How to Block App Notifications on Android — Permly FAQ

To use Permly, you need to grant Notification Access permission:

1. Open the Permly app
2. Tap "Grant Permission" on the welcome screen
3. Find "Permly" in the list and toggle it on
4. Confirm when prompted

Alternatively, go to: Settings → Apps → Special app access → Notification access → Permly

If notifications aren't being blocked, check:

• Permission granted: Ensure Notification Access is enabled in Android Settings
• Profile is active: Make sure the profile is toggled ON (green)
• App is added to profile: Verify the app you want to mute is added to the active profile
• Service is running: Try toggling the profile off and on again
• Device restart: Some devices require a restart after granting permission

If issues persist, please contact support with your device model and Android version.

Yes! Profile scheduling is a Pro feature that lets you set start and end times for each profile so it activates automatically — for example, enabling your Work profile every weekday from 9 AM to 5 PM.

To set up a schedule, open a profile, tap the schedule section, and configure your days and times. You can also manually toggle a profile at any time regardless of its schedule.

See full pricing details on the Permly pricing page or download Permly on Google Play.

To cancel your Permly Pro subscription:

1. Open the Google Play Store app
2. Tap your profile icon → Payments & subscriptions → Subscriptions
3. Find "Permly Pro" and tap it
4. Tap "Cancel subscription" and follow the prompts

You'll retain Pro access until the end of your current billing period. For refund inquiries, see our Refund Policy.

No. Permly only reads the package name (app identifier) of incoming notifications to determine whether to block them. We never read notification content, messages, or any personal data.

All data stays on your device. Nothing is sent to servers or shared with third parties. Read our Privacy Policy for details.

Permly requires Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later. This is because the Notification Listener API functionality we rely on was introduced in API level 26.

We test on Android versions 8.0 through 15 (latest).

Permly is built exactly for this. Create a profile (e.g., "Work" or "Focus"), add the specific app you want to silence, and activate the profile with one tap. The app's notifications will be blocked while all your other apps continue normally.

You can add as many apps as you like to each profile, and switch between profiles instantly from the Permly home screen or the Quick Settings tile.

Yes — profile scheduling is a Pro feature. You can set a start and end time (and days of the week) for any profile, and Permly will activate and deactivate it automatically. For example, enable your Work profile every weekday from 9 AM to 5 PM without touching it manually.

You can also override the schedule at any time by toggling a profile on or off manually.

No. Permly only blocks the notification alerts from the apps you choose. Phone calls come through a separate system channel that Permly does not touch — you will always receive calls regardless of which profile is active.

This is a key difference from Do Not Disturb, which can suppress calls entirely.

Do Not Disturb silences everything at once — calls, messages, all apps — and requires you to manage a complex exceptions list to let anything through. Permly takes the opposite approach: your phone stays normal, and you only mute the specific apps you choose per profile.

Use Do Not Disturb for emergencies or full-focus blocks. Use Permly for everyday situations where you want to silence distracting apps (like social media) without cutting off important ones (like messages from family).

Yes. Permly works with any app that sends Android notifications — including WhatsApp, Instagram, Gmail, YouTube, TikTok, Twitter/X, Slack, and others. If it shows up in your notification shade, Permly can mute it selectively.

Permly is free to download with no ads and no time limit. The free tier includes up to 3 profiles and 7 days of notification statistics — enough for most users.

Permly Pro unlocks unlimited profiles, automatic profile scheduling, and full statistics history. Pro is available as a monthly ($1.99/mo), yearly ($14.99/yr), or lifetime ($29.99) purchase. See the pricing section for details.

Most notification apps show you a filtered inbox or add complexity on top of what you already have. Permly's approach is simpler: block the noise at the source, per profile, with one tap.

• No ads. Ever. No ad network, no sponsored content.
• No data collection. Permly never reads notification content or sends anything off your device.
• Local-first. No account required, no cloud sync, no server dependency.
• One-tap switching. Switch profiles instantly from the home screen or Quick Settings tile.

Permly is designed to be lightweight and should have minimal battery impact. If you notice unusual battery drain:

• Check if battery optimization is enabled for Permly (Settings → Apps → Permly → Battery)
• Ensure you're running the latest version
• Try restarting your device
• Contact support if the issue persists

Yes! If you have Permly Pro, your subscription is tied to your Google Play account and works on all your Android devices.

However, profiles are stored locally and don't sync between devices. Profile sync is a planned future feature.

The Quick Settings tile lets you toggle profiles without opening the app:

1. Swipe down from the top of your screen to open Quick Settings
2. Tap the edit/pencil icon
3. Find "Permly" and drag it to your active tiles
4. Tap "Done"

Now you can tap the Permly tile to quickly enable/disable your last active profile.