Your apps wait. The cat doesn't.
Download CatGate FreeInstagram, TikTok, X, YouTube — check the ones that eat your time.
Tap the app. CatGate appears — a cat with its back to you, quietly guarding the door.
Swipe along the cat's back. Not too fast, not too slow. The cat turns, gives you a slow blink — unlocked.
Free with 1 cat. Pro unlocks new breeds.
You choose which apps you want to gate. Every time you tap one, CatGate shows a blocking screen — a cat with its back to you. You stroke the cat's back steadily. If you do it right, the cat turns, gives you a slow blink, and unlocks. Too fast? The cat gets annoyed. Too slow? Nothing happens. You really have to slow down.
Screen Time is just a warning popup — tap "Ignore Limit" and keep scrolling. CatGate puts a real cat in your way. You have to interact with it to get through. That extra step is everything.
Free: 1 cat, 10 minutes per unlock, up to 3 apps. Pro: 8 cats, unlimited time, unlimited apps, new cat breeds every month.
Yes, currently iOS only. CatGate uses iOS Screen Time APIs to implement the gate mechanism — this is a native Apple platform capability.
Yes! Pro users get new cat breeds unlocked every month, from shorthairs to Maine Coons, each with a distinct personality.
Go to Settings → your Apple ID → Subscriptions on your iPhone. Cancel anytime.
CatGate does not track which apps you open or how long you use them. All gate logic runs on your phone. See our Privacy Policy for details.
Absolutely. Stroke too fast or half-heartedly — the cat turns away. That's by design. You want to open Instagram? Earn the cat's trust first.
Download CatGate. Let the cat decide when you scroll.
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