Pick the apps & set the timer
Lock distracting apps like TikTok, YouTube, or Reels for 1 hour up to 7 days — or set recurring schedules for evenings, bedtime, or exam season.
iPhone (Screen Time) · Android · Ages 16+
Lock your scroll apps.
Lock your scroll apps.
A friend
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Willpower runs out at midnight. Hand the key to 1–3 close friends instead: want back into TikTok or YouTube early? Tap Call for help — they decide whether you get 15 minutes, a flat nope, or a Pomodoro task first.
"Nope. You got this."
Chôm holds your apps hostage until release — or rescue.
No login or phone number
Locked app list never leaves your phone
Always a 60-min offline exit
Chôm holds your locked apps with a friend's note pinned underneath.
0 accounts — keypair lives on your phone
0 app names ever sent to the server
60-min Emergency unlock — works completely offline
Calls, maps & banking never blocked
How it works
Three steps. No awkward account setup.
Start a lock in 15 seconds, hand a friend a 6-digit code or QR, and actually stick to what you meant to finish.
Give the key to 1–3 friends
Share a 6-digit invite or QR code and sign your pledge with a finger stroke. Friends don't need an account, phone number, or email either.
Call for help — or sit it out
Need in early? Tap Call for help. A key keeper can grant 5–60 minutes, reply no, or ask for a task (like a clean 25-min Pomodoro). When time expires, the lock closes back automatically.
Built for real friends
Strict enough to pause the scroll. Kind enough to stay safe.
Built from the ground up for iPhone (Screen Time) and Android (Accessibility) with real human accountability and guaranteed escape hatches.
Group locks, dares & friendly banter
Lock together with up to 4 friends until the exact same release time, dare a friend into a focus session, leave short sticky-note replies, react, and check the 30-day toughness leaderboard.
Delegated lock permissions with clear limits
Let one trusted friend remotely lock you when you ask them to — strictly inside the apps, hours, daily cap, and expiry date you set. You see who holds permission and can revoke it offline anytime.
Built-in Pomodoro that earns your unlock
Run focus rounds while your scroll apps stay covered. Rounds where you stayed put become clean-focus proof you can attach when calling for help.
Always a way out — even with zero signal
Every lock auto-releases on schedule even without internet. Tap Emergency unlock to open any lock after a 60-minute countdown (free, offline, no friend needed). Calls, SMS, emergency numbers, Settings, banking, maps, and ride-hailing are never blocked.
Inside the app
Screens straight from iOS & Android builds.
The shieldTry opening a locked app — Chôm stops the reflex loop.
Calling for helpSend a short note asking your key keeper for 15 minutes.
Clean focus roundStay inside the timer to attach proof to your rescue plea.
Who's toughestFriendly 30-day streak comparison only inside your circle.
Zero-knowledge app list
What leaves your phone, and what stays sealed on it.
RANSOM doesn't even ask what apps you lock. Read the full Privacy Policy or see how deletion works.
Never leaves your phone
- Which apps you locked (bundle IDs, package names, app names, or websites).
- Which apps you open, when, or how many minutes you spent scrolling.
- Screen contents, typing, photos in your library, contacts, or location.
- Your phone's Ed25519 private signing key.
Shared only so locks work
- Random device ID, display name you choose, optional Chôm face or EXIF-stripped photo.
- Lock name (e.g. "Exam prep"), count of locked apps, end time, and rescue notes/banter between you and your circle.
- Opt-out Crashlytics crash traces and opt-in anonymous feature counts — never containing app names or ad IDs.
- Tap Me → Delete all data anytime to erase everything from the server immediately.
Free & Pro
What is free today stays free.
No paywall on the block screen, no paywall when you call for help, and never a charge to use Emergency unlock.
Standard · Free
- Instant locks, recurring schedules (bedtime, study hours), and group locks up to 4 people.
- Up to 3 key keepers, invites, dares, tasks, banter & pokes.
- 60-minute offline Emergency unlock — always free.
- Built-in Pomodoro timer, weekly stats, and share cards.
RANSOM Pro · Optional upgrade
- Run multiple locks at once (e.g. separate work, study, and bedtime rules).
- Taper mode — give yourself a daily minute budget per group, then lock for the rest of the day once it's spent.
- Available as Monthly, Yearly (with a 7-day free trial if eligible), or one-time Lifetime via App Store & Google Play.
- Prices shown in-app in your local currency before checkout.
Support & FAQ
Common questions
How does RANSOM block apps without seeing their names on the server?
On iPhone, RANSOM uses Apple's Screen Time API (Family Controls): iOS gives RANSOM opaque tokens rather than readable app names. On Android, RANSOM uses the AccessibilityService API locally on your device strictly to check which package just came to the foreground and cover it with Chôm's block screen. Neither platform sends app names to RANSOM's servers.
What happens if my friend falls asleep or my phone has no signal?
Two safeguards guarantee you are never stuck: first, every lock auto-releases on the phone at its scheduled end time even completely offline. Second, you can tap Emergency unlock on the shield or home screen to start a 60-minute offline countdown — when it finishes, the lock opens without anyone approving.
Since there are no accounts, what happens if I switch phones or reinstall?
Because RANSOM stores no email or phone number, reinstalling starts a fresh random device ID and your old active locks or key keepers cannot be transferred. However, any active RANSOM Pro subscription or Lifetime purchase belongs to your Apple ID or Google account and restores cleanly via Restore purchase.
How do I delete my data or report abuse?
In the app, open the Me tab and tap Delete all data (if a lock is currently running, wait for release or finish an Emergency unlock first). Already uninstalled? Email us with your display name and a key keeper's display name and we will delete it within 72 hours. You can also long-press any message or photo inside a lock to report or block someone immediately.
Need help with RANSOM or App Review?
Email uralab95@gmail.com
Reach the developer directly — replies usually arrive within 24–72 hours. · Package ID: vn.ransom.app