# BB - Screen Time & App Blocker — Control and limit social media

> App blocker to combat social media addiction and reduce screen time. (iPhone/iPad app by Bruno da Rocha e Silva.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bb-screen-time-and-app-blocker/id6443657745 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bruno da Rocha e Silva](https://appshunter.io/developer/843920997)
- Category: Productivity, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 391 App Store ratings · 93 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-10-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bb-screen-time-and-app-blocker/id6443657745/reviews.md

## What is BB?

Apps like social media use powerful psychological tricks to make you unable to stay away from them for too long. Burnout Buddy blocks these apps when you don't want to use them to help you break free and heal their impact on your mental health.

* Fight social media addiction
* Reduce screen time and improve your focus
* Multiple blocking mechanisms
* Completely free for most use cases
* No account creation or shady VPNs

Burnout Buddy is stronger than your iPhone's native Screen Time controls. Designed specifically with social media addiction and unhealthy work habits in mind, it offers a wider variety of blocking mechanisms and allows you to be extremely specific regarding how access to a specific group of apps and websites should be restricted. If you already use Burnout Buddy, keep an eye out for updates that add even more blocking mechanisms and customization points!

MAIN FEATURES

* Block indefinitely
* Schedule-based blocking
* Usage-based blocking
* Location-based blocking (via Siri)
* Focus Mode-based blocking (via Siri)
* Siri-based Blocking: Build your own custom blocking conditions by integrating BB with Siri and the Shortcuts app!
* Multiple Conditions: Configure multiple blocking conditions for a single group of content for maximum control of your habits.
* Multiple Configurations: Want to block a certain group of apps under certain conditions but also another group under other conditions? No problem!
* Strict Mode: Have the bad habit of "cheating" app blockers by snoozing them? Strict Mode bans you from updating/deleting schemas when they're active.
* Starter Schemas: Plug-and-play configurations that cover the most common reasons people use Burnout Buddy for.
* Widgets
• Custom App Icons
* Block Uninstall
* Block Screen Customization
• Push Notifications

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Try Burnout Buddy for free and start taking control of your digital habits today.

Want to know more and see what's coming next? Check out BB at https://burnoutbuddy.io!
Questions or feedback? You can reach out to us on Twitter at @BurnoutBuddy.

## Key features

- Fight social media addiction
- Reduce screen time
- Multiple blocking mechanisms
- Schedule-based blocking
- Usage-based blocking
- Strict Mode
- Customizable blocking

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Burnout Buddy Pro | $9.99 | one-time |
| Supreme Tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| Super Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Kind Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of BB?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Intuitive and effective
- 🔒 Strict mode makes it hard to bypass
- 💰 Reasonable one-time purchase
- 🕰️ Helpful scheduling and time management features
- 🙌 Improved productivity and focus
- 🤗 Appreciated by users

**Cons**

- 🐛 Some bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Difficulty customizing strict mode
- 🔒 Lack of password protection for settings

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Schemas not working as expected
- Inconsistent app/website blocking behavior
- Crashes and function-limiting bugs

**Most requested features**

- Add option to pause schemas for a set time
- Implement screen time tracking and analytics
- Provide ability to block Safari and other browsers
- Add warning before app/website gets blocked
- Sync schemas across devices

## Recent user reviews (10 of 93)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bb-screen-time-and-app-blocker/id6443657745/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Reduced my screen time

*2026-08-06, version 1.3.2*

I love the app but there’s a glitch in the app. If I upgrade my phone or sometime restart during any strict schedule. The strict schedule keeps on even after the scheduled time. I manually have to go through the steps to come out of strict mode.

### 5/5 — Best time blocker app on the iOS bar none.

*2026-06-23, version 1.3.2*

This is what software was made for, it just works. No gimmicks or accounts, and much more customization than others. A one time purchase for pro is another huge plus. Thank you for creating this.

### 5/5 — Changed My Life

*2026-06-11, version 1.3.2*

More productive than ever. Made me realize how much time I waste. It’s okay to have fun, to slow down, and to have patience with my goals, but I have to keep trying because life is short. Thank you, Burnout Buddy.

### 5/5 — So far so good!

*2026-05-07, version 1.3.2*

I like the “strict” mode—makes you really think about why you’re unlocking the app, and I guess that’s all I needed. Impressed by this app!

