Pick the apps to lock
Social, video, games — shield any app or category with Apple's Screen Time framework. We never see which apps you picked; it stays inside Apple's on-device framework.
Free on the App Store
Beat the dealer.
Win your apps back.
21 Lockout shields the apps that pull you away using Apple Screen Time. Open one and you're dealt a hand of blackjack instead — beat the dealer and it unlocks. Lose, and the lockout runs longer.
Download on the
App Store
Free to download · Plus from $69.99 / year
Real Screen Time blocking
You set the stakes
No accounts, no data for sale
Real stakes, not willpower
A lockout that costs you something to break.
Beat the dealer to unlock
Open a locked app and you get a hand of blackjack instead. Win and your apps unlock. A natural 21 pays double, and doubling down doubles whatever you were about to win or lose.
You decide the reward and the penalty
Choose how many minutes a win unlocks and how long a loss keeps you locked out. Need in right now? Emergency Unlock gives you 15 minutes, up to 3 times a day, no hand required.
Inside the app
The whole hand, dealt out.
Why it works
The block only holds if breaking it costs something.
Most blockers ask for willpower you don't have in the moment. 21 Lockout asks for a hand of blackjack instead — a real bet against a real dealer, for real minutes on the apps you locked.
- Screen Time shields the apps you pick, enforced at the system level.
- Win the hand and an unlock window opens for the minutes you set.
- Lose, and the lockout you set runs before you can try again.
- Three 15‑minute Emergency Unlocks a day for when you truly need in.
21 Lockout Plus
Free to play. Plus if you want more.
21 Lockout is free to download, and every core mechanic — blocking, blackjack, stakes, and Emergency Unlock — works without paying anything. 21 Lockout Plus is an optional subscription for players who want to go further.
$69.99/year
or $14.99 / month · Free to try
- Free to download, always
- All core lock & blackjack mechanics included
- Manage your subscription anytime in Settings
21 Lockout Plus
All access · Any stakes
Questions
What people ask before downloading 21 Lockout.
Is 21 Lockout free?
Yes. 21 Lockout is free to download from the App Store, and the core app — blocking, blackjack, custom stakes, Emergency Unlock — works without a subscription. 21 Lockout Plus is optional, at $69.99/year or $14.99/month.
How does 21 Lockout block apps?
21 Lockout uses Apple's Screen Time and Family Controls framework. You choose which apps or categories to shield with Apple's standard system picker, and the block is enforced at the system level — not just a reminder.
What happens when I open a locked app?
You get a shield instead of the app, and a hand of blackjack against the dealer. Beat the dealer and an unlock window opens for the minutes you set. Lose, and the apps stay locked for the minutes you set as the penalty.
What if I really need an app right now?
Press and hold the 21 Lockout icon on your home screen and choose Emergency Unlock — 15 minutes of access, up to 3 times a day, no hand required.
Does 21 Lockout collect my data?
No personal information or accounts are required. Lock state and stakes settings are stored on your device. 21 Lockout uses PostHog for anonymous product analytics only — never for advertising or resale. See the Privacy Policy for full details.
Which apps can I lock?
Any app or category exposed by Apple's Screen Time picker — social, games, entertainment, and more. 21 Lockout never sees or stores the names of the apps you choose; your selection stays inside Apple's on-device framework.
Ready to play for your time back?
Put a real bet between you and the apps that steal your day.
Download on the App StoreFree to download · Plus from $69.99/year