# Argue: Screen Time App Blocker — user reviews

> 9 indexed App Store user reviews of Argue by Johnathan Mo, rated 4.60/5 from 8 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/argue-screen-time-app-blocker/id6761279161/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/argue-screen-time-app-blocker/id6761279161.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 7 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 0

## Most critical reviews (9 lowest-rated)

### 2/5 — was good, then started using randomly canned responses, not actual llm

*2026-08-08*

it would just say ermm "where do you think you're going? hold up let's talk about this," not responding to me saying "i have 3 opens, id like to use one" basically nulling the efficacy. doesn't work if the llm function doesn't. my goal isn't to abstain from tech like a monk, it's to reduce screen time, having guaranteed locks on it and guaranteed opens to a certain amount has been enough, until it decided to start acting up.

**Developer response:** Hey! The provider we were using for our AI chat suddenly stopped maintaining their product, leaving us without functionality for a week as they did not notify us. It was fixed shortly after, and if you're willing to give the app another try, we would really love to have you 🫶.

### 5/5 — Great app…

*2026-09-06*

Ever since downloading this, my habit of scrolling instagram for 30 min first thing in the morning has disappeared! I’m now spending more valuable time with my dog, fish, and family instead of selling my soul to the attention economy. Only thing Id like to add is the green theme of the app, it kinda gives the ick… though I guess thats what it’s supposed to do. Brr! Just thinking about it gives me shudders 😅

### 5/5 — Great screentime lock

*2026-09-05*

Only needed it for Instagram. Seems to work well for my needs. Can’t trick the AI. no complaints.

### 5/5 — Saving My Life

*2026-06-10*

I was honestly getting fried by my phone and spending infinite time on it and Argo is saving me I’ve never felt more alive ts so tuff

### 5/5 — Great App!!

*2026-05-15*

This App is cool! It helps me to manage my screen time.

### 5/5 — Would rate it 6 stars if possible

*2026-05-09*

Initially downloaded this because I thought the concept was cool, but this genuinely changed my relationship with my phone. I tried clearspace and other phone-blocking apps but only on this one did my screentime drop DRASTICALLY. Finally get more time back doing what I should actually be doing anyways

### 5/5 — The only thing that stopped my instagram addiction

*2026-05-09*

Having to explain myself and the self accountability is surprisingly effective

### 5/5 — Really helps with screen time

*2026-05-08*

Super cool app! Really helps my scrolling habit and blocking distracting apps

### 5/5 — I’m not biased but this is great

*2026-05-08*

Totally not biased

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