Does LearnScreen work without internet?

Yes — fully offline once installed. Vocabulary, shields, and spaced repetition all run on-device. iCloud Backup is the only feature that needs a network, and it runs in the background opportunistically.

Will I lose my progress if I reinstall the app?

No. iCloud Backup is on by default and stores your vocabulary plus learning progress in your private iCloud database. On reinstall the app restores everything from there. We never see the contents.

Can I learn more than one language at the same time?

Yes. Add multiple target languages — each shield session draws from your primary language, and you can swap the active language in Settings. Custom words are stored per language.

How is LearnScreen different from Duolingo?

Duolingo is a separate app you open to study. LearnScreen runs in the background of your existing phone use — you see flashcards when you reach for Instagram or TikTok, not when you remember to study. Same spaced-repetition logic, no streaks-anxiety.

Is there an Android version?

Not currently. The OS-level shield uses Apple's FamilyControls API; Android has no equivalent that can intercept app launches before they reach the launcher.

Flashcard Blocker

Replace
scrolling
with flashcards

Name: LearnScreen
Price: 9.99 USD
Author: LearnScreen

Block → Review → Unlock

Open Instagram or TikTok and a flashcard comes first. Learn a word, then your app unlocks.

Download on the App Store

7-day free trial · No account · Works offline

LearnScreen shield: Instagram is blocked until you answer one flashcard

Languages to learn

1000+

Words in each language

Accounts needed

Every scroll
starts with a word

When you open a blocked app, LearnScreen shows a vocabulary flashcard first. Answer it and the app unlocks — a form of passive learning and microlearning that fits into your day without a single study session. The cards come from 198 word lists across 11 languages — every one of them readable here before you install anything.

Choose your time thieves: pick which apps get a flashcard first

One lesson before you can scroll: the shield asks a word

Block only when you need focus: schedules

Simple tools,
real results

App Blocking

Block any apps or categories that waste your time. Uses Apple's Screen Time API — no workarounds possible.

Block social media, games, anything
Auto-locks after unlock expires
Works even in the background

Word Directories

Curated vocabulary lists organized by topic. Animals, food, travel, business — pick what interests you.

1000+ words per language
Organized by category and topic
Add your own custom words

Progress Tracking

See your learning streak, daily stats, and how many words you've mastered. Small wins add up.

Daily streak counter
Words reviewed & learned stats
Visual progress for each word

Offline-First & Private

No accounts. Vocabulary works fully offline. Optional iCloud backup goes to your own iCloud, not our servers.

No sign-up or login
Works offline once installed
Optional iCloud backup (your account)

How it works

1 · Choose your time thieves

Pick the apps and categories that pull you in: social media, games, news. LearnScreen locks them with Apple’s Screen Time.

2 · A word comes first

Open a blocked app and a flashcard appears right on the shield. Recall the word in a few seconds.

3 · The app unlocks

Answer and the app opens for a while, then locks again by itself. Every scroll leaves you one word richer.

Your data, your iCloud

No accounts to create. Vocabulary works offline. If you choose, your progress backs up to your own iCloud (not our servers) so you can restore it after reinstalling. Anonymous usage analytics help us improve the app.

Questions

How does it block apps? ▼

LearnScreen uses Apple's official Screen Time API (FamilyControls). When you open a blocked app, iOS shows a shield screen with your vocabulary flashcards. It works system-wide — even in the background.

Can I bypass the block? ▼

The block uses Apple's native Screen Time framework, so blocked apps can't be opened without reviewing flashcards first. After you complete a review session, the app unlocks for a calculated period (from 15 minutes up to a few hours, depending on your settings). It re-locks automatically when the unlock period expires.

What languages are supported? ▼

LearnScreen supports 11 languages: English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazilian), Russian, and Chinese. Each language has 1,080 curated words organized into 18 directories by topic. You can also add unlimited custom words in any language.

How much does it cost? ▼

LearnScreen starts with a 7-day free trial. After that it is a monthly or annual subscription; the price for your country is shown in the App Store before you subscribe. Cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings.

Does it need internet? ▼

Daily use works offline — all 1,080+ words are bundled with the app, and shields fire on the lock screen without any network. Internet is needed only for restoring purchases and for the optional iCloud backup that syncs your progress to your own iCloud (not our servers). No account required.

Where is my data stored? ▼

On your device by default. If you’re signed into iCloud, your vocabulary progress backs up to your own iCloud (Apple, not us) so you can restore it after reinstalling or switching iPhones. We never see your words. We use anonymous usage analytics (no personal data, no email) to understand which features matter and fix bugs.

Turn screen time
into learn time

Start with a 7-day free trial. No account needed.