Hi,
I’m building an iOS app called SocialLite using Apple’s Screen Time APIs, primarily FamilyControls and ManagedSettings.
My goal is to block access to the Instagram app itself, while still allowing the user to receive and see Instagram notifications.
Right now, when I apply the shield/block using the Screen Time API, the Instagram app is blocked as expected, but its notifications also appear to be blocked/suppressed at the same time.
What I’m trying to achieve:
Block the Instagram app from being opened
Still allow Instagram notifications to come through normally
Current behavior:
The app is blocked
Notifications are also blocked or no longer visible
My question:
Is there any supported way with Apple’s Screen Time API / ManagedSettings to shield or block an app while still allowing that app’s notifications?
Or are app access and notifications tied together by design when a shield is applied?
If this behavior is expected, I’d appreciate confirmation from Apple or guidance on whether there is another supported approach.
Thanks.
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