Roots: Screen Time Control 12+

Be Gone, Doom Scrolling!

Thanks to Roots I finally can take back control of my time and eliminate the habitual scrolling every time I reach for my phone. Almost everyone I know is guilty of grabbing their phone and immediately opening their go to social media app only to blink and realize they just wasted the last 15-30 mins scrolling through memes or sports highlights. I’ve setup multiple rules on roots to eliminate me even being able to open certain apps during dedicated times like first thing in the morning or in the evening when I’m winding down. I’ve also made it so it time constraints how much time I can spend on social media each day. Roots is the self control I wish I always had. Plus Monk Mode is incredible because even when you want to change the rules it won’t let you so you can’t give in to temptation. 10/10 thanks for giving me my time back, Roots!

Developer Response ,

Hey BILLF'nMURRY, thank you so much for your review! It's wonderful to know that Roots has been such a game-changer for you in reclaiming control over your time and curbing habitual scrolling.

We're glad to hear that Roots is providing the self-control you've been seeking. And thrilled to have been able to give you back some valuable time.

If you have any other thoughts or feedback, we're always here for you. All the best!

It helps a lot with ADHD symptoms

I can’t find the words to express how Roots is saving my life. I’ve been using this app for three weeks, and my life has started to change. I have ADHD and two kids, and I’m also very addicted to social media, which has been ruining my life. I set a goal to leave social media, but I have to do it gradually because the addiction is very strong.

I read a recommendation for Roots on Reddit and decided to install it. The first two weeks were difficult, but I was amazed at how I actually followed the app’s guidance and didn’t try to find ways to unlock my apps. Today is the day after the election, and I’m participating in the “Post-Election Detox” challenge—it’s such a relief. I’m not scrolling through news feeds, and my world is not in chaos today. Thank you so much 🙏

Lots of potential here

Excited to see an app like Roots now exists, to solve a plaguing problem. I'm on day 2 and so far I'm already seeing how it can help. Today I picked up my phone many times throughout the day, as I typically do, looking to check out IG or another social media outlet only to be blocked by Roots and had to think...hmm what do I do now. I'm hoping over time my brain will rewire itself to not need to pick up the phone so much and immediately default to more healthy habits.

I really like the deep integration with Screen Time and the analytics that Roots provides out of the box. You're able to provide app exceptions as well which is good for cases when you use a sleep app, for example, and it shouldn't count against your screen time.

There are a few bugs in the app that I'm sure will get worked out, given this is still a new app. Hopeful and excited here!