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Screen Time Control

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iPhone app that blocks distracting apps with focus sessions, recurring schedules and Pomodoro templates using Apple's Screen Time technology.

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About Screen Time Control

Screen Time Control is an iPhone and iPad app for blocking distracting apps and managing screen time. It uses Apple's Screen Time API to lock selected apps instantly, run timed focus sessions and restrict apps automatically on recurring schedules, so work hours, study blocks or sleep schedules stay protected.

Included are preset templates such as Deep Work, Pomodoro Session and Study Time, custom templates, statistics covering focus time, completed sessions and daily summaries, notifications at the start and end of sessions, and app selection through the native iOS Family Activity Picker. The free version is limited to one blocked app, one active session, a 30-minute timer and one schedule, while Premium removes those limits and adds custom durations and advanced customization. Suggested uses include blocking social media during work hours, 25-minute Pomodoro sessions, study blocks, nightly sleep blocks, limiting games and hiding distractions during meetings.

Key features

  • App blocking via Apple's Screen Time API
  • Timed focus sessions
  • Recurring schedules for work and sleep
  • Deep Work and Pomodoro templates
  • Focus statistics and daily summaries
  • Premium removes app and session limits

Good fit for

  • Blocking social media during study hours
  • Running 25-minute Pomodoro sessions
  • Locking apps at night
Tags
app-blocker
screen-time
focus
pomodoro
ios-app
digital-wellness

Screen Time Control: questions and answers

What is Screen Time Control used for?
Screen Time Control is an iPhone app that blocks distracting apps with focus sessions, recurring schedules and Pomodoro templates using Apple's Screen Time technology. It is a good fit for blocking social media during study hours, running 25-minute Pomodoro sessions and locking apps at night.
Is Screen Time Control free?
Yes. Screen Time Control has a free plan. Free with limits (1 app, 1 session, 30-minute timer, 1 schedule); a Premium subscription removes them.
Is Screen Time Control open source?
No. Screen Time Control is proprietary (closed-source) software. In the Productivity category, open-source options include Foqos, Super Productivity and Moodist.
What are some alternatives to Screen Time Control?
Screen Time Control competes with Freedom and Forest.

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