Free Time: Screen Time Control
Free Time: Screen Time Control Summary
Free Time: Screen Time Control is a ad-supported, with in-app purchases iOS app in Productivity by Nicole Kelner. Released in Nov 2025 (5 months ago). It has 19 ratings with a 4.79★ (excellent) average. Based on AppGoblin estimates, it reaches roughly 151 monthly active users and generates around $<10K monthly revenue (62% IAP / 38% ads). Store metadata: updated Mar 31, 2026.
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Store info: Last updated on App Store on Mar 31, 2026 .
4.79★
Ratings: 19
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App Description
Spending 3+ hours a day on your phone? Free Time is the best app blocker to help you find calm, build healthier phone habits, and take back your screen time.
Free Time adds a mindful pause before opening distracting apps: a breathing exercise, a puzzle, a moment of reflection. The result? Users cut their screen time down by 2 hours a day.
No willpower needed. No punishment. Just a small pause that breaks the habit loop.
WHAT USERS ARE SAYING
"This app cut my screen time from 9 hours a day to 2.5 hours!" - Hope
"Free Time turned my phone from a constant distraction to a tool I use thoughtfully." - Dave
"In just 3 weeks, I barely check Instagram anymore." - Melina
HOW IT WORKS
When you tap Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Reddit, Twitter, or Snapchat, Free Time steps in with a brief mindful moment. You breathe, reflect, or solve a quick puzzle, then decide if you still want to open the app.
That one pause is enough to stop doomscrolling before it starts.
Free Time is designed to support daily habit change through gentle friction, not punishment.
MINDFUL MOMENTS
Choose the unlock prompts that work for you:
Mental Challenges: Word scrambles, math puzzles, intention setting
Sensory Awareness: Deep breathing, calm reflection, sound check
Emotional Check-ins: Energy level tracker, feelings check-in, gratitude reflection
Each prompt interrupts autopilot scrolling and helps you make a conscious choice about your screen time.
APP BLOCKING FEATURES
- Block up to 50 apps and websites
- Block internet distractions across Safari and apps
- Schedule blocking sessions for work hours, sleep, or study time
- Instant Focus Mode for distraction-free deep work
- Customizable block screens
- Dumb Phone Mode: Transform your app launcher into a clean, distraction-free, minimalist space
DAILY HABIT TRACKER
Build healthier phone habits with built-in habit tracking. Set goals like "no phone at meals" or "screen time under 3 hours" and track your progress with daily check-ins. Watch your streaks grow as you build consistency. Free Time even auto-tracks your screen time goal for you.
FOCUS TIMER
25-minute focus sessions with 5-minute breaks. Track your focus sessions and build a daily streak. Designed for students, professionals, and anyone who wants structured productivity sessions.
TRACK YOUR PROGRESS
- Screen time insights and session history
- Habit streaks and daily check