There are several ways to block apps. If the app you're trying to block is connected to the internet, then you can use your Content Policy to prevent the app from working. However, some devices have additional ways that you could block an app, for example, Supervised Mode on iPhone.
Content Policy DNS App Rule
You can block a specific Apps connection to the internet using your Content Policy.
Adding an App to a Block rule won't prevent the app from being downloaded or installed onto your device. Instead, that app will be disconnected from the internet.
- Block categories of apps using DNS categories
- Block specific apps by specifying a DNS app
Learn more: configure Rule Content Selection
Device-Specific App Blocking
In addition to the Content Policy, it's possible to block apps on a device using other techniques. We recommend combining other techniques with DNS app blocking via the Content Policy.
iPhone/iPad
Tech Lockdown provides two ways to block apps on iOS:
- Disable internet-dependent apps by specifying DNS categories or DNS apps to block using your Content Policy
- Customize an App Policy on iOS to natively restrict apps (prevent them from being downloaded and opened)