# Ember: Stop Doomscrolling — Time Blindness & ADHD Timer

> Time awareness tool for managing excessive app usage and time blindness. (iPhone/iPad app by Kostiantyn Krizhanovskyi.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ember-stop-doomscrolling/id6761221983 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kostiantyn Krizhanovskyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/899057903)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-04-09
- Data updated: 2026-10-31
- Monetization: freemium

## What is Ember?

"Just 5 minutes" turns into 2 hours. Sound familiar?

That's time blindness. It's common with ADHD, and endless feeds make it worse: there's no clock inside a feed.

Ember brings the clock back. While you're in the apps you choose, you get a quiet time check every 15 minutes: "30 min in TikTok today." No blocks, no lectures. Just the time, so you can decide.

HOW IT WORKS
1. Pick the apps where time disappears: TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Reddit, anything.
2. Choose how often Ember checks in: every 5, 10, 15, 20 or 30 minutes.
3. Get a gentle time check while you scroll. Tap "5 more min" or "I'm done" right from the notification.

WHAT YOU GET
- Gentle time checks instead of hard blocks
- "5 more min" check-ins: set your own wrap-up time without leaving the app
- Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets: today's time at a glance
- Evening time receipt: your day in hours, TV episodes and walks
- An optional daily goal per app, with a streak for the days you stay in it
- Daily and weekly usage charts

BUILT FOR ADHD BRAINS
No willpower tests, no guilt, no long setup. Ember is a reminder, not a punishment, so it's easy to keep using.

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
Ember is built on Apple's Screen Time framework. Your usage data stays on your iPhone. We never see it, store it or sell it. No ads.

FREE AND PRO
Free: 2 apps, a time check every 15 minutes, check-ins, widgets and the evening receipt.
Ember Pro: unlimited apps, your own interval (5 to 30 minutes), weekly insights and iCloud sync.

Ember Pro is an auto-renewable subscription with a free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings.

Ember is a time awareness tool. It is not a medical device and does not diagnose or treat ADHD.

Privacy Policy: https://telegra.ph/Privacy-Notice-04-04
Terms of Use: https://telegra.ph/Terms-and-Conditions-04-04-2

## Key features

- Gentle time checks every 15 minutes
- "5 more min" option for extended use
- Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets
- Evening time receipt summarizing daily usage
- Optional daily goals and streaks
- Daily and weekly usage charts

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $24.99 | per year |


## Is Ember safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Ember.

## Is Ember legit?

Ember: Stop Doomscrolling appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Ember is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Frequently asked questions about Ember

### Does Ember have ads?

No, Ember is ad-free. The developers have stated that the app is private by design and does not contain advertisements.

### What is the cost of Ember Pro?

Ember Pro offers several subscription plans: $6.99 weekly (with a 3-day free trial), $9.99 monthly (with a 3-day free trial), $24.99 annually, and $39.99 annually. These prices are subject to change.

### How often is Ember updated?

The latest version, 1.1.2, was released on October 30, 2026. The app is actively maintained, with updates typically occurring to improve functionality and address user feedback.

### What devices does Ember support?

Ember is currently supported on iPhones. It utilizes Apple's Screen Time framework for its functionality.

### Can I cancel my Ember Pro subscription?

Yes, Ember Pro subscriptions can be managed or canceled anytime within your App Store account settings. Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period to avoid renewal.

### What are the benefits of Ember Pro?

Ember Pro unlocks unlimited app selection, allows for custom check-in intervals between 5 to 30 minutes, provides weekly usage insights, and offers iCloud sync for data across devices.

### Is Ember suitable for children?

Ember has an age rating of 4+. While it is designed to help manage time blindness, it is not a medical device and does not diagnose or treat ADHD.

### How does Ember's time check work?

Ember provides gentle notifications every 15 minutes (or at a custom interval with Pro) within selected apps. These notifications offer options to continue for '5 more min' or to stop, allowing users to make conscious decisions about their usage.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.2 — 2026-10-30

Performance improvements and bug fixes to make Ember faster, smoother and more reliable.

### 1.1.1 — 2026-10-17

Performance improvements and bug fixes to make Ember faster, smoother and more reliable.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-10-03

Performance improvements and bug fixes to make Ember faster, smoother and more reliable. Thanks for using Ember!

### 1.0.3 — 2026-04-27

We’ve improved app performance and fixed bugs to make your experience smoother.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-04-22

We’ve improved app performance and fixed bugs to make your experience smoother.

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