Habits First

Habits First

Earn your apps back

196 ratings
99 reviews
Free
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Released
August 20, 2026
Updated
November 1, 2026

Features

Background Location Access

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This app blocks distracting applications until you complete your daily habits. It uses integrations with health trackers and other apps to automatically monitor your progress. Unlock your favorite apps by building healthier routines and reducing screen time.

✓App blocking until habits are done
✓Integrates with Apple Health and trackers
✓Customizable habit goals
✓Built-in Pomodoro timer
✓Schedule-based blocking
✓Optional cross-device syncing
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What's New in Habits First

2.8.4

November 1, 2026

Bug fixes.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$9.99

Habits Pro

Anki, Audiobookshelf, Chess.com and Shortcuts.

User reviews

Very useful

Thank you for creating this app! ❤️

Task stackup

Hey, first of all, thank you for making this app and keeping it free. I'm preparing for a competitive exam and my screen time was out of control, mostly YouTube. Habits First is the first thing that actually got me to sit down and study.

There's one problem I keep running into, and fixing it would make the app much more useful.

When I add the same app to two different habits, a warning says I have to finish both tasks before it unlocks. So all my tasks get bundled into one lock, and a full day of work earns me a single 10 minute reward. If I put every task into one habit, 11 or 12 hours of studying still buys me only 10 minutes. That feels very restrictive, and it's hard to stay motivated like that.

What I'd love is for each habit to give its own reward for the same app, and for those rewards to add up like credits instead of overlapping. So if one habit gives 10 minutes and another gives 10 minutes, finishing both gives me 20 minutes in total. And if I do extra work on a given day, the break should grow with it.

The reason is simple. After a long study session, everyone needs a proper break to rest their mind. I don't want unlimited free time, just a fair break that I've earned after each session, and then I go right back to work.

So in short: separate habits, same app, each one adding its own minutes to a shared bank, with no "finish everything first" lock. If that's possible, it would fix the biggest issue I have with the app.

Thanks again, and I'm excited to see where you take it.
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Just a tiny request

Do you think that you could please add a feature, where basically if you have been in an app for a certain amount of time, say 5 minutes continuously. A screen would pop up blocking you for a certain amount of time. Now this 5 minutes would reset every time you open up the app, so like say your on Snapchat. And you start to scroll, after 5 minutes, it would pop up to stop you from scrolling too long. But if you want to check your snaps, you would only need to be on it for a short amount of time. Therefore it would not block it 5 minutes later. Also could you pretty please make this a free feature. I’m a student with not a lot of money and just really want to learn to stop scrolling. Thank you so much, hopefully you see this. Have a great day everyone. Also btw, this app is a great app, it helps me in so many ways. Thank you so much for it.
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Best app in the recent time

It is one of the best apps that I have come across in the past few months on the App Store to control your screen time. Every other app has some limited and not-so-useful features in the free version. If you want to use features that restrict your ability to disable the screen time block to fulfill your instant gratification, it prompts you to upgrade to a paid plan. Almost all of the valuable features are behind the paywall.

But Habits First by Reysu is one such app that I have seen with the best features to lock the screen and restrict access to certain apps and websites with the help of screen time. They have made it considerably difficult to bypass the set restrictions by providing options to enhance the difficulty of the bypass. So overall, it's a good app.
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Beste bildschirmzeit App

Ja was soll ich sagen kostenlose Version hat alles was man braucht und wenn man extra Features möchte zahlt man einmalig faire 10€.
Die App alleine ist die 10€ wert unterstützt den Developer weil das ist tolle Arbeit!!

FAQ

What is Habits First?

Habits First is a productivity app designed to help you reduce screen time by blocking distracting applications until you complete your daily habits. It uses integrations with health trackers and other apps to automatically monitor your progress.

How does Habits First work?

You set daily habits, such as walking a certain number of steps or meditating for a set duration. The app then blocks your chosen distracting apps until these habits are marked as complete. Once your habits are done, you can unlock your apps.

Does Habits First have ads?

No, Habits First does not contain advertisements. The core app is free and ad-free, with optional one-time purchases for additional features.

What habits can I track with Habits First?

Habits First supports a variety of habits including step goals, workout durations (integrating with Apple Watch, WHOOP, Garmin, Oura), meditation times, and specific app usage for learning or reading. Additional habits are available with Habits Pro.

Is Habits First free to use?

Yes, the core functionality of Habits First is free forever. This includes Apple Health goals, app timers, schedules, places, commitment locks, and unlimited blocks. There is an optional one-time purchase for advanced features like habit widgets and extra integrations.

Can I sync my habits across devices with Habits First?

Yes, you can create an account to sync your habits and blocks across multiple devices. However, creating an account is not required to use the app.

What devices does Habits First support?

Habits First is available on iPhone and iPad, indicated by its supported devices list. It is designed for iOS users looking to manage their screen time and build better habits.

How often is Habits First updated?

Habits First was last updated on October 31, 2026, with version 2.8.3. This indicates a relatively recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support for the application.