PeerPause: Ask for Screen Time

Friends keep you accountable

Only for iPhone

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.

iPhone

PeerPause helps you stop scrolling when Screen Time limits are too easy to override. When time runs out, there is no endless snooze button. A trusted Time Buddy can approve extra minutes or help you stick to the pause. REAL ACCOUNTABILITY PeerPause is a screen time app built around social accountability. Set limits for the apps that steal your attention, then let someone you trust help you follow through when willpower gets weak. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose the apps you want to limit 2. Set your daily screen time limits 3. Add a trusted Time Buddy 4. When your limit ends, PeerPause blocks the app 5. If you need more time, send a request 6. Your Time Buddy can approve extra minutes or keep the pause in place That small pause changes everything. Instead of instantly giving in, you check in with someone who can help you stay honest. WHY IT WORKS NO EASY SELF-OVERRIDE Most screen time tools let you bypass limits in seconds. PeerPause adds friction at the exact moment you are most likely to slip. A REAL PERSON HELPS Your Time Buddy can be a friend, partner, sibling, or anyone you trust. They help you decide whether you genuinely need more time or just want to keep scrolling. BUILT FOR RELAPSE MOMENTS PeerPause is not another complicated productivity dashboard. It is designed for the moment when you hit a limit and need accountability before opening the app again. KEY FEATURES APP LIMITS THAT STICK Set daily limits for distracting apps like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, games, dating apps, shopping apps, or anything else pulling you away. TIME BUDDY ACCOUNTABILITY Choose someone you trust to help manage extra time requests and limit changes. REQUEST MORE TIME Hit your limit but genuinely need access? Send a request and let your Time Buddy approve or deny it. LIMIT CHANGES NEED APPROVAL Want to change or remove a limit? PeerPause helps keep those decisions intentional by involving your Time Buddy. NO SNOOZE SCREEN TIME PeerPause is built for people who want more than another reminder, timer, or easy skip button. WHO IS PEERPAUSE FOR? PeerPause is for people who know they spend too much time on their phone, but do not want to rely on willpower alone. Use it if you are: Trying to stop scrolling Building better phone habits Studying or working and need fewer distractions Looking for social accountability A couple trying to be more present together Someone who keeps bypassing normal screen time limits PRIVATE BY DESIGN PeerPause uses Apple’s Screen Time APIs to manage app limits on your device. Your Time Buddy can see requests, approvals, and whether extra time is needed. They do not see your private app content, messages, browsing, photos, or personal activity inside apps. PeerPause is designed to create accountability without public shame, leaderboards, or oversharing. SUBSCRIPTION Some PeerPause features require an active subscription. A free version is also available, so you can try the core experience before upgrading. GET STARTED Download PeerPause, add your Time Buddy, and make screen time something you do not have to manage alone. Pause first. Scroll less. Stay accountable. TERMS OF USE https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Version 1.1.1

The developer, Andrei Tarce, 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 Linked to You

    The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:

    • Contact Info
    • User Content
    • Usage Data
    • Diagnostics

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Information

Seller
  • Andrei Tarce
Size
  • 90.3 MB
Category
  • Productivity
Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
  • iPhone
    Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
  • Mac
    Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
  • Apple Vision
    Requires visionOS 2.0 or later.
Languages
  • English
Age Rating
18+
In-App Purchases
Yes
Copyright
  • © PeerPause
  • Developer Website
  • Privacy Policy