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Common questions
The shield never appears when I open a blocked app
Usually one of three things:
- Screen Time permission wasn't granted. The app can't block anything without it. Check Settings › Screen Time on your device, and reinstall the app if you declined the prompt during setup.
- No apps were selected. Open Settings inside Don't Go Quack! and confirm at least one app or category is chosen.
- An unlock is still running. If you recently spent a quack, the apps stay open until that window ends.
I tapped unlock and nothing happened
Give it a moment and try opening the app again. The shield sometimes lingers on screen for a second after it has already been lifted. If the app still won't open, force-quit it and reopen.
My quack count looks wrong
Quacks refill at midnight, local time. If the count looks stale, opening Don't Go Quack! refreshes it.
I lost my streak and I don't think I should have
Streaks break when you use an override. That's the unlock that's available after your quacks are gone for the day. Ordinary unlocks paid for with a quack don't break a streak.
Can I get my quacks back / add more?
You can change how many quacks you get per day, and how long each one lasts, in Settings. That's the intended escape hatch. Set it to what you'll actually stick to.
Does tipping unlock anything?
No. Every feature is free, permanently. Tips just feed the ducks.
Do you collect any of my data?
No. The app makes no network connections at all. See the privacy policy for detail.
Requirements
iPhone or iPad running iOS 26 or later. Screen Time permission is required for blocking to work.