Make productive apps instant. Make distracting apps intentional.
Twenty-six tools for files, PDFs, images and text that run entirely on your device
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Based in
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Pricing model
Free
Freemium
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Free for single-file operations. Jigwell Pro available as monthly subscription, yearly subscription, or one-time purchase (prices shown on App Store in user's currency).
Key features
App blocking for 5 minutes to a year duration
Scheduled blocking for recurring windows like work hours and bedtime
Four levels of hidden-app friction from simple to extreme
Calm home screen with clock, favorites, and plain alphabetical list
System-wide enforcement as default home app
Works offline with all features on-device
No ads and no account required to use
File compression and archive handling
PDF merging, splitting and rotation
Image resizing, conversion and compression with metadata stripping
Text comparison and encoding utilities
QR code generation and reading from images
Password and ID generation on device or Apple Watch
Focus timer with widget and Apple Watch support
Share sheet integration and Shortcuts app actions
What makes it different
Removes engagement-maximizing friction instead of relying on willpower or guilt
Never gamifies usage with badges or streaks that reward spending more time
System-wide enforcement as your default launcher, not another app to remember
Lightweight and battery-efficient with no background services
Reversible and non-destructive: switch back anytime, no data lost
Built on Apple frameworks only, with no third-party libraries or advertising code
26 tools in one app instead of multiple upload sites
Free for all single-file operations in every 1.x release
Transparent about limitations and planned features
Jigwell