Arete. Unrot Your Brain.
App Blocker & Focus Timer
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Discover how you use your device and turn it into a tool for digital wellbeing.
Arete monitors usage through Apple’s Screen Time API, builds clear visual reports (daily, monthly, and lifetime), and helps you set limits and focus sessions to restore balance between your online and real life. Data stays on your device—no external tracking.
KEY FEATURES
• Reports & analytics: monthly calendar, summary stats, charts by category and hour, top apps, phone pickups. Customize visible sections and date range (current month or last 31 days).
• Focus sessions: block apps on a schedule, set daily time limits, start quick sessions. Session bar above the tab bar and a home screen widget for the active session.
• Detox plans: guided 4-week path or a personalized plan based on your wake time, sleep, meals, and intensity.
• Exclusions: exclude specific apps from totals when you don’t want them counted (with rules for some categories).
• Notifications: alerts when you exceed a daily threshold, reminders for sessions and breaks.
• Optional protections: waiting room with breathing exercise or mini-games before opening a session; options to block uninstall or date/time changes during an active session.
• Customization: report themes, app icons, interface colors.
• Multilingual: Italian, English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Japanese.
ARETE PREMIUM (subscription)
Unlock custom Detox plans, unlimited app blocking, no-break hard mode, advanced analytics, custom focus sessions, and more. 3-day free trial on the yearly plan, then auto-renewal. Manage or cancel in Apple ID Settings.
WHO IT’S FOR
• Anyone who wants to reduce screen time
• Anyone who wants detailed usage stats to improve habits and productivity
• Anyone who wants structured focus with scheduled blocks
REQUIREMENTS
Arete requires Screen Time permission to monitor usage and apply blocks.
Privacy: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/arete-privacy-policy/18de870c-91c5-4d63-b73e-26c4d2c70bcd/privacy
Terms: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/arete-terms-of-use/6421a059-1a9a-4cee-ae0b-22f5cee636f6/terms
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In this update we've fixed a number of small issues and made improvements across the board.
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The developer, MATTEO PANIZZO, 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.
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Information
- Seller
- MATTEO PANIZZO
- Size
- 59.9 MB
- Category
- Productivity
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 26.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 26.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 26.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 26.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 26.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
English and 6 more
- English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish
- Age Rating
9+
- 9+
- This app is rated 9+ 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
Parental Controls
Contains
Health or Wellness Topics
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Arete Premium Yearly $59.99
- Monthly Subscription $5.99
- Copyright
- © Paniz