A private log of why
Every open gets a reason. Over a week you see patterns, not just minutes.
The Opal alternative that asks why
Whyfor asks why before each app opens. Skip the question or run out the clock, and the app stays locked. Then your recap shows where your screen time really went.
$49.99/year or $7.99/month after 3-day free trial
On Android? Join the waitlist →
Tap a blocked app to try it.
How to block apps with Whyfor
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1The shield asks why
Open a blocked app and a calm screen asks why, before anything loads.
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2You pick a reason and a time
Bored, habit, a message, work. Then 5, 15 or 30 minutes.
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3The recap shows what happened
Time you meant to spend next to the time you spent.
See where your screen time really went
Every open, with the reason you gave. Meant and actual, side by side.
Not just another app blocker
Meant vs. actual
The recap puts the time you meant to spend next to the time you actually spent.
Emergency open, on the record
Need in now? Get 5 minutes, a few times a day. Each one shows up in your recap.
Your reasons stay on your iPhone.
One plan. Try it free for 3 days.
3-day free trial. Cancel anytime in iPhone Settings. Billed through the App Store.
Questions about blocking apps on iPhone
How do I block apps on iPhone?
Pick the apps that pull you in. Whyfor shields them on your iPhone and asks why before one opens. You choose a reason and a time.
Can I block Instagram on iPhone?
Yes. Shield Instagram the same way as any other app. Whyfor asks for a reason before it opens, and that reason stays in the recap on your iPhone.
Does Whyfor work with Screen Time?
Yes. Whyfor uses Apple's Screen Time to shield the apps you pick. The block lives on your iPhone.
Is Whyfor an Opal alternative?
Whyfor asks why before a blocked app opens, then shows what you meant to do next to what you did. It is an iPhone app with one yearly plan and a 3-day trial.
Is my usage data private?
Your reasons stay on your iPhone. This website stores an email only if you join the Android waitlist, and only to send that one note.
How much does Whyfor cost compared to Opal?
Whyfor is $49.99 a year or $7.99 a month, and every plan starts with a 3-day free trial. Check Opal's current price on its App Store page. The bigger difference is how it works: Whyfor asks why before an app opens, keeps it locked if you skip the question, and shows your reasons in a private recap.
Block your first app today.
It asks why before it opens.
$49.99/year or $7.99/month after 3-day free trial