As a result of the growing popularity of mobile devices in companies, both as personal devices and as devices supplied directly by the company itself, FlashStart chose to anticipate the demands of its target market (B2B, Schools, Institutions, Corporate Business, …) and implement the innovative ‘App Blocker’ functionality and release it with version 4.0 of FlashStart.
The App Blocker functionality allows granular selection of individual apps or selection of a specific category (the apps are already organised by category).
The adaptability of FlashStart provides users with a range of personalized options, utilizing distinctive filtering attributes that enhance convenience and effectiveness. This platform enables the prohibition of apps considered highly hazardous, while permitting the use of those identified as innocuous and devoid of risk. Furthermore, it grants the capacity to schedule restrictions and components, thereby restricting entry to specific content solely during designated time intervals.
The flexibility of FlashStart’s App Blocker function allows the user various customizations with the functions that characterize filtering making it convenient and practical.
We can, through the App Blocker, block apps deemed most dangerous according to the user and unblock those deemed non-offensive. In addition, with the new App Blocker feature, we have the ability to schedule blocks, banning access to certain content only in a time slot.
FlashStart ProPlus Version allows apps to be blocked at all times. This is possible thanks to the end-to-end protection of ClientShield for Android.
FlashStart ProPlus Version allows apps to be blocked at all times. This is possible thanks to the end-to-end protection of ClientShield for Apple.
F.A.Q About Blocking App
ou can block Apps on iPhone with FlashStart (see the list below of blocked app) and using the iPhone in the network / wifi where is installed the FlashStart DNS filter or, by adopting the FlashStart ProPlus version, apps can be protected and blocked at any time.
You can block Apps on mobile devices with FlashStart (check in the list below if the app is listed in our blocked app) and using the iPhone in the network / wifi where is installed the FlashStart DNS filter.
You can block Apps on mobile devices with FlashStart (check in the list below if the app is listed in our blocked app) and using the iPhone in the network / wifi where is installed the FlashStart DNS filter or, by adopting the FlashStart ProPlus version, apps can be protected and blocked at any time.
You can block Apps on Android with FlashStart (see the list below of blocked app) and using the Android in the network / wifi where is installed the FlashStart DNS filter or, by adopting the FlashStart ProPlus version, apps can be protected and blocked at any time.
You can block channel YouTube with FlashStart blocking the entire Youtube App.
You can block the App with ADS with FlashStart blocking the entire Category.
- Windows
- Apple iOS/Mac OS
- Chromebook
- Android
Business Benefits for blocking mobile apps
By limiting access to certain non-work-related apps, employees are less likely to be distracted by unproductive activities during work hours, leading to an overall increase in productivity.
Blocking social media, games, and other apps distractions-likes helps employees concentrate on their work tasks and assignments, enhancing the quality of work produced.
Installing an app-blocking tool like FlashStart can help prevent the risk of sensitive company data loss or theft through unauthorized or unreliable apps.
Limiting the installation of third-party apps reduces the risk of malware, viruses, and other cyber threats that could infiltrate company devices through unverified apps.
Restricting the use of non-work-related apps can reduce mobile data consumption and the need to charge devices during work hours, contributing to resource savings for the company.
By fostering a task-focused work environment, the company can build a corporate culture centered around productivity and efficiency.
Minimizing distractions from non-work-related apps may lead to more availability and responsiveness in internal and external communications.
Blocking non-productive apps can help employees better manage their time during the workday, optimizing activity scheduling and breaks.
Limiting the use of data-consuming or in-app purchasing apps allows the company to manage costs associated with company devices.
In certain industries, ensuring customer data security and privacy is crucial. Blocking specific apps can aid in maintaining compliance with company policies and regulations.
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Other functions
Investigation of internet activity using machine learning in order to prevent DNS resolution of dangerous or inappropriate sites.
Continuous scanning of web contents by AI, with extremely high predictive performance of categorizing domains into two hundred categories which can be used as blacklists.
Preventive protection from malware, ransomware, botnets, phishing, and general hacker attacks by blocking the browsing of dangerous domains.
Blocking VPNs, social networks, chats, dating sites, games, entertainment and leisure, etc.
Monitoring internet browsing in businesses, schools, PAs, households, etc., with the filtering of explicit, illicit, and unwanted contents at the times of one’s choosing.
Cloud protection based upon artificial intelligence, with DNS resolution blocking for domains that fall into undesirable categories.
Anycast assigns one IP address to multiple hosts, routing requests to the closest server for fast response times and uninterrupted service.
Preventive geographical blocking of all traffic to server domains located in high-risk areas
Cloud-based Safe Search filtering of search results on YouTube, Google, Bing and DuckDuckGo
Synchronisation of Active Directory users and groups for immediate assignment of differentiated protections
Centralised management of multiple tenants / profiles from one control panel
We offers about twenty standard reports based upon a six-month data history.
List of apps that are blocked by the ‘App Blocker’ functionality
Block Riot Games
Block Valorant
Block Valve Games
Block Spotify
Block Speedify
Block Devian ART
Block Omegle
Block BBC
Block CNN
Block SAP
Block Mi Fit Xiaomi
Block PayPal
Block Uber
Block UBNT
Block Devian ART
Block Facebook
Block Instagram
Block Kakao
Block Messanger
Block Pinterest
Block Reddit
Block Renren
Block Signal
Block Snapchat
Block Tagged
Block Taringa
Block Telegram
Block Twitter
Block Viber
Block Whatsapp
Block Skype
Block Linkedin
Block TikTok
Block WeChat
Block BetterNet
Block AtlasVPN
Block ExpressVPN
Block CyberhostVPN
Block Hide
Block HotspotShield
Block IP Vanish
Block IVPN
Block MullVAD
Block NordVPN
Block Privado VPN
Block Private Internet Access
Block ProtonVPN
Block PureVPN
Block StrongVPN
Block TunnelBear
Block SurfShark
Block UrbanVPN
Block WindScribe
Block Android & Playstore
Block Apple
Block Gmail
Block Office 365
Block Dell
Block Wikipedia
Block Windows
Block Adobe
Block GoDaddy
Block Slack
Block Google
Block Bing
Block Yahoo
Block Dropbox
Block Mega
Block Disney+
Block Netflix
Block PrimeVideo
Block Youtube
Block PUBG
Block Cisco
Block EtherMine
Block MediaFire
Block TeamViewer
Block ProtonMail
Block ShareFile
Block ThunderMail
Block Twilio
Block Badoo
Block Fetlife
Block Tinder
Block Ebay
Block Amazon
Block Activision
Block Discord
Block EA
Block EpicGames
Block Minecraft
Block Nintendo
Block Roblox
Block Rockstar Games
Block Steam
Block Tencent
Block League of Legends
Block Ubisoft
Block Zynga
Block Yahoo Mail
Block zCash
Block Zoom
Block AliExpress
Block BeReal
Block CoinBase
Block Google Maps
Block Google Pay
Block Match
Block MetaMask
Block SoundCloud
Block Vinted
Block Youtube Music
Block Grindr