TimeBack is now SandBud. Our tiny team is working on some big changes! Stay tuned!
Less brainrot. More living. SandBud is a focus app that makes putting your phone down REWARDING.
Block distracting apps, and earn rewards when you focus. The best part? You can grow your own zen garden and show off your focus progress while you are resetting your phone habit.
Designed by the former TikTok product team, SandBud makes focus fun! We use proven behavioral psychology hacks to reverse-engineer the brainrot, so you will fall in love with being present again!
Meet Bud, your little focus butler. He’s here to remind you to spend less time scrolling and more time doing your thing. Studying. Working. Having dinner without checking what everyone else is having for dinner.
HOW SandBud WORKS
Choose your distractions
Select the apps you want to take a break from.
Make a focus plan
Set aside time for work, study, winding down, or being with people you care about. TimeBack blocks your selected apps during your focus session, so you don't brainrot.
Earn something worth looking forward to
Complete your focus session to earn rewards for your garden. Grow plants, unlock surprise collections, and make your little space your own.
SCREEN TIME CONTROL WITH SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO
You already know you want to scroll less and stop the brainrot.
SandBud gives you a reason to follow through: a little progress, a little surprise, and a garden that grows with your effort.
• App Blocker — Block distracting apps when you want to focus.
• Focus Plans — Make room in your day for the things you keep putting off.
• Zen Garden — Turn completed sessions into rewards and a space you can build.
• Surprise Collections — Discover new things to unlock as you keep going.
• Zen Mode — Start a distraction-free moment when you need one.
• Screen Time Reports — See your screen time breakdown and follow your progress.
BE PRESENT, ONE SESSION AT A TIME
One quick check can turn into an hour of brainrot. Give yourself a break from the feed and make room for your own life.
Practice mindfulness while studying, working, or spending time with someone you love. Your phone can wait. Bud is excellent at waiting.
Start your first focus plan. Give your attention somewhere better to go.
BUILT WITH APPLE’S SCREEN TIME API
SandBud uses Apple’s Screen Time API to block the apps you select.
TERMS & PRIVACY
Terms of Use: https://gettimeback.app/terms-of-use/
Privacy Policy: https://gettimeback.app/privacy-policy/
TimeBack’s Zen Garden is the perfect blend of technology and mindfulness
TheYogiKiki
In a world filled with endless distractions, Time Back offers a refreshing, creative approach to reclaim your time and break free from doomscrolling. The app combines focus plans with a unique zen garden feature that evolves as you spend less time on your phone. This gamified experience turns reducing screen time into a mindful and rewarding activity. As you disengage from distractions like social media, your virtual zen garden flourishes into a peaceful, calming space, making the process feel more like self-care rather than a restriction.As someone who struggles with phone addiction and often finds themselves doomscrolling, Time Back has been a game changer for me. Instead of feeling guilty about how much time I spend on my phone, I’m nurturing something positive. For anyone wants to be more intentional with their screen time, Time Back is a fantastic tool that is the perfect blend of technology and mindfulness.
More quality time in the real world
Pluto998
I cannot emphasize enough how helpful TimeBack has been to give me freedom to spend more time with my family and be present while I’m with them. Before I used this app I got notifications that I averaged 5 hours of screen time daily! I realized I was addicted to checking my work notifications and endless scrolling algorithms, and I knew I had to make a change. TimeBack was the best resource for me to block the apps I wanted at certain times, and gave me hours each day of quality productive time with my family and to myself. It’s been an amazing resource for me to create better habits and I will continue using it everyday!
Game-Changer for Focus & Discipline
yamill3
I’ve tried a lot of screen time control apps, but TimeBack is the first one that actually makes me want to stick to it. When I need to lock in for a big project, I crank up the restrictions for a few days, and it really helps me stay disciplined. Then, when I shift back to a lighter time block, I get to enjoy the zen garden feature, which makes the whole process feel more rewarding instead of restrictive. It’s the perfect balance between productivity and mindfulness. Highly recommend for anyone trying to break phone addiction without feeling like they’re punishing themselves.
Must have for better habits!
ryanbyryanchua
I'm on the phone too much (work and personal) and sometimes I don't realize it until I get my Screen Time summaries each week. My friend recommended this app to me and I realized how it was just a matter of correcting bad habits! Everynight I would reach for my phone to check social media and TimeBack would block access for me till the morning and actually forces me to put my phone away and just go to sleep. It's really good for people w/ no self discipline like me. You can set your goals for better time management and actually get better sleep in the process! Highly recommend!
New name. Big changes. Same mission.
TimeBack is now SandBud, and we’ve been busy giving the whole app a makeover. We’re making focus feel like something you actually look forward to. Doomscrolling is about to have competition.
We can’t wait to show you what’s coming. Stay tuned.
Bud
Your focus butler
Version 1.1.0
The developer, Sean Kuannery Media, LLC, 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
Sean Kuannery Media, LLC
Size
294.3 MB
Category
Productivity
Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.