New guides, tools, and acquisition write-ups from the makers of SproutGuard. https://shantj.github.io/sproutguard/feed.xml 2026-08-08T19:39:25Z Sam_tj https://shantj.github.io/sproutguard/block-pinterest-on-iphone.html 2026-08-08T19:39:25Z

The built-in Screen Time setup for blocking Pinterest on iPhone, including the app, pinterest.com and pin.it short-link routes.

https://shantj.github.io/sproutguard/block-linkedin-on-iphone.html 2026-08-08T15:45:00Z

The built-in Screen Time setup for blocking LinkedIn on iPhone, including the app, linkedin.com and lnkd.in short-link routes.

https://shantj.github.io/sproutguard/block-bluesky-on-iphone.html 2026-08-08T15:45:00Z

The built-in Screen Time setup for blocking Bluesky on iPhone, including the app, bsky.app and go.bsky.app shared-link routes.

https://shantj.github.io/sproutguard/block-reels-on-iphone.html 2026-08-08T03:04:10Z

The honest setup for stopping Instagram and Facebook Reels on iPhone when iOS cannot block only the Reels tab.

https://shantj.github.io/sproutguard/how-to-block-app-downloads-on-iphone.html 2026-08-07T22:57:10Z

The built-in Screen Time setup for blocking App Store installs on iPhone so deleted apps cannot come straight back.

https://shantj.github.io/sproutguard/block-threads-on-iphone.html 2026-08-07T18:44:25Z

The built-in Screen Time setup for blocking Threads on iPhone, including the app, threads.net and Instagram handoff routes.

https://shantj.github.io/sproutguard/block-twitter-on-iphone.html 2026-08-07T14:35:22Z

The built-in Screen Time setup for blocking X or Twitter on iPhone, including the app, x.com and twitter.com routes.

https://shantj.github.io/sproutguard/block-messenger-on-iphone.html 2026-08-07T10:22:34Z

The built-in Screen Time setup for blocking Messenger on iPhone, including the app, website and m.me link routes.

https://shantj.github.io/sproutguard/block-whatsapp-on-iphone.html 2026-08-07T06:20:00Z

The built-in Screen Time setup for blocking WhatsApp on iPhone, including the app, website and wa.me link routes.

https://shantj.github.io/sproutguard/block-snapchat-on-iphone.html 2026-08-07T02:02:00Z

The built-in Screen Time setup for blocking Snapchat on iPhone, including the app, website and shared-link routes.

https://shantj.github.io/sproutguard/block-telegram-on-iphone.html 2026-08-06T22:02:00Z

The built-in Screen Time setup for blocking Telegram on iPhone, including the app, website and t.me link routes.

https://shantj.github.io/sproutguard/block-discord-on-iphone.html 2026-08-06T16:54:55Z

The built-in Screen Time setup for blocking Discord on iPhone, including the app, website and invite-link routes.

https://shantj.github.io/sproutguard/block-youtube-on-iphone.html 2026-08-06T12:34:33Z

The built-in Screen Time setup for blocking YouTube on iPhone, including the app, website and short-link routes.

https://shantj.github.io/sproutguard/block-facebook-on-iphone.html 2026-08-06T08:19:32Z

The built-in Screen Time setup for blocking Facebook on iPhone, including both app and website routes.

https://shantj.github.io/sproutguard/block-reddit-on-iphone.html 2026-08-06T04:11:59Z

The built-in Screen Time setup for blocking Reddit on iPhone, including both app and website routes.

https://shantj.github.io/sproutguard/block-social-media-on-iphone.html 2026-08-05T11:37:20Z

The built-in Screen Time setup for blocking social media on iPhone, including both app and website routes.

https://shantj.github.io/sproutguard/how-to-block-websites-on-iphone.html 2026-08-05T07:34:00Z

The free Screen Time setup for blocking specific websites on iPhone, plus the passcode and hostname checks that make it hold.

https://shantj.github.io/sproutguard/block-youtube-shorts-on-iphone.html 2026-08-05T03:25:00Z

The honest setup for stopping YouTube Shorts on iPhone when iOS cannot block only the Shorts tab.

https://shantj.github.io/sproutguard/how-to-turn-off-ignore-limit-on-iphone.html 2026-08-04T23:06:56Z

You cannot remove the button itself, but you can neutralise it with a passcode, Downtime, and a narrower block window.

https://dev.to/samtj/my-site-indexation-checker-passed-once-then-failed-8-times-in-a-row-same-query-same-minute-4kfn 2026-08-03T22:32:48Z

A debugging write-up on why a seemingly valid indexation sensor turned out to be unreliable in practice.

https://shantj.github.io/sproutguard/stop-bypassing-screen-time.html 2026-08-03T18:14:57Z

Six settings that make your own Screen Time limits materially harder to undo.

https://shantj.github.io/sproutguard/screen-time-without-parental-controls.html 2026-08-03T18:14:57Z

Why adults blocking themselves need a different product shape from supervision apps.

https://shantj.github.io/sproutguard/screen-time-calculator.html 2026-08-03T18:14:57Z

A free, no-sign-up calculator that turns daily screen time into days per year and waking years of life.

https://shantj.github.io/sproutguard/how-to-stop-doomscrolling.html 2026-08-03T18:14:57Z

Seven practical interventions for breaking reflexive scrolling loops.

https://shantj.github.io/sproutguard/how-to-block-apps-on-iphone.html 2026-08-03T18:14:57Z

A practical guide to all four iPhone blocking methods and where each one breaks.

https://shantj.github.io/sproutguard/block-tiktok-on-iphone.html 2026-08-03T18:14:57Z

How to block TikTok on iPhone and where each method quietly fails.

https://shantj.github.io/sproutguard/block-instagram-on-iphone.html 2026-08-03T18:14:57Z

How to block Instagram on iPhone and close the Safari / Ignore Limit / reinstall loopholes.

https://shantj.github.io/sproutguard/best-app-blockers-for-adults.html 2026-08-03T18:14:57Z

An adult-first comparison that distinguishes self-control tools from parental control apps.

https://shantj.github.io/sproutguard/app-blocker-without-subscription.html 2026-08-03T18:14:57Z

How to spot fake free tiers and which iPhone blockers are genuinely free.