DMOnly locks Instagram, TikTok, and the apps that hijack your day. Open a 15-minute window when you really need them. They auto-lock when time's up.
Three principles that make DMOnly different.
Your social apps stay locked until you actively choose to use them. No more reflexive tapping the Instagram icon.
Each session is exactly 15 minutes. The apps auto-lock when time's up — no willpower required.
All data stays on your device. No accounts. No servers. No analytics. We can't see your apps or your usage.
Three taps. That's the whole product.
Choose the apps you want to manage. Instagram, TikTok, X, Snapchat, WhatsApp, YouTube, Reddit — anything.
When you need to check something, tap "Open Window" in DMOnly. Your apps unlock for 15 minutes.
Window expires, apps lock again. No friction, no guilt. Come back when you need another window.
Start free. Upgrade when you need more windows.
DMOnly uses Apple's official Screen Time API (Family Controls). The lock is a system-level shield managed by iOS — not by DMOnly directly. You can't bypass it without authenticating with Screen Time, even if you delete DMOnly.
No. That's intentional. The auto-lock guarantees you walk away when time's up, even if you don't want to. Willpower is the unreliable part — the timer isn't.
None. All state (which apps you've selected, today's usage count, subscription status) is stored locally on your device using Apple's App Group storage. There is no backend, no analytics, no third-party trackers.
Apple's DeviceActivity API enforces a 15-minute minimum on scheduled unlock windows. We tested shorter intervals — they're rejected by iOS. 15 minutes is the floor.
No. DMOnly is built for adults who want to manage their own habits. We don't support remote management, monitoring, or any third-party access.
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