HBTTA little clarity
Good questions are a good start.
HBTT is still in development. These answers describe the current product direction; release details will appear here as they are confirmed.
What is HBTT?
HBTT — Habit Tracker & App Lock is an app in development that brings personal goals, automatic Apple Health tracking and optional app restrictions together. The idea is simple: make progress easier to notice, and distractions easier to put aside.
Which devices is it being built for?
The launch targets are iPhone with iOS 26, iPad with iPadOS 26, Mac with macOS 26 and Apple Watch with watchOS 26. Features will differ by platform. iPhone Duo layouts are part of the design work. There is no confirmed release date yet.
Does every habit need to be logged?
No. With your permission and available data, Apple Health can supply measurements such as steps, sleep and exercise time. Habits such as reading can be recorded manually. Missing or delayed Health data is not proof of a missed goal.
How does app blocking work?
On supported devices, you choose apps, categories or websites to block until a goal is met. Daily app limits are a separate option. You stay in control, including temporary allowances. Other active restrictions may still apply after a goal is completed.
Will an Apple Health goal unlock apps instantly?
Not always. Health measurements depend on background delivery and device access. A block may remain until the next update or until you open HBTT.
Does HBTT block apps on Mac?
Mac is a launch target for seeing and logging goals. The proposed Mac experience does not include native Screen Time app blocking or direct access to an Apple Health data store.