# Couples Screen Time: Burn — Shared App Blocker & To-Dos

> Productivity app that blocks distracting apps based on earned screen time. (iPhone/iPad app by Vincent Nguyen.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/couples-screen-time-burn/id6759897354 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Vincent Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604233303)
- Category: Productivity, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 12 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), European Spanish
- Released: 2026-03-25
- Data updated: 2026-10-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/couples-screen-time-burn/id6759897354/reviews.md

## What is Couples Screen Time?

Screen time for couples. Cut it together.

Burn is a screen time app for couples. Invite your partner, share one pool of screen time, and share whichever to-do lists you like. Finish tasks to earn logs and feed them to Burn, a little flame you keep lit together. Doomscroll the pool dry and both of your distracting apps lock.

No willpower required. Just someone in your corner, and a flame worth keeping lit.

BURN DUO: SHARE IT WITH YOUR PARTNER (FREE)
• One shared screen time pool, with a daily goal either of you can change
• Share any to-do list: groceries, chores, date night plans. Everything else stays private
• Either of you ticks a shared task off, it's done for both
• One log pile: tasks either of you finishes refuel you both
• See your partner's day: how much they burned, and where it went by the app groups they name
• Get a heads-up when your partner adds or finishes a shared task
• One flame, one streak. It breaks the moment either of you burns the last minute
• Own Burn+? Your partner gets it too while you're in a Duo
• Syncs through your own iCloud. No Burn account, no sign-in

HOW IT WORKS
• Start each day with a screen time budget
• Scrolling the apps you pick burns through it, minute by minute
• Hit zero and those apps lock
• Finish tasks to earn logs
• Feed logs to Burn: every log buys 10 more minutes

Rather go solo? Burn works just as well on your own.

GET STUFF DONE
• Give every task its own log reward, so big jobs pay more
• Daily, weekday, or custom repeating tasks for your habits
• Plan Today, Tomorrow, and the days ahead
• Sort tasks into color-coded categories, private or shared
• Shake to undo if you tap too soon

A FLAME WORTH KEEPING LIT
• Burn reacts to your day: happy when you're on track, worried when time runs low, out cold when it's gone
• Tap, pet, and drag logs in to feed him
• Dozes off at night with a sleepy face
• Keep Burn lit all day to build your streak

YOU'RE IN CONTROL
• Choose exactly which apps and categories burn fuel
• Everything else stays open
• Set your own daily budget
• No account, no sign-in, no ads.

BURN+ (ONE-TIME PURCHASE)
• 13 flame colors, each with a matching app icon
• Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, including a task list you can check off without opening the app
• Live Activity: watch your fuel count down in the Dynamic Island
• Low fuel warnings before your apps lock
• Screen Time Insights: see which apps ate your time, by day, week, and month

Burn uses Apple's Screen Time to track and limit only the apps you choose. What you do in them never leaves your device. In a Duo, your partner sees only your totals, the app groups you name and your shared lists, synced through your iCloud.

## Key features

- Task and habit creation with custom rewards
- Screen time management with app blocking
- Interactive flame companion with mood states
- Home and lock screen widgets
- Customizable screen time limits and app selection
- Private by design, no cloud sync or tracking

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Burn+ | $9.99 | one-time |


## Is Couples Screen Time safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Couples Screen Time.

## Is Couples Screen Time legit?

Couples Screen Time: Burn appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Couples Screen Time is 70 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/couples-screen-time-burn/id6759897354/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Time saver

*2026-09-21*

Great way to accomplish my goals and stay focused!

## Frequently asked questions about Couples Screen Time

### What is Burn's screen time limit?

You can set your daily screen time baseline between 10 and 480 minutes. The app allows you to choose which apps are managed and how much screen time each completed task is worth.

### Does Burn have ads?

No, Burn is ad-free. The app is designed to be private by design, with no accounts, cloud sync, or tracking, ensuring a focused experience.

### How does Burn block apps?

Distracting apps are automatically blocked once your daily screen time runs out. You can earn more screen time by completing tasks and feeding logs to your flame companion.

### Can I customize Burn's appearance?

Yes, you can choose from 6 color palettes to personalize your flame companion. There is also a cozy night mode with sleeping animations available.

### What devices does Burn support?

Burn is currently supported on iPhone devices. It offers Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets for at-a-glance information and task completion.

### How often is Burn updated?

The latest version is 1.1, last updated on May 24, 2026. This indicates regular updates to improve functionality and user experience.

### Is Burn suitable for children?

Burn has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger users. Its gamified approach to screen time management can be beneficial for developing healthy digital habits.

### What are the in-app purchases for Burn?

While the app is free to download and use, it offers in-app purchases. Specific details on what these purchases unlock are not provided, but they may enhance customization or features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6 — 2026-10-13

• New: Burn Duo. Share one screen time pool and any of your to-do lists with your partner.
• Shared lists: either of you ticks a task off, it's done for both, and the logs land in one pile.
• See your partner's day and where their time went.
• Own Burn+? Your partner gets it too while you're in a Duo.

### 1.5 — 2026-10-01

• Burn now speaks German, French and Spanish.
• Dates, times and durations now follow your region.

### 1.4 — 2026-09-28

• Added Streaks: Keep Burn lit at midnight to grow your streak.
• Added Screen Time Insights to Burn+ to understand what's burning your screentime.

### 1.3 — 2026-09-23

Updated Screen Time Tracking Algorithm. Added new Dynamic Island + Live Activity Features to Burn+. Thanks for using Burn!

### 1.2 — 2026-08-31

Added Task Categories & Resizable Burn Mascot. Thanks for using Burn!

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All apps by Vincent Nguyen: https://appshunter.io/developer/1604233303

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