Yarn: Screen Time Journal
journal to unlock apps
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Meet Yarn, a screen time intervention app that makes you journal to unlock addictive apps.
You can't break a habit you don't understand. Every time you reach for your phone, there's an emotion driving it - boredom, anxiety, avoidance. Yarn untangles the emotional threads that cause us to reach for our phone.
It was an answer to the question "What if AI could end Phone Addiction?" An AI that would meet us in these moments, with nothing but the perfect journaling prompt at the perfect time.
JOURNAL TO UNLOCK
Pause before scrolling by writing a quick journal entry to unlock your distracting apps.
JOURNAL WITH YARN
Get thoughtful AI prompts that help you reflect, notice your surroundings, and dig deeper into what matters.
SET BEDTIME BOUNDARIES
Schedule your apps to lock at bedtime, helping you wind down without the temptation to scroll late into the night.
ENTER FOCUS SESSIONS
Completely block distracting apps while you work.
VOICE OR TEXT
Journal however feels natural—type out your thoughts or use voice recordings when writing feels like too much.
Note that usage of Yarn is subject to the following agreements:
Terms of Use: https://www.alcovecomputer.com/terms
Privacy Policy: https://www.alcovecomputer.com/privacy
Apple's Standard End-User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
minor bug fixes and upkeep!
The developer, Alcove Computer Company, 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 Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Contact Info
- User Content
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Alcove Computer Company
- Size
- 31 MB
- Category
- Productivity
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 18.1 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 18.1 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 15.1 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 2.1 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
13+
- 13+
- This app has an age rating of 13+ with content restrictions.
Some content may be rated higher, and may therefore be restricted and managed by the developer through in-app controls. - In-App Controls
Age Assurance
Infrequent
Medical Treatment information
Contains
Health or Wellness Topics
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Yarn Pro Annual 2026 $59.99
- Yarn Pro Monthly 2026 $12.99
- Yarn Pro Monthly $9.99
- Yarn Pro Annual $59.99
- Copyright
- © 2025 Alcove Computer Company