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Hi there! Screen Time permission is required to select apps in the selection window. Based on your feedback, we’ve updated the flow so the permission prompt appears again when you try to select apps.

This app helps you break free from excessive app usage by sending timely, customizable notifications. Set specific apps to monitor and adjust the frequency and tone of alerts to match your habits and encourage mindful usage.
1.14
June 10, 2026
Resolved an issue where monitoring could stop after several weeks of use, or briefly report batches of non-existent usage before resuming normal operation.
MoreHi there! Screen Time permission is required to select apps in the selection window. Based on your feedback, we’ve updated the flow so the permission prompt appears again when you try to select apps.
Buzzkill sends frequent, customizable notifications for apps you spend too much time on. This helps break the cycle of doomscrolling by providing gentle nudges and increasing urgency as usage grows.
Yes, you can choose the notification tone from friendly to very angry, and set custom buzz frequencies per app. This allows the alerts to better match your personal habits and preferences.
No, Buzzkill does not block your apps. Instead, it uses notifications to make you aware of your usage and encourage you to disengage voluntarily.
Buzzkill is privacy-first, keeping all your usage data on your device. Usage history is automatically deleted after seven days, and no data is sent to servers or used to build long-term profiles.
Buzzkill supports English, Dutch, German, and French with a large set of notifications. Other languages are also supported, though they may use smaller message sets.
Yes, you can set a daily buzz-free time, ensuring notifications only begin after a certain amount of usage time has passed.
No, Buzzkill is ad-free. The app is designed to be a privacy-conscious tool without advertisements.
Buzzkill has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.