A Mac website and app blocker that outlasts your urgeA Mac website and app blocker that outlasts your urgeA Mac website and app blocker that outlasts your urge
Block websites and apps for 10 minutes or forever, or on a weekly schedule. Choose a soft or hard lock. Your content stays on your Mac.
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$39 USD, one time. No subscription.
macOS 14+ · Apple silicon & Intel
Close every door to distraction.
Block distracting websites and whole Mac apps together. Website blocks work across browsers, including incognito, so switching browsers doesn’t reopen the door.
Make focus fit your life.
Start a one-time block when you need breathing room, or schedule recurring blocks for your workday, evenings, or weekends. Set the boundary once and let it show up for you.
Pay once. Keep your focus.
$39 once, with a money-back guarantee. No subscription and no monthly bill for the same tool. Put your attention into your life, not another recurring payment.
Your lists. Your boundaries.
Start with ready-made lists for social networks, adult sites, or gambling. Add or remove websites and apps to build exactly the boundary you need.
Hold the line when urges hit.
Choose a soft lock for a deliberate pause before unlocking, or a hard lock with no in-app off switch. Quitting or deleting the app won’t end a hard block.
Keep your private life private.
Blocking runs locally on your Mac. Your content and block lists stay on your computer, with no need to send them to servers or the cloud.
Your boundaries, in three steps.
- 1
Choose websites and apps.
Start with an editable website set or add your own sites and Mac apps. Keep exactly what you want on your list.
- 2
Set your time or your week.
Block for as little as 10 minutes or as long as forever. Or choose recurring time slots in your week for scheduled blocks.
- 3
Pick a soft or hard lock.
Choose a deliberate pause before unlocking, or a harder boundary with no in-app off switch. Recovery requires contacting us and waiting at least 48 hours.
Pay once. Make room every day.
$39USD · one-time payment
Money-back guarantee
If Tidewall isn’t right for you, request a refund.
- Website and app blocking across browsers, including incognito
- Fully editable adult, social, and gambling website sets
- Soft and hard lock modes
- 10-minute to forever blocks and weekly schedules
- Local blocking — no content sent to the cloud
No subscription. No monthly bill.
A few things you might be wondering.
What can I block?
Both websites and Mac apps. Website blocking works across all browsers, including incognito mode.
Can I edit the predefined website sets?
Yes. Start with sets for adult sites, social networks, or gambling, then add or remove websites from any set. You can also add your own websites and apps.
What’s the difference between soft and hard lock?
Soft lock can be turned off after two confirmations and a one-minute wait. Hard lock is designed to be much harder to bypass: there is no option in the app to turn it off, and killing or deleting the app won’t stop the block. It isn’t a promise that bypassing is impossible.
What if I lock myself out?
Recovery requires contacting us, with a minimum 48-hour delay from your request before a hard lock can be released. Sending an email will not immediately unlock your Mac. The waiting period starts when we receive your request.
How long can a block last?
As little as 10 minutes or as long as forever. You can also select recurring time slots in your week to have blocks turn on according to a schedule.
Does my content go to the cloud?
No. Blocking happens on your computer. Your content and block lists are not sent to servers or the cloud.
Which Macs does Tidewall support?
Tidewall supports macOS 14 Sonoma or later on Apple silicon and Intel Macs. Administrator permission is needed to set up system-wide blocking.
Is this a subscription?
No. Tidewall costs $39 USD as a one-time payment.
Make the decision before the urge.
A little less scrolling. A little more of the life you meant to live.
$39 USD, one time. No subscription.