Roots: Screen Time Control
Roots: Screen Time Control Summary
Roots: Screen Time Control is a free, with in-app purchases iOS app in Productivity by MWM. Released in Aug 2023 (3 years ago). It has 3.4K ratings with a 4.76★ (excellent) average. Based on AppGoblin estimates, it reaches roughly 14K monthly active users and generates around $<10K monthly revenue (100% IAP / 0% ads). Store last updated Jul 15, 2026
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Roots: Screen Time Control SDKs Summary
Roots: Screen Time Control was last scanned for SDKs on 2026-08-23. Below is the overview of third-party companies detected in the app. The full list of SDKs, permissions and unknowns is available here.
4.76★
Ratings: 3.4K
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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
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