About WaitToUnlock

Why I built this

Hi, I'm Dan, the founder of WaitToUnlock.

I didn't want to install yet another app blocker on my phone just to use it less. iOS already has Screen Time built in, and I wanted to stick with that as much as possible. The problem was the "Ignore Limit" button. I set my own limits, so I could always tap through them whenever I wanted, which made the whole thing pointless.

The usual fix is to have someone else set the passcode for you. Being an introvert, I found that awkward, I didn't want to keep asking another person to unlock my phone every time. So that's when I built WaitToUnlock: a way to set a Screen Time passcode I genuinely don't know, then wait before I can get it back, without pulling anyone else into it or installing another app.

What I care about

WaitToUnlock is independent and self-funded. There are no ads, and I will never sell your data. Your passcode is encrypted and only ever revealed to you. The product earns money one way: a single $19.99 payment for lifetime access, which is optional.

The simple design is on purpose. WaitToUnlock does one thing, and I'd rather it do that one thing cleanly than bury it under features nobody asked for. If it feels a little plain, that's fine by me, the less there is competing for your attention, the better it does its job. I'd rather build something I'm proud of and stand behind than chase growth at your expense.

Get in touch

If you have a question, an idea, or something isn't working, I'd genuinely like to hear it. Email me at hello@waittounlock.com or head to the support page. The founder reads every message, because right now that's me.