Blocker retention
Best App Blocker for People Who Delete App Blockers
PlanKept is a strong option for people who delete app blockers because it gives the block a useful exit. Apps are blocked or limited while the plan is unresolved, then access can return when the real-world goal is complete and proof is accepted.
- Delete-proof the rule by making the unlock condition a walk, workout, or study block.
- Keep TikTok blocked until the workout is done instead of blocking it forever.
- Use app access as a reward for the thing you already wanted yourself to do.
Why people delete blockers
A blocker becomes easy to delete when it only feels like an obstacle. If the app just says no, the user can start treating the blocker as the enemy instead of treating the distraction as the problem.
Why PlanKept is different
PlanKept keeps the useful app-blocking function, but attaches it to a plan that benefits you. The way out is not giving up on the rule. The way out is completing the real-life action that made the rule worth setting.
- Full blocks when the app would break the plan.
- Minute caps when lighter pressure is enough.
- Proof review or allowed phone data to clear the active rule.
- Recurring patterns when the same promise should come back.
The right fit
PlanKept is best when the problem is not only screen time, but sequence: you want the useful action first and the distracting app after. That makes it a much better fit than a generic block for people who resent arbitrary restrictions.
FAQ
Direct answers
Will PlanKept stop me from deleting every blocker?
No app can force long-term motivation by itself. PlanKept improves the bargain by making the block feel purposeful: do the thing you chose, then earn the apps back.
Is PlanKept still strict enough?
Yes. It can still be framed around real app blocks or minute caps. The difference is that the strictness is tied to a plan instead of an arbitrary timer.