# Exist: Screen Time Control — user reviews

> 6 indexed App Store user reviews of Exist by John Stringfield, rated 5.00/5 from 10 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exist-screen-time-control/id6761478726/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exist-screen-time-control/id6761478726.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 9 · 4★ 1 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 0

## Is Exist safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Exist.

## Is Exist legit?

Exist: Screen Time Control has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Exist is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Most critical reviews (6 lowest-rated)

### 5/5 — A Must-Have for Phones

*2026-10-23*

The app is great at catching and preventing mindless scrolling.  With the extra steps to open each app I’ve blocked, I feel less inclined to spend as much time as before on my phone. It’s been really helpful so far and I’ve been using that time to get back into off-screen hobbies like reading.

### 5/5 — Back to the Present!

*2026-10-15*

I believe everyone should have an app blocker, especially now that majority of society is on a phone, computer, or tablet now-a-days. We, as in humans, have lost touch with being present. Being present is one of the most important key factors to having a healthy relationship with life! 

With “Exist!” I have spent significantly less time on my social apps and my phone altogether! it has really put the awareness back into mindset. we’re all here for one thing - to enjoy life as much as possible until we can’t. Let’s not waste it on our [de]vices 😉

### 5/5 — Learning to “Exist” Again

*2026-10-15*

In the last month, my screen time has dwindled to almost nothing. I find myself reaching for my phone less frequently, certainly less when I’m feeling bored or wanting to connect. Don’t get me wrong, I am still texting and calling friends and family - but I’m generally much more focused on what’s happening around me. I’ve started reading books again (like real, physical books!). I can’t think of the last time I read a book that wasn’t required as part of a curriculum for my undergrad or graduate programs. My productivity at work has increased. I’m more present with my friends. I’m enjoying hobbies again.

But more than any of those things, I feel way less consumed and stressed, trying to avoid the fear I may miss something if I don’t check social media every 38 seconds. I’ve been able to really hone in and focus on my relationship with God in a tangible way since I’ve been less distracted.

I’ve felt more peace and joy because I can focus on what actually matters to me, and that’s a gift I don’t want to lose.

I’ve tried so many other apps or built-in screen time features on my devices, and nothing else has helped in this way. The framework in which I operate has now changed - I no longer reach for my phone when I am feeling bored, wanting to connect, or wanting to avoid something. Thanks for helping me to “exist” again. 🤍🫶🏽

### 5/5 — Best screen time reduction app

*2026-10-14*

A true game changer for my phone use. I noticed immediate improvements in my phone use. Cleverly designed and easy to use, this app is a no brainer for folks looking to regain their attention and focus.

### 5/5 — helps you take back control

*2026-10-13*

excellent tool for making it hard to use your time-suck apps

great way to limit your social media use to small buckets of time

### 5/5 — Focused!

*2026-10-10*

Love this app for keeping me focused on work, kids and avoiding the doomscrolling.

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