# Buzzkill — Notifications every 5 minutes!

> Notification-based app usage monitor to reduce doomscrolling and screen time. (iPhone/iPad app by Jens Somers.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzzkill/id6754295660 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jens Somers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847195635)
- Category: Productivity, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Polish and 4 more
- Released: 2025-12-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-06
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzzkill/id6754295660/reviews.md

## What is Buzzkill?

Buzzkill helps you break out of doomscrolling by sending frequent notifications when you spend too much time in selected apps. Choose which apps you want to monitor and set a custom buzz frequency per app, so notifications match your habits instead of fighting them.

Choose your preferred language and the tone you like. You can go from sweet and friendly all the way up to full-on ANGRY CAPSLOCKS when you really want a strong notification. As your usage goes up, notifications gradually become more urgent instead of repeating the same message over and over.

Buzzkill uses a large set of around 3,000 notifications in English, Dutch, German and French. Other languages are supported as well, but currently use smaller message sets.

You can set a daily buzz-free time so notifications only start after you have used that amount of time. You can also add a daily limit that is easy to change, with optional notifications sent in advance so you can slow down before you reach your cap.

Buzzkill keeps your data on your device. Usage history is automatically deleted after seven days. Nothing is sent to a server, and no long-term profiles are built from your behaviour. It’s a privacy-first way to reduce your screen time without blocking your apps, and it’s not another data-hungry tracker.

## Key features

- Customizable app monitoring
- Adjustable notification frequency
- Variable notification tone (friendly to angry)
- Gradually increasing urgency
- Daily buzz-free time settings
- Daily usage limits with advance warnings
- Privacy-focused, on-device data storage

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzzkill/id6754295660/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Useless

*2025-12-20*

No apps show up on list of apps what a waste of time

**Developer response:** 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.

## Frequently asked questions about Buzzkill

### How does Buzzkill help reduce screen time?

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.

### Can I customize the notifications in Buzzkill?

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.

### Does Buzzkill block apps?

No, Buzzkill does not block your apps. Instead, it uses notifications to make you aware of your usage and encourage you to disengage voluntarily.

### How does Buzzkill handle user privacy?

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.

### What languages does Buzzkill support?

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.

### Can I set specific times when Buzzkill won't send notifications?

Yes, you can set a daily buzz-free time, ensuring notifications only begin after a certain amount of usage time has passed.

### Does Buzzkill have ads?

No, Buzzkill is ad-free. The app is designed to be a privacy-conscious tool without advertisements.

### What is the age rating for Buzzkill?

Buzzkill has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.15 — 2026-07-30

Optimized iPad sizing, improved column distribution on wider iPhones, increased the graph’s maximum time range from 3 to 6 hours, and added automatic review requests.

### 1.14 — 2026-06-10

Resolved an issue where monitoring could stop after several weeks of use, or briefly report batches of non-existent usage before resuming normal operation.

### 1.13 — 2026-03-20

Resolved an issue where usage time could jump after updating selected apps, plus a few minor UI improvements.

### 1.12 — 2026-02-21

Reworked the welcome screen for new users and made some minor design adjustments to the overall app design.

### 1.11 — 2026-02-13

Added an extra warning message when you tap the lock icon to block apps. Also fixed an issue with app registration after updating. If your minutes stopped counting or messages stopped, add one app to your selection to resume buzzing.

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