# Downtime

> Game that gamifies phone abstinence and tracks usage duration. (iPhone/iPad app by Adrian Moorhouse.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downtime/id796101901 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Adrian Moorhouse](https://appshunter.io/developer/516310290)
- Category: Games, Productivity, Family, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.60/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.1 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-02-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downtime/id796101901/reviews.md

## What is Downtime?

I'm addicted to my smart phone, I'm on it all the time!"

How many times have you said those words to yourself or friends and family?! Make not touching or using your phone into a game, and find out who really is addicted to their phones!

Downtime encourages not using your phone, putting it down, and NOT touching it. Downtime detects when you aren't touching or moving the phone and sees how long you can last.

Downtime times how long you can go without touching, moving or simply doing anything with your phone for.

With leaderboards built into the app you can challenge friends to see how long they can truly go without using their phone.

Compare scores against the rest of the world and see how addicted you really are!

## Key features

- Gamified phone abstinence
- Tracks time without touching phone
- Detects phone inactivity
- Global leaderboards
- Friend challenges

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downtime/id796101901/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Good

*2024-08-22, version 1.1.0*

😍

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2020-04-04, version 1.1.0*

I placed my phone on my bed and pushed start but if i barely moved after that it would stop the timer.  I also don't like how you cant turn your phone off and still have the timer go.  I would not waist your time with this app.

### 3/5 — My screen never dimmed or shut down

*2019-10-26*

That is the main problem and what led me to uninstalling it. The screen never dimmed or shut down and it drained the battery. Otherwise, excellent.

### 1/5 — Can’t challenge others

*2018-10-16, version 1.1.0*

The share function doesn’t work so unable to challenge others

### 2/5 — Works buts video ads pop up

*2014-06-16, version 1.1.0*

I wanted to track downtime and such, which this does. But even a vibration stops the timer as if you picked up the phone. Also screen saver didn't activate. Needs work.

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2014-05-04, version 1.0.0*

Amazing. The only app that gets the girls to leave the iPad alone.

### 5/5 — Addictive

*2014-02-18, version 1.0.0*

I don't know whether I'm more addicted to my phone or to this app. Try it and find out by yourself.

### 5/5 — Good for phone obsessed

*2014-02-17, version 1.0.0*

Helpful way on trying to cut down on my phone usage!

### 5/5 — Mohahaha

*2014-02-17, version 1.0.0*

You will never beat me! I will always have the top score. Mohahahaha!

### 5/5 — Didn't realise how much I use my phone.

*2014-02-15, version 1.0.0*

Personal best of only 3 min!!!

## Frequently asked questions about Downtime

### How does Downtime work?

Downtime encourages you to put your phone down by timing how long you can go without touching or moving it. It detects inactivity to measure your abstinence duration.

### Can I compete with friends using Downtime?

Yes, Downtime features leaderboards where you can challenge friends and compare scores to see who can stay off their phones the longest.

### What devices does Downtime support?

Downtime is available for iPhone and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for Downtime?

Downtime has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger users and adults alike.

### How often is Downtime updated?

The latest version of Downtime is 1.1.0, which was released on June 4, 2014. Updates may be infrequent.

### Does Downtime have ads?

No, Downtime does not contain advertisements.

### What is the user sentiment for Downtime?

Downtime has a rating of 2.6 stars from 5 ratings, indicating a mixed to negative user sentiment.

### Is Downtime free to download?

Yes, Downtime is available for free download.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1.0 — 2014-06-04

Minor update:
+ User defined on/off auto dim feature
+ Icon update

Please rate and share with your friends! It helps out a lot.

### 1.0.0 — 2014-02-12

No release notes.

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All apps by Adrian Moorhouse: https://appshunter.io/developer/516310290

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