire sites simply by specifying their web address.
- A Dark Mode option provides a more comfortable viewing experience for low-light conditions.
- Element-level blocking enables you to choose precisely which parts of a page to hide according to your needs.
An alternative to consider
If you’re exploring other options, Paper by WeTransfer (free) is commonly recommended as an alternative tool for focus and creativity.
Quick recommendation
If certain websites regularly derail your productivity, try blockit to hide only the distracting pieces of those pages while retaining the parts you still need.
Technical
- iPhone
- Free
