Roots: Screen Time Control 12+

Block Apps & Dopamine Detox

Get Roots, Inc.

    • 4.8 • 150 Ratings
    • Free
    • Offers In-App Purchases

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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 who are 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

ON-DEMAND BLOCKING
- Start a new blocking session at any time with a simple tap

BETTER APP LIMITS
- Set daily limits for any app or website, and add extra friction when unblocking

SCHEDULE DOWNTIME
- Be intentional with "mindful mornings", "evening wind down", and more

BLOCK WITH "MONK MODE"
- App blocking that doesn't let you unblock until tomorrow after hitting a limit

MONITOR DIGITAL DOPAMINE
- Not all screen time is equal, so we help you understand the impact of each app

DAILY INTENTIONS
- Set intentions for screen time and phone pickups, plus scroll replacements

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


DON’T JUST TAKE IT FROM US

“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 2.1

This is a big update with several of our most requested features!

- On-Demand Blocking: start a new blocking session at any time by tapping "block now" from the home tab
- Profile with Trends: track the progress of your screen time journey in a simple and beautiful way
- App Groups: save selected apps and websites and re-use them for limits, downtime, and on-demand blocking
- Better Downtime Blocking: many optimizations to make downtime sessions more reliable
- Lots of small bug fixes

Have questions or feedback? We're here for you.

P.S. We've got more exciting updates coming in the next few weeks — stay tuned!

Ratings and Reviews

4.8 out of 5
150 Ratings

150 Ratings

BILLF'nMURRY ,

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!

Markypoo505 ,

Better than native iOS screen time, screen time way down!

I read an article that introduced me to this app. I was already using screen time tools on my iPhone. This one has a much more intuitive and use friendly interface. you answer some questions first about what you will do instead of downtime and it serves as a nice reminder that there’s things in my life that are much more important than scrolling or playing games or checking email.

Developer Response ,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you find our app more intuitive and user-friendly than the native iOS screen time tools. It's great to know that the reminders about meaningful activities are helping you focus on what truly matters. We appreciate your feedback and are glad to be a part of your journey toward more intentional screen use!

alanwill ,

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!

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 Linked to You

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

  • Contact Info
  • Identifiers
  • Usage Data
  • Diagnostics

Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More

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