Stop scrolling. Start lifting.
Auto-blocks distracting apps the moment your rest ends.
Watch runs the timer. iPhone blocking applies when your phone is reachable.
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Features
Strong haptics alert you the moment rest ends. Works reliably even with your wrist down.
Automatically blocks distracting apps when your rest ends. You choose which ones. Uses Apple Screen Time — no content access.
Emergency unlock button. Disable blocking anytime. End workout to instantly unshield.
How It Works
Open SetLock on your Apple Watch and begin your gym session.
After completing a set, tap to start your customized rest countdown.
When the timer hits zero, the distracting apps you selected on your iPhone are automatically blocked.
Hit "Set Done" to keep moving — blocking ends automatically when you're back to work.
Privacy
We use Managed Settings / Screen Time APIs only to apply app shields you select during workouts; we do not access or transmit device activity or app usage history.
Support
Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you.
jsokol@icloud.com Usually within 24 hoursFAQ
No. SetLock only uses Apple's Screen Time APIs to temporarily shield apps you select. We cannot and do not read your messages, browsing history, or any content within apps.
Yes. You have full control over which apps are shielded. Use Apple's built-in app picker to select specific apps or entire categories. You can change your selection anytime.
The Watch app works independently for timing your rest periods. App shielding commands are queued and delivered when your iPhone is reachable. Your workout data syncs automatically.
Absolutely. You can disable app shielding entirely in Settings, use the emergency unlock button during a workout, or simply end your workout to remove all shields immediately.
No. SetLock is designed for individuals managing their own focus during workouts. It uses the "Individual" authorization mode of Apple's Family Controls framework—you control your own device only.