With this app, you can set app limits, schedule downtime, and monitor digital dopamine. Includes personalized challenges, balance score, and trend tracking.
AppRecs review analysis
AppRecs rating 4.4. Trustworthiness 81 out of 100. Review manipulation risk 24 out of 100. Based on a review sample analyzed.
★★★★☆
4.4
AppRecs Rating
Ratings breakdown
5 star
89%
4 star
6%
3 star
1%
2 star
1%
1 star
3%
What to know
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Low review manipulation risk
24% review manipulation risk
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Credible reviews
81% trustworthiness score from analyzed reviews
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High user satisfaction
89% of sampled ratings are 5 stars
About Roots: Screen Time Control
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 goals, balance score, and more.
Join thousands of people 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
BLOCK NOW
- Start blocking apps at any time with one tap
BETTER APP LIMITS
- Block any app or website based on time limits or number of opens
SCHEDULE DOWNTIME
- Be intentional with "mindful mornings", "evening wind down", and more
PHONE DETOX CHALLENGES
- Personalized challenges to compete with yourself and friends
- Challenges with neuroscientist and Roots Chief Science Officer, Tj Power
BLOCK WITH "MONK MODE"
- App blocking that doesn't let you unblock until tomorrow
MONITOR DIGITAL DOPAMINE
- Not all screen time is equal, so we help you understand the impact of each app
DAILY GOALS
- Set goals for screen time and phone pickups, and track your daily progress
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
BLOCK ADULT WEBSITES
- Keep yourself off adult websites once and for all
DON’T JUST TAKE IT FROM US
"We’re all guilty of being obsessed with our phones. Roots helps you break free." -- Tj Power, Neuroscientist and Author
“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
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 goals, balance score, and more.
Join thousands of people 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
BLOCK NOW
- Start blocking apps at any time with one tap
BETTER APP LIMITS
- Block any app or website based on time limits or number of opens
SCHEDULE DOWNTIME
- Be intentional with "mindful mornings", "evening wind down", and more
PHONE DETOX CHALLENGES
- Personalized challenges to compete with yourself and friends
- Challenges with neuroscientist and Roots Chief Science Officer, Tj Power
BLOCK WITH "MONK MODE"
- App blocking that doesn't let you unblock until tomorrow
MONITOR DIGITAL DOPAMINE
- Not all screen time is equal, so we help you understand the impact of each app
DAILY GOALS
- Set goals for screen time and phone pickups, and track your daily progress
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
BLOCK ADULT WEBSITES
- Keep yourself off adult websites once and for all
DON’T JUST TAKE IT FROM US
"We’re all guilty of being obsessed with our phones. Roots helps you break free." -- Tj Power, Neuroscientist and Author
“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
