Free Time: Screen Time Control

Block Apps & Focus Timer

Only for iPhone

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone

iPhone

Block distracting apps with calm breathing exercises, puzzles, and mindful moments. Free Time helps you stay focused and break the mindless scrolling habit. Spending 3+ hours a day on your phone? Free Time is the best app blocker to help you find calm, break the mindless scrolling habit, and take back your screen time. Free Time adds a mindful pause before opening distracting apps — a breathing exercise, a puzzle, a moment of reflection. The result: users cut screen time by 1.5 hours per day in the first week alone. No willpower needed. No punishment. Just a small pause that breaks the habit loop. WHAT USERS ARE SAYING "This app cut my screen time from 9 hours a day to 2.5 hours!" — Hope "Free Time turned my phone from a constant distraction to a tool I use thoughtfully." — Dave "In just 3 weeks, I barely check Instagram anymore." — Melina HOW IT WORKS When you tap Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Reddit, Twitter, or Snapchat, Free Time steps in with a brief mindful moment. You breathe, reflect, or solve a quick puzzle — then decide if you still want to open the app. That one pause is enough to stop doomscrolling before it starts. Free Time is designed to support daily habit change through gentle friction, not punishment. MINDFUL MOMENTS Choose the unlock prompts that work for you: Mental Challenges — Word scrambles, math puzzles, intention setting Sensory Awareness — Deep breathing, calm reflection, sound check Emotional Check-ins — Energy level tracker, feelings check-in, gratitude reflection Each prompt interrupts autopilot scrolling and helps you make a conscious choice about your screen time. APP BLOCKING FEATURES - Block up to 50 apps and websites - Block internet distractions across Safari and apps - Schedule blocking sessions for work hours, sleep, or study time - Instant Focus Mode for distraction-free deep work - Customizable block screens - Dumb Phone Mode: Transform your app launcher screen into a clean, distraction-free, minimalist space FOCUS TIMER Use a 25-minute focus timer with 5-minute breaks. Track your focus sessions and build a daily streak. Designed for students, professionals, and anyone who wants structured productivity sessions. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS - Screen time insights and session history - Focus streak tracking - Milestone celebrations BUILT FOR - People struggling with phone addiction or social media overuse - Students who need help focusing and building better habits - Professionals who want fewer distractions and more productivity - Adults and students with ADHD - Anyone seeking better digital wellness and life balance - Parents who want to model healthier phone habits - Anyone who wants a dumb phone experience without buying a new device FREE AND PRO FEATURES FREE: - Block 1 app - Access to 4 mindful prompts (breathing, word scramble, intention, feelings) PRO: - Block up to 50 apps and websites - Access to all mindful prompts - Focus timer - Scheduled blocking WHY FREE TIME IS DIFFERENT Most app blockers punish you. Free Time helps you build self-control through gentle friction. By adding a calm pause at the exact moment of impulse, you break the dopamine loop that keeps you reaching for your phone. It's not about blocking apps forever — it's about finding freedom and changing your relationship with your screen. Over time, you'll improve your sleep, build healthier habits, and reduce screen time without even thinking about it. GET STARTED Download Free Time and take back your health, your focus, and your life. LEGAL Privacy Policy: https://www.findfreetime.com/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.findfreetime.com/terms.html

Ratings & Reviews

  • 4.8
    out of 5
    16 Ratings

New calm breathing exercises and mindful moments. New minimalist layouts to help with a digital detox. Display your distracting apps in a minimalist, dumb phone-style launcher for your locked apps. Set daily unlock limits to reduce your screen time.

Version 1.0.7

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
    • 103.1 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.
    • Apple Vision
      Requires visionOS 2.0 or later.
  • Languages
    • English
  • Age Rating
    9+
  • In-App Purchases
    Yes
    • Unlimited access $8.99
    • Unlimited Access $59.99
    • Unlimited Access $59.99
    • Unlimited access $8.99
    • Emergency Unlock $0.99
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  • Copyright
    • © Nicole Kelner LLC
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