Time Rich(Restrict Smartphone) 4+
Time is Money. Be Time Rich.
Toshimitsu Kugimoto
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- Free
- Offers In-App Purchases
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Description
Time Rich is an app designed to help you seriously overcome smartphone addiction.
To unlock the block, you will need to donate a small amount of money.
■ Features of "Time Rich"
1. Simplicity
You can set restrictions for apps and URLs collectively across the entire app. There's no need to reselect choices for each block setting.
Starting Quick Block is completed with just one tap immediately upon opening the app.
Setting a TimeLimit is as simple as choosing a time and saving it.
For ScheduleBlock, simply select "Everyday" or choose specific days and times to add.
These are the main functions; there are no complex features whatsoever.
2. Unlocking Blocks Requires a small amount of Donation; Main Features Are Free
It's said that people are more motivated by the desire to avoid losses than to achieve gains. This human cognitive tendency is termed "loss aversion" in psychology. This app counters the impulse and craving (dopamine) to use smartphones.
Upon unlocking blocks, a portion of the donated amount goes to nonprofit organizations working for mental health, and the remainder covers operational fees (such as app development and design costs), all contributing to improving mental health.
For those supporting the continuation of Time Rich's services, we offer a subscription option available at a small fee, but all main features are provided free of charge.
3. No Distracting Features
There are no advertisements.
Push notifications only alert you 15 minutes before reaching the time limit to avoid sudden blocking and surprise.
4. No User Registration Required
Once installed, the app is ready to use immediately.
What’s New
Version 3.3
■ When a language other than Japanese is set, the app name will be displayed as "Time Rich".
The original app name in Japanese is "時もち".
■Notice Regarding Donations to NPOs in April and May 2024
We are pleased to inform you that we have donated 1,470 yen, a portion of the valuable money received from users when unlocking blocks on Time Rich, to the NPO Suicide Prevention Center Life Link.
https://syncable.biz/associate/lifelink
The breakdown of the block unlocks on Time Rich is as follows: 5 times in April 2024 (500 yen) and 16 times in May 2024 (1,600 yen), totaling 2,100 yen. Of this, 15% (315 yen) went to Apple's fees, 70% was donated, and the remaining 315 yen will be used for future development costs of Time Rich.
■About bugs
Thanks to everyone's support, we've already received downloads from over 500 people. Thank you very much!
We've received reports of issues such as "blocks not functioning properly" or "continuous blocking" in some environments. Please try the following steps, which should resolve the issue:
1. Update iOS software to the latest version.
2. Update Time Rich to the latest version.
3. Go to Settings → Screen Time → From the list of apps with access to Screen Time, revoke permissions for all apps including Time Rich.
4. Open the Time Rich app and re-enable Screen Time usage.
5. Select the apps you want to block again.
6. Reconfigure the blocks you wish to use.
■About this release
This update includes several changes, but the main updates are as follows:
1. Introduction of the low-cost monthly subscription feature (Strict Plan).
2. Introduction of the English version.
1. Regarding the low-cost monthly subscription feature (Strict Plan):
Currently, Time Rich provides all features for free except for unlocking blocks, and we do not display any advertisements to allow users to focus on activities other than smartphones. However, to sustain our operations, we have decided to offer the low-cost monthly subscription feature starting now!
Features included in the subscription plan currently are:
1. Limiting TimeLimit settings deletion/change/save to once every 3 days.
2. Ability to choose from over 5 different theme colors.
3. Change Mochi-kun's expression to a stoic face.
4. Increase in the number of displayed quotes from 10 to over 30.
We believe these features are not essential for everyone, but if you support Time Rich, we would be delighted if you could subscribe!
Additionally, the first week is free, so even if you cancel during this period, you can use it for one week without charge. Cancelling is easy and can be done within the app. Please feel free to give it a try!
2. About Introduction of the English version.
We have been releasing it only in Japan up until now, but starting from this version, we will also release it for overseas markets.
As the first step towards internationalization, we have released an English version! (and that's why you are now reading this article!) If your Device's language is set to anything other than Japanese, the app will be displayed in English. At this time, we have released Time Rich under the name "Time Rich" for all regions except Europe.
Due to legal issues, we plan to release it in Europe once our activities are on track and we can incorporate as an organization.
We plan to add languages other than English as needed, based on future download trends.
App Privacy
The developer, Toshimitsu Kugimoto, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Toshimitsu Kugimoto
- Size
- 2.7 MB
- Category
- Health & Fitness
- Compatibility
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- iPhone
- Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPad
- Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later.
- Languages
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English, Japanese
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Copyright
- © Toshimitsu Kugimoto
- Price
- Free
- In-App Purchases
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- Strict Plan with Family $1.49
- Strict Plan $1.00
- Donate to Unblock $0.49
Supports
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Family Sharing
Some in‑app purchases, including subscriptions, may be shareable with your family group when Family Sharing is enabled.