
Roots: Screen Time Control 12+
App Blocker, Dopamine Detox
Get Roots, Inc.
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- Free
- Offers In-App Purchases
iPhone Screenshots
Description
Roots is the #1 screen time app.
Set boundaries with your phone, and unlock more time.
Screen time has a major impact on our mental and physical wellbeing. We're here to help — with better app limits, digital downtime, daily intentions, balance score, and more.
Join thousands of people using Roots to build a better relationship with their phone.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Better screen time management
- Unlock 2 hours per day
- Stop scrolling mindlessly
- Cure your phone addiction
- Detox from phone dopamine
- Find better balance
- Be more present
- Stay focused
BLOCK NOW
- Start blocking apps at any time with one tap
BETTER APP LIMITS
- Block any app or website based on time limits or number of opens
SCHEDULE DOWNTIME
- Be intentional with "mindful mornings", "evening wind down", and more
PHONE DETOX CHALLENGES
- Personalized challenges to compete with yourself and friends
- Challenges with neuroscientist and Roots Chief Science Officer, Tj Power
BLOCK WITH "MONK MODE"
- App blocking that doesn't let you unblock until tomorrow
MONITOR DIGITAL DOPAMINE
- Not all screen time is equal, so we help you understand the impact of each app
DAILY GOALS
- Set goals for screen time and phone pickups, and track your daily progress
PERSONAL BALANCE SCORE
- Daily score helps keep you accountable with beautiful illustrations and visuals
SCREEN TIME TRENDS
- View the progress and trends of your screen time journey
BUILD A STREAK
- Build a streak as you stay under limits, earn cheat days and custom app icons
BLOCK ADULT WEBSITES
- Keep yourself off adult websites once and for all
DON’T JUST TAKE IT FROM US
"We’re all guilty of being obsessed with our phones. Roots helps you break free." -- Tj Power, Neuroscientist and Author
“It's beautiful, and it works” -- Jameston78
“This app does what it says” -- Casper-F
“Worth every penny” -- Thehikingfool
PRIVACY GUARANTEED
We use Apple’s Screen Time API so all of your phone usage data stays on your phone.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
- Auto-Renewing Subscription Options: Roots Plus (Monthly or Annual)
- Terms: https://www.getroots.app/terms
- Privacy Policy: https://www.getroots.app/privacy-policy
What’s New
Version 2.11.2
Thanks for using Roots! This version includes a few small updates to Challenges (longer unblock options, and adding custom speed bumps like "meditate to unblock"). We have some big updates coming soon, stay tuned!
Have questions or feedback? We’re always here for you: hello@getroots.app
Events
App Privacy
The developer, Get Roots, Inc., 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 Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Identifiers
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Contact Info
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Privacy practices may vary based on, for example, the features you use or your age. Learn More
Information
- Provider
- Get Roots, Inc.
- Size
- 324.3 MB
- Category
- Productivity
- Compatibility
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- iPhone
- Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- Apple Vision
- Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Languages
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English
- Age Rating
- 12+ Infrequent/Mild Medical/Treatment Information
- Copyright
- © 2025 Get Roots, Inc
- Price
- Free
- In-App Purchases
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- Roots Plus - Annual Plan USD 59.99
- Roots Plus - Annual Plan USD 59.99
- Roots Plus - Monthly Plan USD 9.99