# grounded \| mindful screen time — Pause before the scroll

> Mindful screen time app with pre-app awareness checks. (iPhone/iPad app by Datrie Allman.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grounded-mindful-screen-time/id6761880149 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Datrie Allman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891920620)
- Category: Productivity, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2026-04-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grounded-mindful-screen-time/id6761880149/reviews.md

## What is grounded | mindful screen time?

Stop reaching for distraction & start returning to yourself.

Grounded transforms the moment you instinctively reach for your phone into a moment of awareness.

Instead of falling into endless scrolling, you’re gently invited to breathe, check in, and reconnect with what you actually need.

Meditate.
Breathe.
Reflect.
Focus.
Or simply decide your phone isn’t what you needed after all.

Grounded helps you replace unconscious habits with intentional ones. & not through guilt or restriction, but through calm awareness

Designed for people who want a slower, more mindful relationship with technology.
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Inspired by the book Safe to Receive and the nervous system work behind it.
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Subscription info
Monthly: $8.99 USD/month 
Annual: $39.99 USD/year 
Subscriptions auto-renew through your Apple ID unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Manage or cancel anytime in iOS Settings → [your name] → Subscriptions.
Questions? Reach out at support@fulfilledsoul.com
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://fulfilledsoul.com/privacy

## Key features

- Pre-app awareness checks
- Customizable app selection
- Variety of reflection prompts
- Time-limited app access
- Gentle relationship with phone
- Focus on awareness, not control

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grounded Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Grounded Annual | $39.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grounded Lifetime | $129.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grounded-mindful-screen-time/id6761880149/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Nice

*2026-08-17*

Pretty app and nice functions but the check in button doesn’t work

**Developer response:** Hii nat, thank you :) 
it should work if you allow push notifications. Or if your phone is on do not disturb, notifs won’t work. there’s a button in your phone settings you need to tap allow it. 
Email me datrie@fulfilledsoul.com & I can help you :)

### 5/5 — Incredible app for my doomscrolling

*2026-05-28, version 1.3.1*

You have SAVED MY LIFE

### 5/5 — A Gentle Pause

*2026-05-20, version 1.3.1*

I like the gentle pause that encourages you to take a breath. This helps you reconnect with what you want to focus your time and energy on. The design is calming, thoughtful and supportive of mindfulness. Highly recommend for anyone wanting a healthier balance with screen time!

### 5/5 — Amazing app!

*2026-05-13*

I’ve been trying to break my scrolling habit, and so far this app has helped so much. I love how instead of just shutting off an app, it helps me reconnect with my body and breath. Definitely recommending it to friends and family :)

### 5/5 — Exceptional!

*2026-05-10, version 1.3*

This app has aloud me to come back to myself over and over again,  it catches the want to just scroll mindlessly, and unlike other apps this helps me refocus on my breathing, grounding and presence.   Worth every penny!

### 5/5 — Blessing

*2026-05-09*

This app is really high quality and I’m so grateful that I found it

### 5/5 — Love It!

*2026-05-08*

I’ve used screen time apps for a year now, starting with Opal, and while they blocked the apps, I always felt like they didn’t actually help me change the habit. As a result, I would always find ways around the blocks, and my screen time would never change. So when I saw this app that brought mindfulness into the blocking, I got excited. I’ve been using it for about a week, and the way it makes you pause, breathe, and actually notice what you’re feeling before unlocking an app has been surprisingly powerful. It doesn’t just block, but also makes me more aware of why I’m reaching for my phone in the first place. I’ve already started noticing my screen time go down. There are still a few small issues to work out, like the blocking not always functioning perfectly, but I genuinely love the idea behind this app. It feels like it’s trying to help you change your behavior, not just restrict it. Thank your for making this!

### 5/5 — Amazing for my autopilot brain

*2026-05-07*

I tap on my TikTok around 30+ times a day, unconsciously. This is exactly what I needed to become aware & realize what I’m doing. Thank you so much for building this

### 5/5 — Absolutely amazing!!!

*2026-05-07*

Feel more rested and focused on what is a priority in the moment. It’s a beautiful app user friendly and personal!

## Frequently asked questions about grounded | mindful screen time

### How does Grounded help manage screen time?

Grounded introduces a 15-second awareness check before you open selected apps. This pause prompts reflection, helping you decide if you truly want to proceed, rather than just automatically opening the app.

### What types of awareness checks does Grounded offer?

Grounded offers six rotating checks, including Breath Reset, One Breath, Body Check, The Noticing, Emotional Temp, and Honest Mirror, to prevent habituation and encourage varied reflection.

### Can I set limits on app usage after the awareness check?

Yes, after the awareness check, you can choose to open the app for a specific duration of 2, 5, or 10 minutes, or leave it open until you decide to re-lock it yourself.

### What are the subscription options for Grounded?

Grounded offers a monthly subscription at $8.99 USD, an annual subscription at $39.99 USD, and a lifetime purchase for $129.99 USD. All subscriptions include a 7-day free trial on first purchase.

### How do I cancel my Grounded subscription?

Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in iOS Settings → [your name] → Subscriptions.

### Is Grounded available on Android devices?

Based on the provided data, Grounded is currently supported on iPhone devices only.

### How often is Grounded updated?

The latest version of Grounded is 1.5, and it was last updated on June 6, 2026. This indicates a relatively recent update.

### What is the age rating for Grounded?

Grounded has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8 — 2026-08-22

• Every category opens into a full-screen deck — heart what resonates, and your lines rotate on your Home Screen and lock screen.
• Choose 1, 3, or 5 quiet notes a day. No sound, no badge, nothing to open — the affirmation is the whole message.
• Share any line as a picture.
• Hundreds of new affirmations, and space to write your own.

Also in this update:

• Your Grounded impact — tap your weekly count on Home to see what your pauses added up to.
• Two new pauses: press where you feel it in your body, and trace your breath with a finger.
• Your pause rotation now cycles through every style you've chosen before any repeat.
• Try Grounded Plus free for 3 days.
• Better Spanish throughout, clearer help articles, and small fixes.

### 1.7.1 — 2026-08-14

Affirmations went full-screen. Tap a category and it opens one line at a time — swipe for the next, heart the ones you want in rotation. Hearted lines land on your Home and widget instantly; the save button retired.

And adding the widget is now three steps: press and hold the Grounded icon, tap a size, done.

### 1.7 — 2026-08-09

meditations and affirmations have now been added :)

### 1.6 — 2026-07-21

bug fixes

### 1.5.1 — 2026-07-16

• Fixed an issue where an app could stay unlocked after you tapped "Lock back up." Your apps now re-lock reliably, every time.
• Your Flow sessions now show which app is which, so you can lock one back up without touching the others.
• Smoother subscribing and restoring — plus you can now redeem a code right inside the app.

Thank you to everyone who wrote in. You shape this app.

## Related topics

[grounded mindful screentime](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/grounded-mindful-screentime) · [grounded wellness](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/grounded-wellness) · [grounded](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/grounded) · [digital wellness](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/digital-wellness)

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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 2026-08-25.*