Roots: Screen Time Control

Roots: Screen Time Control
Developer: Get Roots, Inc.
Category: Productivity
~68.9K - 137.8K
1.4K ratings

Roots: Screen Time Control Summary

Roots: Screen Time Control is a with in-app purchases iOS app in the Productivity category, developed by Get Roots, Inc.. First released 2 years ago(Aug 2023), the app has 1.4K ratings with a 4.78★ (excellent) average rating.

Data tracking: SDKs and third-party integrations were last analyzed on Nov 6, 2025.

Store info: Last updated on App Store on Nov 20, 2025 (version 277).


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Ratings: 1.4K

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App Description

Roots is the #1 screen time app.

Set boundaries with your phone, and unlock more time. 

Screen time has a major impact on our mental and physical wellbeing. We're here to help — with better app limits, digital downtime, daily goals, balance score, and more.

Join thousands of people using Roots to build a better relationship with their phone.

WHAT TO EXPECT
- Better screen time management
- Unlock 2 hours per day
- Stop scrolling mindlessly
- Cure your phone addiction
- Detox from phone dopamine
- Find better balance
- Be more present
- Stay focused

BLOCK NOW
- Start blocking apps at any time with one tap

BETTER APP LIMITS
- Block any app or website based on time limits or number of opens

SCHEDULE DOWNTIME
- Be intentional with "mindful mornings", "evening wind down", and more

PHONE DETOX CHALLENGES
- Personalized challenges to compete with yourself and friends
- Challenges with neuroscientist and Roots Chief Science Officer, Tj Power

BLOCK WITH "MONK MODE"
- App blocking that doesn't let you unblock until tomorrow

MONITOR DIGITAL DOPAMINE
- Not all screen time is equal, so we help you understand the impact of each app

DAILY GOALS
- Set goals for screen time and phone pickups, and track your daily progress

PERSONAL BALANCE SCORE
- Daily score helps keep you accountable with beautiful illustrations and visuals

SCREEN TIME TRENDS
- View the progress and trends of your screen time journey

BUILD A STREAK
- Build a streak as you stay under limits, earn cheat days and custom app icons

BLOCK ADULT WEBSITES
- Keep yourself off adult websites once and for all


DON’T JUST TAKE IT FROM US

"We’re all guilty of being obsessed with our phones. Roots helps you break free." -- Tj Power, Neuroscientist and Author

“It's beautiful, and it works” -- Jameston78

“This app does what it says” -- Casper-F

“Worth every penny” -- Thehikingfool


PRIVACY GUARANTEED
We use Apple’s Screen Time API so all of your phone usage data stays on your phone.

TERMS & CONDITIONS
- Auto-Renewing Subscription Options: Roots Plus (Monthly or Annual)
- Terms: https://www.getroots.app/terms
- Privacy Policy: https://www.getroots.app/privacy-policy