Why Screen Time Isn't Enough
Apple's Screen Time offers basic content restrictions, but it has significant limitations. The passcode can be reset, restrictions can be circumvented through various workarounds, and it doesn't block content at the network level.
Migiri takes a different approach: VPN-based network-level filtering. This means adult content is blocked before it even reaches your device, making it substantially more difficult to bypass.
Step-by-Step Setup Guide
1 Download Migiri
Download Migiri from the App Store and complete the onboarding process. Create your account using your Apple ID for seamless integration.
2 Activate VPN Protection
Follow the in-app instructions to activate the VPN profile. Once enabled, all your internet traffic routes through Migiri's secure filter, blocking adult content across all browsers and apps.
3 Test the Blocking
Try accessing a known adult website to verify the protection is working. You should see Migiri's block screen instead of the content, confirming that filtering is active.
4 Use Prevention Tools
Migiri includes CBT-based features designed to help you build lasting change:
- Urge surfing exercises: Learn to ride out urges without acting on them
- Trigger tracking: Identify patterns and situations that lead to unwanted behavior
- Daily check-ins: Build awareness and maintain accountability
Screen Time vs. VPN Blocking
Here's why VPN-based protection is more effective:
- Network-level filtering: Content is blocked before reaching your device, not after
- Works across all apps: Not limited to Safari—blocks content in any browser or app
- Harder to bypass: Can't be disabled with a simple passcode reset
- Independent of iOS: Doesn't rely on Apple's content restrictions, which have known workarounds
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Migiri rely on Apple Screen Time?
No. Migiri uses VPN-based protection that operates independently of Screen Time. You can use both together for layered protection, but Migiri doesn't require Screen Time to function.
Is VPN blocking harder to bypass?
Yes. Since filtering happens at the network level, it's more difficult to override or disable casually. Unlike Screen Time, there's no simple passcode to reset or setting to toggle off in a moment of weakness.
Does blocking alone resolve the issue?
Blocking reduces friction and creates valuable space between urge and action. However, lasting change usually requires developing skills like trigger awareness, urge surfing, and building replacement habits—which is why Migiri includes these tools.