# anchored \| present screen time — Pause apps. Breathe. Reset.

> Mindful screen time tool for pausing apps and promoting presence. (iPhone/iPad app by Aurora Industries LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anchored-present-screen-time/id6771635562 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Aurora Industries LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877978021)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 15 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anchored-present-screen-time/id6771635562/reviews.md

## What is anchored | present screen time?

Anchored is mindful screen time, designed for nervous systems.

We're not here to track your hours or shame your screen time. We're here to give you a beat — a breath, a check-in, a moment — between you and the app you're about to open.

— WHAT ANCHORED DOES —

PAUSE THE APPS THAT PULL YOU IN
Pick the apps you'd rather not open on autopilot — as many as you like. Anchored stands between you and them, prompting a brief breath, check-in, or intention before you proceed. No punishment, no shame — just space.

BREATHE BEFORE YOU SCROLL
Guided breathwork built for the moments you actually need it.
  • Box breathing for focus
  • 4-7-8 for sleep and rest
  • Physiological sigh for stress
  • Coherent breathing for ground
  • Alternate nostril for clarity

CHECK IN WITH YOURSELF
Quick check-ins help you notice what you actually wanted before you reach for the phone. Mood, intention, presence — captured in seconds, never shared.

SET AN INTENTION
Name where you want your time to go. Anchored keeps it in view, gently, so the hours you reclaim have somewhere to land.

— BUILT FOR PRIVACY —

Your life inside Anchored stays on your device. No user accounts, no backend servers. Your app selections live in an opaque token even we can't read — Apple's Family Controls do the pausing, locally. Full details: anchoredapp.dev/privacy

— ONE SIMPLE PLAN —

Anchored is a subscription app — one plan, everything included. No tiers, no locked features, no upsells inside.
  • Unlimited paused apps
  • The full breathwork library
  • Check-in rituals you choose
  • Your streak and daily affirmations

Weekly and annual plans are available, with a free trial on the annual plan — cancel anytime during the trial and pay nothing. Current pricing is always shown in the app before you subscribe. Subscriptions auto-renew until cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage or cancel in your App Store account settings.

— A NOTE FROM US —

Anchored isn't a productivity tool. It's a permission slip. We hope it gives you room to choose presence over autopilot — even if just for a second.

Made with care by Aurora Industries.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://anchoredapp.dev/privacy

## Key features

- Pause selected apps and categories
- Guided breathwork sessions
- Self-check-ins for mood and intention
- Daily intention setting
- Privacy-focused, no data sharing
- Website blocking (Plus)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Anchored Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Anchored Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Anchored Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Anchored Monthly | $8.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Anchored Lifetime | $129.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anchored-present-screen-time/id6771635562/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Great app, needs some work

*2026-06-13*

I wanted to do 3.5 stars, unfortunately thats not an option. Its a great app and it does what its supposed to most of the time. However there is a bug when you use the app to get more time after already having the app open. After about 15 seconds it shows you the screen again. Not a huge bug it just means you have to turn your phone off, its annoying enough though. Cant wait for this bug to get fixxed

### 5/5 — Calm. Great app!

*2026-06-05*

I loved using this app, it’s really aesthetically pleasing and keeps me in the right mind space.

## Frequently asked questions about anchored | present screen time

### What is Anchored?

Anchored is a health and fitness app designed to help users pause before opening distracting apps. It offers guided breathwork and self-check-ins to promote mindful screen time and presence.

### Does Anchored have ads?

Yes, Anchored contains advertisements. As a free app with in-app purchases, ads are part of the user experience for those not subscribing to Anchored Plus.

### What are the subscription options for Anchored Plus?

Anchored Plus offers monthly ($8.99/month), annual ($39.99/year), and a lifetime purchase option ($129.99). Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled in iOS Settings.

### What breathwork exercises are available in Anchored?

Anchored offers various guided breathwork sessions including box breathing for focus, 4-7-8 for sleep, physiological sigh for stress, coherent breathing for grounding, and alternate nostril breathing for clarity.

### How does Anchored protect user privacy?

Anchored is built for privacy with no user accounts or backend servers. All data stays on your device, and app selections are stored in an opaque token that even the developers cannot read.

### What is the age rating for Anchored?

Anchored has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. It is available on iPhone devices.

### How often is Anchored updated?

The latest version of Anchored is 1.3, and it was last updated on June 5, 2026. This indicates a relatively recent update cycle.

### Can Anchored block websites?

Yes, website blocking is a feature available with Anchored Plus. The free version focuses on pausing apps and categories.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6 — 2026-07-22

Bug fixes.

### 1.5 — 2026-07-16

Bug fixes.

### 1.4 — 2026-07-15

Bug fixes.

### 1.3 — 2026-06-05

Bug fixes

### 1.2 — 2026-06-03

• Improved app reliability and performance.
  • Updated analytics and attribution support to match App Store privacy requirements.
  • Fixed bugs and made under-the-hood improvements.

## More apps by Aurora Industries LLC

- [Caddie AI](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caddie-ai/id6759304353)

All apps by Aurora Industries LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/1877978021

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-28.*