How To Block Instagram on iPhone and iPad (2025)
There are several ways to block Instagram on your iPhone. To save you time, we tested them all and picked the two best ones. Good news: both are free!
Guide
Oct 13, 2025
3 min
Method 1: Block Instagram from Your iPhone Settings
This option is definitely the easiest and most accessible. However, it’s not the most effective or the one that delivers the best results.
Go to your iPhone settings.
Tap Screen Time → App Limits → Add Limit.
Select Instagram, then tap Next.
Select 0 h and 0 min, then tap the blue checkmark.
✅ Pros: It only takes a couple of seconds to set up.
❌ Cons: You can easily bypass it by ignoring the limit.
Method 1: Block Instagram from Your iPhone Settings
This option is definitely the easiest and most accessible. However, it’s not the most effective or the one that delivers the best results.
Go to your iPhone settings.
Tap Screen Time → App Limits → Add Limit.
Select Instagram, then tap Next.
Select 0 h and 0 min, then tap the blue checkmark.
✅ Pros: It only takes a couple of seconds to set up.
❌ Cons: You can easily bypass it by ignoring the limit.
Method 1: Block Instagram from Your iPhone Settings
This option is definitely the easiest and most accessible. However, it’s not the most effective or the one that delivers the best results.
Go to your iPhone settings.
Tap Screen Time → App Limits → Add Limit.
Select Instagram, then tap Next.
Select 0 h and 0 min, then tap the blue checkmark.
✅ Pros: It only takes a couple of seconds to set up.
❌ Cons: You can easily bypass it by ignoring the limit.
Your phone, your rules. Block on command and own your time.
For 30min
Everyday
On weekends
During workhours
From 10 pm to 8 am
For 7 days
All the time
Your phone, your rules. Block on command and own your time.
For 30min
Everyday
On weekends
During workhours
From 10 pm to 8 am
For 7 days
All the time
Your phone, your rules. Block on command and own your time.
For 30min
Everyday
On weekends
During workhours
From 10 pm to 8 am
For 7 days
All the time
Method 2: Block Instagram with Jomo (iOS 16+)
Jomo is available for free on iPhone, iPad, and Mac (starting from iOS 16 and macOS 14). It’s the most complete blocking app in the Apple ecosystem, packed with unique features and deep customization. So if you’ve got creative ideas or very specific needs—this app is for you!
Open Jomo.
Go to Rules → + → Recurring Session.
Block → select Instagram.
After → choose a max. Duration after which you’ll block these apps.
Tap Start!
✅ Pros: You can turn on Strict Mode if you struggle to stick to your limits.
❌ Cons: It’s so effective you might never want to turn it off!
Method 2: Block Instagram with Jomo (iOS 16+)
Jomo is available for free on iPhone, iPad, and Mac (starting from iOS 16 and macOS 14). It’s the most complete blocking app in the Apple ecosystem, packed with unique features and deep customization. So if you’ve got creative ideas or very specific needs—this app is for you!
Open Jomo.
Go to Rules → + → Recurring Session.
Block → select Instagram.
After → choose a max. Duration after which you’ll block these apps.
Tap Start!
✅ Pros: You can turn on Strict Mode if you struggle to stick to your limits.
❌ Cons: It’s so effective you might never want to turn it off!
Method 2: Block Instagram with Jomo (iOS 16+)
Jomo is available for free on iPhone, iPad, and Mac (starting from iOS 16 and macOS 14). It’s the most complete blocking app in the Apple ecosystem, packed with unique features and deep customization. So if you’ve got creative ideas or very specific needs—this app is for you!
Open Jomo.
Go to Rules → + → Recurring Session.
Block → select Instagram.
After → choose a max. Duration after which you’ll block these apps.
Tap Start!
✅ Pros: You can turn on Strict Mode if you struggle to stick to your limits.
❌ Cons: It’s so effective you might never want to turn it off!
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Crafted in Europe
All rights reserved to Jomo SAS, 2025
The Joy Of Missing Out
Crafted in Europe
All rights reserved to Jomo SAS, 2025