# FamilyBreak: Better Us Project — Kindness earns screen time

> Earn screen time through positive actions and family activities. (iPhone/iPad app by Dale SIDEBOTTOM.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/familybreak-better-us-project/id6760955168 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dale SIDEBOTTOM](https://appshunter.io/developer/577991383)
- Category: Utilities, Education
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 17 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-04-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/familybreak-better-us-project/id6760955168/reviews.md

## What is FamilyBreak?

FamilyBreak by The Better Us Project

Screen time shouldn’t be a battle.

FamilyBreak is the smarter, calmer way to manage screen time, helping families move from conflict to connection.

Instead of constant reminders to “put your phone down,” children earn their screen time through real-world actions that build positive habits, confidence, and connection.

No arguments. No power struggles. Just a system that works.

HOW IT WORKS

Kids complete short, meaningful daily missions, acts of kindness, mindfulness moments, creative challenges, and family activities.

Each completed mission earns Sparks.

Sparks unlock:
• Screen time
• Rewards
• Personal goals

Parents set the structure once, FamilyBreak handles the rest automatically.

FOR KIDS

• Daily missions tailored to their age fun, positive, and engaging
• Sparks, streaks, levels, and badges to keep motivation high
• A Dream Goal to work towards something they truly care about
• A Reward Shop with parent-approved rewards
• Weekly Win a personal message celebrating their effort and growth
• Conversation Starters simple prompts to spark connection at home

FOR PARENTS

• Set daily screen time schedules apps are managed automatically
• Approve missions with a simple tap (including optional photo evidence)
• Award Bonus Sparks for positive behaviour in everyday life
• Create custom missions aligned with your family’s values
• Family Memory Wall a private space for your best shared moments
• Weekly Insights a clear snapshot of your family’s progress
• Daily Family Boost simple wellbeing ideas for connection and balance

BUILT FOR FAMILIES. DESIGNED FOR PRIVACY.

FamilyBreak is built with family safety and privacy at its core:

• No ads. No tracking. No third-party data sharing
• No behavioural advertising or external targeting
• Minimal data collection only what’s needed to run the app
• Parent-controlled environment with restricted access to settings
• Designed for family use with parental oversight and control
• Secure data storage using industry-standard protections

Your family’s data stays private, safe, and under your control.

A BETTER WAY TO DO SCREEN TIME

FamilyBreak doesn’t punish kids for using technology.

It helps them build a healthy relationship with it.

By turning screen time into something they earn through positive action, children begin to choose:
• Connection over isolation
• Kindness over conflict
• Real life over mindless scrolling



Start your FamilyBreak today

Build better habits.
Create stronger connections.
And enjoy a calmer, happier home.

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

## Key features

- Earn screen time through daily missions
- Sparks unlock screen time and rewards
- Customizable missions and rewards
- Parental oversight and control
- Family Memory Wall for shared moments
- Weekly insights on family progress

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/familybreak-better-us-project/id6760955168/reviews.md

### 5/5 — So good

*2026-07-28*

What an amazing tool for helping us combat the screen time issue with our kids. It’s always been easy to get them to get off a device but having the app divert them to tasks and suggest these is absolutely killer.

## Frequently asked questions about FamilyBreak

### How does FamilyBreak help manage screen time?

FamilyBreak allows children to earn screen time by completing daily missions, acts of kindness, and family activities. This shifts the focus from restriction to positive reinforcement, helping to reduce conflict around device usage.

### What kind of missions can kids complete in FamilyBreak?

Kids can complete a variety of fun and engaging missions tailored to their age, including acts of kindness, mindfulness moments, creative challenges, and family activities. Parents can also create custom missions aligned with their family's values.

### Can parents customize rewards and missions in FamilyBreak?

Yes, parents have full control to set daily screen time schedules, approve missions, and create custom missions. They can also set up a Reward Shop with parent-approved rewards that children can unlock with earned Sparks.

