# Grayscale – Reduce Screen Time — Browse with fewer distractions

> Safari extension to make websites appear in black and white for reduced distraction. (iPhone/iPad app by Iliane Zedadra.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grayscale-reduce-screen-time/id6760229480 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Iliane Zedadra](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571284261)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: $1.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, European Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2026-03-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-07
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grayscale-reduce-screen-time/id6760229480/reviews.md

## What is Grayscale?

Grayscale helps you stay focused by making websites appear in black and white in Safari.

Use it to reduce visual noise, make feeds less stimulating, and keep your browsing calmer by default.

Features:
- Turn websites grayscale in Safari
- Keep selected domains in color with a whitelist
- One-tap control from the Safari extension
- Simple, lightweight, and private

Privacy:
Grayscale collects absolutely nothing.
No tracking, no analytics, no account.

Set it once, enable the Safari extension, and browse with less distraction.

## Key features

- Convert websites to grayscale in Safari
- Whitelist domains to keep them in color
- One-tap control via Safari extension
- Lightweight and private design
- Reduces visual noise and stimulation

## Chart rankings

- #175 in Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grayscale-reduce-screen-time/id6760229480/reviews.md

### 5/5 — love this!!

*2026-04-22*

thank u so much. it helps reduce my screen time so much as i login to fb only on my browser so seeing it in gray makes it boring so im barely on it! i used to be addicted to doomscrolling.

**Developer response:** Thanks a lot, really glad it helped 🥹

## Frequently asked questions about Grayscale

### What is Grayscale?

Grayscale is a Safari extension that makes websites appear in black and white to help reduce visual distractions and promote calmer browsing. It is designed to be simple, lightweight, and private.

### How does Grayscale work?

Once installed, you can enable the Safari extension to automatically convert websites to grayscale. You can also create a whitelist of specific domains that you want to remain in color.

### Is Grayscale free to use?

No, Grayscale is a paid application. It is available for a one-time purchase price of $1.99.

### Does Grayscale have ads?

No, Grayscale does not contain advertisements. It is designed to be a distraction-free experience.

### What devices does Grayscale support?

Grayscale is compatible with Mac, iPhone, and iPad devices, allowing for a consistent calm browsing experience across your Apple ecosystem.

### How often is Grayscale updated?

The latest version of Grayscale is 1.1.2, and it was last updated on April 25, 2026. Updates aim to improve functionality and reliability.

### Does Grayscale collect user data?

No, Grayscale prioritizes user privacy and collects absolutely no data. There is no tracking, no analytics, and no account creation required.

### What is the age rating for Grayscale?

Grayscale has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users looking to enhance their browsing experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.5 — 2026-07-24

Bug fixes & improvements, app icon refresh.

### 1.1.4 — 2026-07-02

Grayscale is now available in French, Spanish, Japanese, German, Chinese, Portuguese, and Italian.

### 1.1.3 — 2026-06-27

Grayscale now speaks more languages: French, Spanish, Japanese, German, Chinese, Portuguese, and Italian.

### 1.1.2 — 2026-04-25

Bug fixes, UI & stability improvements.

### 1.1.1 — 2026-03-25

Bug fixes and stability improvements, including better domain handling for whitelist rules.

## More apps by Iliane Zedadra

- [lockd - Password Manager](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockd-password-manager/id1571284259)
- [Noiseless: Hide Distractions](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noiseless-hide-distractions/id6762251670)

All apps by Iliane Zedadra: https://appshunter.io/developer/1571284261

## Related topics

[gray scale](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/gray-scale)

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-07.*