Focus rules

A rule blocks selected apps on a schedule you choose.

Create a rule

1. Open Rules from Home.
2. Tap Add rule or pick a template.
3. Select the apps to block.
4. Choose the days and start and end times.
5. Save the rule.
6. Make sure the rule's switch is on.

If you turn the schedule off in the editor, the rule stays active all the time.

Templates

Templates are starting points for deep work, afternoons, evenings, sleep, or weekends. Edit apps, days, and times before you save.

iPhone vs Android

• iPhone: Scheduled rules can block apps after Screen Time access is on. After you save a rule, Milo registers the schedule with the system so blocking can start and stop even when the app is closed. Apple may apply the change the next time you use the phone after the start or end time.
• Android: You can create and save rules. Automatic scheduled blocking is not available yet. Blocking during a focus session still works.

Edit or remove a rule

1. Use the switch to turn a rule on or off.
2. When a rule is blocking now, Milo shows a Blocking now banner at the top with the active schedule and blocked apps. Other rules appear below as Other rules.
3. Tap a rule to edit it.
4. Delete rules you no longer need.

If an older rule will not edit, delete it and create a new one.

Rule not blocking on iPhone?

1. Confirm the rule is switched on.
2. Check the days and times.
3. Confirm Screen Time access in Milo The Pup Settings.
4. Open Milo The Pup once after saving the rule (so the schedule is registered).
5. Unlock or use the phone after the start time — Apple may wait until then to apply the shield.