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# App Blocking for Apple iPhones and iPads (non Apple Family members)

ScreenCoach blocks the child from using apps on mobile devices (as well as desktops).

[To see a demo of this working, click here](https://youtu.be/IMIYds6cLlo)

Note we use Apple's Screen time Controls to block iPhones & iPads

This option described below is needed if the device being used by the child is not part of an Apple Family. You MUST have iOS 16 or later for this option.

It works best with an Apple family setup because the kids can't turn it off!

If the Apple ID on the device is in an apple family, [you should use these instructions instead](https://help.myscreencoach.com/en/article/setting-up-app-blocking-with-screencoach-on-ios-the-complete-guide-1kbob1h/)

**Here is a YouTube video for setting up app blocking on iOS**  
**(Apple family but almost the same!)****  
[https://youtu.be/E8QSkD5OYaM]([https://youtu.be/E8QSkD5OYaM](https://youtu.be/E8QSkD5OYaM))