- Using Apple Screen Time:
- Built into iOS devices; limits content access directly.
- Steps:
- Open Settings and tap Screen Time.
- Tap Content and Privacy Restrictions > Content Restrictions > Web Content.
- Choose Limit Adult Websites or Allowed Websites Only.
- Under NEVER ALLOW, tap Add Website and enter specific URLs to block.
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Use Family Sharing to prevent kids from changing these settings.
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Using BlockSite:
- A free app that uses VPN technology to filter websites on iPhones.
- Steps:
- Download BlockSite from the App Store and open it.
- Enable the VPN when prompted.
- Tap + and type the website URL to block.
- Select the desired site from search results, tap +, and click Done when finished.
Remember:
For blocking websites on iPhones, Apple Screen Time is ideal for basic controls, Bark offers advanced customization and broader coverage, and BlockSite is a free option with VPN-based filtering. Choose the solution that best fits your family's needs.