### 5/5 — Tolulope

*2026-04-22, version 1.3.2*

Amazing app

### 5/5 — Overall Good

*2026-04-10, version 1.3.2*

I much prefer this over the Iphone screen time because you can turn on “Strict Mode” and it makes it really inconvenient to adjust or pause it when it’s blocking sites or apps. I love that it’s free too and only one time payment rather than a subscription. Setting the blocking conditions might be confusing to some people because of the user interface but other than that it works quite well for what I need. Looking forward to future updates.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2026-02-25, version 1.3.2*

Great app, very intuitive and blocks stuff when I need it to.
Request - is there a way to get both schedule and total amount of time? Like a different amount of time for morning or afternoon

### 5/5 — Changed my life

*2026-02-25, version 1.3.2*

This app has literally changed my life. I’ve saved so many hours of my life now that every social media platform is garbage because everything is all reels now. Thank you!!!

### 5/5 — Best Screen Time Blocker By Far

*2026-02-18, version 1.3.2*

Over the years I’ve tried countless different app/website blockers that were all way too easy to bypass. With the Pro features on this app (customized strict mode tasks, and no app deletion mode) you can make it extremely difficult to get to the apps or websites you don’t wanna be on which has fully kept me from wasting countless hours on social media. Only thing I could ask for is a MacBook version so I can use this app there.

### 3/5 — This is amazing

*2026-02-10, version 1.3.2*

This is a great app ive been using it for a week and my screen time improved

## Frequently asked questions about BB

### What does Burnout Buddy do?

Burnout Buddy is an app designed to help users combat social media addiction and reduce their overall screen time. It employs various blocking mechanisms to restrict access to apps and websites that contribute to unhealthy digital habits, aiming to improve mental health and focus.

### What are the key features of Burnout Buddy?

Key features include multiple blocking mechanisms like indefinite, schedule-based, usage-based, and location-based blocking. It also offers Strict Mode to prevent users from disabling active blocking, customizable blocking configurations, starter schemas for common use cases, and widgets.

### Is Burnout Buddy free to use?

Burnout Buddy is completely free for most use cases. However, it does offer in-app purchases, suggesting that some advanced features or customization options may require a purchase.

### How does Burnout Buddy compare to iPhone's native Screen Time controls?

Burnout Buddy is designed to be stronger than native Screen Time controls. It offers a wider variety of blocking mechanisms and allows for more specific configurations regarding how app and website access is restricted, particularly for social media addiction and work habit management.

### What are some common use cases for Burnout Buddy?

Common use cases include fighting social media addiction, reducing overall screen time to improve focus, breaking unhealthy work habits, and regaining control over digital consumption. Users can create custom blocking conditions tailored to their specific needs.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.2 — 2025-04-03

iOS 18.4 introduced changes that made it impossible to submit schemas; this update is a quick fix for that.

### 1.3.1 — 2024-10-07

- You can now prevent apps from being uninstalled when a schema with Strict Mode is active. Check it out in the Settings tab!
- You can now personalize Strict Mode! If you think the default Strict Mode is too easy / too hard, you can now tweak it via the Settings tab.
- Added two new Siri Shortcuts for Custom Conditions: Set Custom Condition and Toggle Custom Condition.
- The Daily Usage Limit condition can now be configured to take into account all device usage, not just the schema's selected content.

### 1.3.0 — 2024-09-30

- You can now personalize Strict Mode! If you think the default Strict Mode is too easy / too hard, you can now tweak it via the Settings tab.
- Added two new Siri Shortcuts for Custom Conditions: Set Custom Condition and Toggle Custom Condition.
- The Daily Usage Limit condition can now be configured to take into account all device usage, not just the schema's selected content.

### 1.2.24 — 2024-09-17

- The Daily Usage Limit condition can now be configured to take into account _all_ device usage, not just the schema's selected content.
- Improved how schema processing works. This means schemas should hopefully now always be processed instantly, meaning you won't be seeing the "schema hasn't been processed yet" warning again!

### 1.2.23 — 2024-09-16

Fixed a bug where a schema would never finish processing depending on certain OS versions.

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## Related topics

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