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the FlashStart “App Blocker”

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.

Protection 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 Android.

Protection for Apple

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.

Available for any platform
ClientShield Protection for remote users
  • 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

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