### Does FamilyBreak have ads?

No, FamilyBreak is built with family safety and privacy at its core and does not contain any advertisements. It also avoids tracking and third-party data sharing.

### What age rating is FamilyBreak suitable for?

FamilyBreak is suitable for children aged 4 and up. The app is designed for family use with parental oversight and control.

### How often is FamilyBreak updated?

The latest version of FamilyBreak is 2.0.5, which was last updated on August 12, 2026. Updates typically focus on improving features and ensuring a smooth user experience.

### Is FamilyBreak available on multiple devices?

Yes, FamilyBreak is supported on both iPhone and iPad devices, allowing families to manage screen time across their Apple ecosystem.

### What privacy features does FamilyBreak offer?

FamilyBreak prioritizes privacy with no ads, no tracking, and minimal data collection. All family data is stored securely and remains under parental control, with no behavioral advertising or external targeting.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.5 — 2026-08-12

The biggest FamilyBreak update yet, missions made personal.

• Spark Sessions: sit down with your child, pick what they love (sport, cooking, art, animals…), and get a custom mission pack built just for them
• 300+ missions, now matched to your child's age, including a whole set for little ones aged 3–4
• Read It To Me: kids who can't read yet can tap the speaker and hear any mission out loud
• Family Quests: 7-day adventures like Kindness Ninja Week and Gratitude Week, with a big finale reward
• Fresh Mission Packs: new ideas matched to your child's interests, delivered weekly for you to approve
• My Idea: kids 10+ can pitch their own missions, you approve them with one tap
• Seasonal surprise missions around holidays
• Interest badges: kids level up from Explorer to Star to Master in the things they love

Plus bug fixes and polish throughout. Kindness earns screen time!

### 2.0.4 — 2026-07-30

Our biggest update yet a whole new welcome experience and true family sharing.

• All-new guided welcome: tell us your family's biggest screen-time challenge and we'll build your personalised plan
• Both parents, one family: your partner can join instantly with a family code and see the same missions, rewards and goals synced live across both phones
• Kids join in seconds with a simple 6-digit code
• A private, on-device AI Family Coach mission ideas, reward suggestions and weekly recaps (iPhone 15 Pro and newer)
• Ask Siri how much screen time your child has earned
• Faster, smoother and more secure sign-in throughout

No ads. No data selling. Your family's data stays yours.

### 2.0.3 — 2026-07-24

Our biggest update yet a whole new welcome experience and true family sharing.

• All-new guided welcome: tell us your family's biggest screen-time challenge and we'll build your personalised plan
• Both parents, one family: your partner can join instantly with a family code and see the same missions, rewards, and goals synced live across both phones
• Kids join in seconds with a simple 6-digit code
• A private, on-device AI Family Coach mission ideas, reward suggestions, and weekly recaps (iPhone 15 Pro and newer)
• Ask Siri how much screen time your child has earned
• Faster, smoother, and more secure sign-in throughout

No ads. No data selling. Your family's data stays yours.

### 2.0.2 — 2026-07-21

A beautifully redesigned welcome experience, and a smoother path in for the whole family.
• All-new, personalised onboarding tell us what you're dealing with and we'll build your family's plan
• Elite new sign-up, log-in, and family-join screens
• The other parent or a child can now join instantly with a family or device code
• A private, on-device AI Family Coach mission ideas, reward suggestions, and weekly recaps (iPhone 15 Pro and newer)
• Ask Siri how much screen time your child has earned
• Clearer subscription details and links throughout
No ads. No data selling. Your family's data stays yours.

### 2.0.1 — 2026-07-16

What's New:
We've rebuilt the welcome experience from the ground up so new families get matched to FamilyBreak faster than ever:
• Brand new guided welcome flow, tell us what brought you here and we'll show you exactly how FamilyBreak solves it
• Streamlined signup with a clear path to your free trial
• Smoother, faster onboarding from download to first mission
As always: no ads, no data selling just kids earning screen time through kindness.

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All apps by Dale SIDEBOTTOM: https://appshunter.io/developer/577991383

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