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Why is iOS taking longer?

iOS has stricter privacy rules than Android, for very good reasons. Apple doesn't allow background app blocking the way Android does. We're carefully designing an iOS version using Apple's Screen Time API, Focus Filters, and Family Controls framework to give you the same Dhikr-and-Quran intervention experience while respecting Apple's privacy model.

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Here's how it will likely work.

These are concept screens showing our planned iOS setup flow. Final design may differ based on Apple's review and platform updates.

Planned ยท Step 1
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Download from App Store

Once launched, Heemu will be available on the App Store. Search "Heemu" or tap our App Store link to install it.

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Open the App Store app
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Search for "Heemu"
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Tap Get and authenticate with Face ID
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Planned ยท Step 2
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Open Settings โ†’ Screen Time

After installing, open iOS Settings and navigate to Screen Time. This is Apple's built-in framework for managing app usage, and Heemu integrates here.

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Open Settings
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Tap Screen Time
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Enable Screen Time if not already on
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Settings
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Notifications
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Sounds & Haptics
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Focus
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Screen Time
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Planned ยท Step 3
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Grant Family Controls Access

Open Heemu. The app will request Family Controls permission. This is Apple's secure way to allow approved apps to manage Screen Time on your behalf.

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Open Heemu app
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Tap Allow on the permission prompt
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Authenticate with Face ID
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"Heemu" Would Like to Access Screen Time
This lets Heemu detect when you open distracting apps and show you Dhikr or Quran verses.
Heemu will be able to:
โœ“ See selected app categories
โœ“ Show interventions before apps open
โœ“ Cannot read your data or messages
Planned ยท Step 4
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Select Apps to Limit

Pick the apps that distract you most. Unlike Android, iOS uses app categories (Social, Entertainment, Games) for privacy reasons, but the result is the same: a mindful pause before opening them.

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Choose categories: Social, Entertainment
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Or select specific apps using Apple's picker
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Confirm your selection
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Select Apps
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Planned ยท Step 5
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Ready, MashaAllah! ๐ŸŽ‰

Setup complete! Now whenever you try to open a limited app on iOS, Heemu will gently intervene with a Dhikr counter or Quran verse, exactly like the Android version.

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Screen Time enabled
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Family Controls granted
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Apps selected for intervention
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Begin your mindful journey, inshaAllah
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Streak
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Dhikr
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MashaAllah!
All set up. Ready to focus.
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"And you have not been given of knowledge except a little." โ€” Al-Isra 17:85

Be there from day one.

Join the iOS waitlist and we'll send you an email the moment Heemu is live on the App Store. No spam, just the launch announcement.

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FAQ

Questions about iOS

When will the iOS version launch?

We're targeting a launch within the next 2-4 months, inshaAllah. We want to make sure it's properly tested and meets Apple's strict App Store review guidelines before releasing.

Why can't iOS work exactly like Android?

iOS has stricter privacy rules. Apple doesn't allow apps to detect which specific app is opening (a privacy protection). Instead, iOS uses Apple's Screen Time API, Family Controls, and DeviceActivity framework. The end-user experience will feel the same, but the technical approach is different.

Will iOS have the same features as Android?

Yes! Dhikr Mode, Quran Mode, customizable pause duration, theme colors, and streak tracking will all be available. Some technical differences may exist (like using app categories instead of individual apps), but the spiritual benefit will be the same.

Will it be free like Android?

Yes. Heemu on iOS will be completely free, just like the Android version. No ads, no in-app purchases. It's built as sadaqah jariyah for the Ummah.

Can I use the Android version on my iPhone?

Unfortunately no. Android apps don't run on iPhone. You'll need to wait for the dedicated iOS version. Join the waitlist above to get notified when it's ready.

Is there a beta program?

We'll be running a TestFlight beta closer to launch. Waitlist members will get first access. Make sure to sign up above!