# conscious screen time controls — Master your screen time, fully

> Master your screen time, fully (iPhone/iPad app by Andi Yao.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/conscious-screen-time-controls/id6760968999 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Andi Yao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887084939)
- Category: Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 76 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-05
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/conscious-screen-time-controls/id6760968999/reviews.md

## What is conscious screen time controls?

Most screen-time apps either lock you out or do nothing.

Conscious takes a different approach: first show you what's really happening, then give you controls that actually work.

You can't change what you can't see. Conscious starts by making your phone use legible, daily rings showing time spent on productive vs. draining apps, a 7-day chart of your real patterns, and a location-aware timeline that tells you where you actually opened your phone. At home? At work? In transit? Most people are surprised. That moment of clarity is the first half of changing the habit.
The second half is having tools that match the problem. Hard blocks work for some apps. Gentle friction works for others. Scheduled rules work for the rest. Conscious gives you all three and lets you mix them, so the right control kicks in at the right moment.
INSIGHTS YOU'LL ACTUALLY USE
• Three productivity rings track total time, productive vs. draining mix, and a daily health score
• 7-day chart and 30-day heatmap show your real patterns, not vibes
• Location-aware timeline reveals which apps you opened at home, work, the coffee shop, in transit
• Tap any place to see total time spent and your top apps there
• Set a daily goal (1–8 hours) and watch the rings fill in real time
CONTROLS THAT ACTUALLY WORK
Mindful Friction Gates
A 15-second breathing pause when you tap a distracting app, with a "Don't open" button as the default.
Daily Limits
Set an allowance for any app or category: 30 minutes a day for social, 1 hour for news. When time's up, the app is blocked until tomorrow.
Scheduled Blocks
Block social media weekdays 9 to 5. Block delivery apps after 10pm. Whatever your weak spot is.
Focus Sessions
Start a timed block. 5 minutes or 5 hours for deep work. Shows as a Live Activity on your Lock Screen so you can see your progress at a glance.
WHY IT WORKS
Most blockers treat your phone like a discipline problem and your future self like an enemy. Conscious treats it like an awareness problem. You don't need someone to lock you out, you need to see what's happening, then have the right tool for the moment. The rings show you the pattern. The friction gives you a second to choose. The blocks hold the line when you've already decided.
The goal isn't less screen time for its own sake. The goal is to stop using your phone on autopilot.
PRIVACY FIRST
Your screen-time data, location history, and app activity stay on your device. We never see what apps you use, where you go, or when you open them. The only data Conscious sends online is anonymous product analytics so we can improve the app.
PRICING
Free: One control, basic home screen.
Free account: Two controls, basic Insights.
Conscious Pro: Unlimited controls, full Insights, all widget styles.
Requires iOS Screen Time permission. Location and Motion are optional, used only for the place timeline.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $49.99 | per year |



## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2026-07-08

New:

- Holiday Mode (Pro): relax your controls while away, then have them switch back on automatically at an end date you set.
- Morning Block: keep your phone down first thing, block everything or just the apps you choose during a morning window.
- Refer a friend: share your code, both of you get a free Shell (up to 3 friends).
- Day Breakdown and Explore an App: new Insights views showing your week hour by hour and deep dives on any app.
- A new card shows the order your controls kick in and which ones are active right now.

Improved:

Removing an active app limit now asks you to pause and confirm first.
- Setting up a Location Block walks you through it step by step.
- Onboarding is faster with work hours and sleep window on one screen.
- Daily screen time totals now match iPhone Settings.
- Fixed an iCloud backup bug and a stale notification bug.
- General speed and reliability improvements.

### 1.1 — 2026-06-14

• Location Blocks: automatically block distracting apps at places like work, the gym, or your bedroom.
• Streaks: keep a daily streak going every time you hit your goal.
• Bypass - Live Activity: a Lock Screen countdown when you take extra time past a block.
• iCloud backup: your goals and settings now follow you to a new device.
Plus redesigned Today and Insights screens, clearer Controls, a smoother onboarding flow, faster launch, and stability fixes.

### 1.0 — 2026-05-21

No release notes.

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