Subtle but effective
It’s less intrusive than I expected but works very well for me. I tried Apple’s screen time and other app blockers but they really did not work for me. I think this focuses on the right thing with the timing element.
Good App Blocker
A simple yet effective app blocker. Backed by research. Easily manage screen time with this one. Wish you can add more minutes to unlock like 30 minutes or more especially for apps that are important but you still want to limit screen time. Also perhaps, turn on family sharing especially with the pricing of the app.
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Response from developer
Thanks so much for the review! The app has a number of updates, including family sharing and some additional options for time-based blocking.
Perfect for Busy Parents and Kids!
As a mom of two working in a fast-paced professional environment, my phone is often my biggest source of distraction. I’ve tried standard screen time limits before, but they never seemed to stick. Baseline is different because it actually structures my entire day.
Since I started using the "Focus Blocks," I’ve noticed a significant jump in my productivity. It feels great to actually "earn" my downtime rather than just mindlessly scrolling. It has helped me stay present with my kids and much more dialed-in during my deep-work hours.
I’m actually planning on setting this up for my son next. The way it protects morning routines and winds down properly before sleep is exactly the kind of healthy digital habit I want him to develop. If you’re looking for more than just a "blocker" and want a full lifestyle reset, I highly recommend this app!
Since I started using the "Focus Blocks," I’ve noticed a significant jump in my productivity. It feels great to actually "earn" my downtime rather than just mindlessly scrolling. It has helped me stay present with my kids and much more dialed-in during my deep-work hours.
I’m actually planning on setting this up for my son next. The way it protects morning routines and winds down properly before sleep is exactly the kind of healthy digital habit I want him to develop. If you’re looking for more than just a "blocker" and want a full lifestyle reset, I highly recommend this app!
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Response from developer
Thanks for the review, very glad to hear it's working for you! A few features were added recently to help install and manage Baseline on a child's device as well, including iPad support and a PIN/security feature.
App helped me reclaim my time
Thank you so much. Such a brilliant idea, implemented in such a beautiful way. I can’t thank you enough. Gorgeous and intuitive UI that operates under screen time to help reduce screen time for the apps that take time. No data collected - no notes. Thank you thank you thank you!
Response from developer
Thanks for such a kind review! Please feel free to share any ongoing feedback to help continue making improvements!
Interesting take on the screen time concept
What is unique about this app is that instead of giving one a screen time limit for the whole day which one might greedily use up before noon (leaving you with depleted dopamine energy levels and cravings for the rest of the day), it flips the script and forces you to save up (so to speak) on your Screen Time and use it at the end of the day to genuinely reward yourself for a hard day’s work. No guilt! The developer has put quite some work into explaining the science during onboarding so that you embrace the concept.. I would recommend this app.
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Response from developer
Thanks so much for this review! Very glad you're finding it useful!
So far, so good
I was pretty skeptical but this app works great for me! I’ve tried time-limits, greyscale, productivity apps, adhd apps, even custom shortcuts to keep me from doomscrolling but nothing really stuck. I like how simple it is.