How to Block Snapchat on iPhone (Without Deleting It)
Use Screen Time if you want a free block: go to Settings > Screen Time > App Limits, add Snapchat with a 1-minute limit and turn on Block at End of Limit. Add snapchat.com and web.snapchat.com to the Never Allow list so the web version is closed too, and turn off Snapchat notifications. If you want Snapchat blocked only during study, work or bedtime, and cannot be trusted to leave it alone, a scheduled blocker like BlockMind keeps it blocked until the session ends.
Last updated October 29, 2026
Quick answer
- App: Screen Time > App Limits > Add Limit > Snapchat > 1 minute, with Block at End of Limit on.
- Web: add snapchat.com and web.snapchat.com to the Never Allow list.
- Notifications: Settings > Notifications > Snapchat, then switch them off or limit them.
- Only at certain times: use Downtime, or a scheduled blocker that cannot be turned off early.
Why block Snapchat instead of deleting it?
Snapchat is often how friends actually talk, so deleting it can feel like leaving the group chat. Most people do not want it gone; they want it out of the way while studying, working or trying to sleep. Snapchat is also built to pull you back, with notifications, Stories and Spotlight videos, and streaks that make skipping a day feel like a loss. A block that runs at the right times lets you keep the friendships and lose the constant checking.
How do you block Snapchat with Screen Time?
Step 1: Limit the Snapchat app
- Open Settings > Screen Time and turn it on if needed.
- Set a Screen Time passcode, ideally one you do not know.
- Tap App Limits > Add Limit.
- Open Social and select Snapchat.
- Set 1 minute and turn on Block at End of Limit.
Step 2: Block the web version
- Go to Content & Privacy Restrictions and switch it on.
- Tap App Store, Media, Web & Games > Web Content and choose the option that limits websites.
- Under Never Allow, add snapchat.com, www.snapchat.com and web.snapchat.com.
Step 3: Cut the notifications
Notifications are the main reason people open Snapchat without meaning to. Go to Settings > Notifications > Snapchat and turn off Allow Notifications, or keep only what you need. You can also silence Snapchat with a Focus during study or work. Our guide on whether Focus mode can block apps explains the difference between silencing and blocking.
How do you block Snapchat only at night or during study?
Screen Time's Downtime lets you set a daily window, such as 10 pm to 7 am, when only allowed apps work. Leave Snapchat off the Always Allowed list and it will be blocked during that window. The limitation is the same as everywhere in Screen Time: if you know the passcode, "ignore limit" is a tap away, and at midnight you will be tempted to take it.
For study sessions, a schedule is usually better than an all-day limit. Block Snapchat for the hours you need to focus, then open it again afterwards. See how to stay focused while studying for how to plan those blocks.
What about Snapchat streaks?
Streaks are a big reason people find Snapchat hard to put down. If you block it for a full day, you may lose some. Two options work well: leave a short window each day, for example 15 minutes after dinner, to send snaps and reply, or decide upfront which streaks matter and let the rest go. Choosing in advance beats deciding at 11 pm with the app open.
How do you block Snapchat so it stays blocked?
If you keep switching the Screen Time limit off, you need a block you cannot negotiate with. BlockMind is an iPhone app and website blocker that lets you:
- Block Snapchat and other distracting apps and websites together.
- Block now, on a schedule, or after a daily usage limit, for example school days 8 to 4 and every night after 10.
- Keep the block on until it ends. A scheduled block cannot be turned off early, which takes the late-night "just one look" off the table.
- Turn on Strict Mode to lock your blocking settings for a period you choose.
- Unlock house phases by staying blocked, so focus time builds something visible instead of just feeling like loss.
Which method should you use?
| Your goal | Best option |
|---|---|
| Stop opening it on reflex | Turn off notifications and move it off the Home Screen |
| Use it less overall | Screen Time App Limit with a short daily allowance |
| No Snapchat at night | Downtime, or a scheduled night block |
| No Snapchat while studying, and you keep undoing limits | BlockMind schedule that cannot be ended early |
Related guides
- How to block Facebook on iPhone
- How to block Instagram on iPhone
- How to block TikTok on iPhone
- How to reduce screen time on iPhone
Bottom line
You do not have to delete Snapchat to stop it eating your day. Limit the app, block the web version and cut notifications. If you want it off during study or at night and you keep undoing your own limits, use a scheduled blocker like BlockMind that stays on until the block ends.
FAQ
Can I block Snapchat on iPhone without deleting it?
Yes. Give Snapchat a 1-minute App Limit in Screen Time with Block at End of Limit on, or use an app blocker on a schedule. Your account, chats and memories stay where they are.
Does Snapchat have a website I need to block?
Yes. Snapchat has a web version, so add snapchat.com and web.snapchat.com to the Never Allow list as well as limiting the app.
Will blocking Snapchat break my streaks?
It can, if a block covers a whole day. Many people schedule blocks for study hours and bedtime and leave a short window to send snaps.
How do I block Snapchat at night only?
Use Screen Time Downtime, or a blocker with a schedule such as BlockMind, where the night block cannot be turned off until morning.
