Observed arrival · 2026-10-09

A screen-time blocker with a sword in the stone

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Editorial interest 76/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

Excalibur presents an iPhone app blocker that limits how often—and for how long—you can reopen distracting apps, with optional guardian approval.

Landing page captured for the 2026-10-09 issue.

For: iPhone users trying to curb app habits
Worth noticing: Its listed emergency unlock has a five-minute wait, then opens restricted apps for 15 minutes.

Field notes

The page lays out a configurable lock: users choose apps, categories, or websites, then set a daily pull limit and duration. Guardian approval can involve a printed QR key, an NFC tag, or a friend responding to an in-app request. The site also describes delayed rule changes and an emergency unlock, while listing the App Store release as forthcoming.

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