Stop doomscrolling without deleting your apps. A mindful pause before Instagram, TikTok & YouTube, plus Autolock to end endless scrolling automatically.
You pick up your phone to check one thing and 40 minutes later you're still scrolling.
Free Time adds a mindful pause before your most distracting apps, so you open Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube on purpose instead of on autopilot. No willpower required, no deleting your apps.
HOW IT WORKS
Choose the apps that steal your time. The next time you tap one, Free Time steps in with a short pause like a breathing exercise, a quick puzzle, or a gratitude prompt. Most of the time, that pause is all it takes to put the phone back down.
WHY PEOPLE LOVE IT
• Mindful pauses — breathing, puzzles, and gratitude prompts interrupt the autopilot tap
• Autolock — decide how long you get inside an app, and it locks itself when time's up. The easiest way to stop doomscrolling.
• Block up to 50 apps and websites — social media, news, games, anything
• Focus timer — 25-minute deep work sessions with your distractions locked away
• Habit tracking — watch your screen time drop and your streaks grow
BUILT FOR REAL LIFE
Free Time isn't about punishing yourself or going cold turkey. It's a gentler kind of app blocker: enough friction to break the habit loop, flexible enough that you stay in control. Perfect if you've tried strict blockers before and ended up deleting them.
Works with Apple's Screen Time technology. Your data stays on your device.
Free Time is free to try. Unlimited blocking and all pause styles are included with Free Time Pro (monthly or annual subscription, cancel anytime).
Put your phone down. Pick your life up. Download Free Time today.
LEGAL
Privacy Policy: https://www.findfreetime.com/privacy.html
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.findfreetime.com/terms.html
I love the way that Free Time prompts you to do something before unlocking an app you have blocked. my scrolling on instagram went way down immediately after downloading it. the only improvement i would suggest is that sometimes the blocked app doesn’t get locked the first time you switch back to Free Time using the notification, and you have to re-open or go back to Free Time for it to lock the app, but not a huge deal.
Developer Response
Hi! I'm so happy to hear that you're loving Free time. Thank you for catching this bug! I'm working on solving it right now and will have it fixed for the next build :)-Nicole
Life changing
Kat_in_SF
I cannot believe how quickly this app changed my social media habits and I’m so much calmer and more focused as a result. I used to struggle with checking my apps way too much, but now I’ve cut way back and am using them so much more intentionally. I appreciate the simple design, the gentle reminders, and how it doesn’t shame me for needing to check apps—which I need to do for my work. I’m recommending to so many friends!
Developer Response
Thank you so much for this review! I'm so happy to hear Free Time is helping you feel calmer and more focused. Love that you are able to use your phone more intentionally! -Nicole
Amazing app!!!
ajain2189
I LOVE Free time. Since starting to use it, it’s got me using my phone so much more thoughtfully. And the problems are all just the right difficulty - hard enough to be annoying, easy enough to do. In just 3 weeks, I’ve become so much more regulated with my Instagram use, that I’ve added locks to all of my other troublesome apps.Thank you Free time for giving me more Free Time!!
Developer Response
Thank you so much!! I'm so happy to hear you are feeling more regulated with your Instagram and that Free Time is helping you have more free time :)-Nicole
Adding ideal intention to my day
POVacomment
FreeTime adds a gentle layer of mindful attention to parts of my day that used to slip into distraction. Helps me stay present with self and with the passions. I find the design to be super grounding and the experience feels purposeful in a way that supports real presence. It has quickly become something I find myself being grateful for on the regular. It is genuinely life improving app.
Developer Response
Thank you so much for this review, it makes me so happy to hear you are enjoying using Free Time! So glad to hear it's helpful you feel more present in your daily life!-Nicole
A new look with updated designs! Free Time is the easiest way to reduce your screen time.
Version 1.018
The developer, Nicole Kelner, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
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Information
Seller
Nicole Kelner LLC
Size
129 MB
Category
Productivity
Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 15.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
