# Brain Games: Screen Time Focus — Puzzle Lock & App Blocker

> App blocker that uses puzzles to reduce mindless phone usage and improve focus. (iPhone/iPad app by Screentime Labs LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-games-screen-time-focus/id6776471284 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Screentime Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791226172)
- Category: Productivity, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 35 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-games-screen-time-focus/id6776471284/reviews.md

## What is Brain Games?

Let's be honest: you've opened Instagram, closed it, and reopened it within the same minute. No new notifications. No reason. Just thumbs moving on their own while your brain idles in the back seat.

That's not a willpower problem. That's autopilot. And you can't out-discipline a habit your hands do without asking you.

BrainScreen fixes the loop with one beautifully annoying idea: before you can open the apps that eat your day, you have to solve a quick puzzle. Logic, math, memory, patterns — 15 seconds of actually thinking.

Two things happen. Sometimes you solve it, get in, and carry on (a little sharper than before). And sometimes, halfway through the puzzle, your brain catches up and goes "wait, why am I even opening this?" — and you close the app and get on with your life.

That second moment is the whole point. Most of your unlocks aren't decisions. They're reflexes. A tiny puzzle is just enough friction to turn the reflex back into a choice.

GET SMARTER, NOT NUMBER
Every app you'd normally scroll into becomes a 15-second mental rep. Over a week that's hundreds of little workouts for your brain instead of hundreds of dead-eyed scrolls. Same phone. Opposite result.
- Logic puzzles designed to catch you mid-autopilot
- Quick math with just enough time pressure to wake you up
- Memory and pattern challenges
- Word and attention tests that are weirdly satisfying
- Difficulty that scales up as you get faster

YOU PICK THE GATEKEEPING
You decide which apps get the puzzle treatment. Lock down the obvious offenders, leave your maps and music alone. You're in charge of where the friction goes.
- Block any app or whole category
- Set it once, forget it, let the puzzles do the work
- Built on Apple's Screen Time framework, so the blocks actually hold — no flimsy workarounds

WATCH THE WINS ADD UP
BrainScreen counts the unlocks you started but abandoned — the scrolls you talked yourself out of. Turns out "didn't open it" is a stat worth celebrating.
- See how many pointless unlocks you skipped
- Build streaks that reward discipline, not screen time
- Track your puzzle speed climbing as your brain wakes back up

ACTUALLY PRIVATE
Your app activity never leaves your phone. We use Apple's own Screen Time technology, which means we literally cannot see what you do — and we built it that way on purpose. Your business stays your business.

THE MATH THAT SHOULD ANNOY YOU
The average person burns 4+ hours a day on their phone. A lot of that is autopilot you'd happily skip if something just made you pause. BrainScreen is that pause. Trade the mindless scroll for a few seconds of thinking, and get back hours you didn't know you were losing.

Your thumbs have been running the show long enough. Time to make your brain do the unlocking.

BrainScreen offers an auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings.

Terms of Use - https://brainscreen.io/terms.html
Privacy Policy - https://brainscreen.io/privacy.html
EULA - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Logic, math, memory, and pattern puzzles
- App blocking by category or individual app
- Tracks abandoned app unlocks
- Difficulty scales with user speed
- Privacy-focused, no data leaves device
- Integrates with Apple's Screen Time framework

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brain Screen Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Brain Screen Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Brain Screen Pro | $69.99 | per year |
| Brain Screen Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Brain Screen Pro | $59.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-games-screen-time-focus/id6776471284/reviews.md

### 1/5 — App doesnt notify me when it’s time

*2026-08-06*

I bought the annual subscription for $70 and this app has not once worked for me. I want my money back

**Developer response:** hey, we fixed the issue, it was because of the ios version minimum we had.

release will come this week and you can use as normal!

## Frequently asked questions about Brain Games

### What is Brain Games: Screen Time Focus?

Brain Games: Screen Time Focus is an app designed to help you break mindless scrolling habits. It requires you to solve a quick puzzle before opening distracting apps, turning passive screen time into active mental exercise.

### How does Brain Games: Screen Time Focus work?

Before you can open selected apps, you'll need to complete a short puzzle (logic, math, memory, patterns). This adds friction, encouraging you to reconsider opening the app or making the unlock a conscious choice.

### Can I choose which apps are blocked?

Yes, you can choose which specific apps or entire categories of apps require a puzzle before opening. This allows you to tailor the experience to your personal needs.

### Does Brain Games: Screen Time Focus have ads?

No, this app does not contain advertisements. It focuses on providing a distraction-free experience to help you improve your focus.

### How does Brain Games: Screen Time Focus handle privacy?

The app is built on Apple's Screen Time framework and is designed to be private. Your app activity never leaves your phone, and the developers cannot see your usage data.

### What are the subscription options for Brain Games: Screen Time Focus?

Brain Games: Screen Time Focus offers several auto-renewing subscription plans, including weekly and yearly options with varying prices such as $7.99/P7D, $39.99/P1Y, $49.99/P1Y, $59.99/P1Y, and $69.99/P1Y.

### How often is Brain Games: Screen Time Focus updated?

The latest version is 1.0.1, and the app was last updated on July 2, 2026. Updates typically include bug fixes and new features to enhance the user experience.

### What devices is Brain Games: Screen Time Focus compatible with?

Brain Games: Screen Time Focus is currently supported on iPhone devices. It is designed to work seamlessly with iOS.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.5 — 2026-08-17

Bug Fixes.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-07-02

Bug Fixes

### 1.0.0 — 2026-06-22

No release notes.

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