# hey! - Screen Time Control — Attention, Focus, ADHD Friend

> Virtual companion app for mindful phone usage and focus. (iPhone/iPad app by X1 Consulting LLC.)

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- Developer: [X1 Consulting LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6810034215)
- Category: Productivity, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 42 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-15
- Data updated: 2026-10-22
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases

## What is hey!?

You opened your phone to check one thing. Somehow, you're still here.

hey! is a little taro pal called Taro. He lives in a room on your phone
and watches only the apps you choose. When time in them runs long, he
asks: "Hey, you still with me?"

Take a break and he adds 5 coins. Keep using and he steps out of the
way. Nothing is ever locked.

MEET TARO
Taro's mood goes okay, good, glowing. Breaks lift it, snacks lift it,
and it drifts back to okay on its own — it never drops lower. There's
nothing you can do to make it worse, and nothing to lose by coming back
after a week away. Check in with your own mood any time; Rhythm
remembers it.

COINS FOR EVERY BREAK
Every break you take earns 5 coins, and the check-in says so before you
choose. Coins do one thing: they buy things for Taro.

WORK TOGETHER
Sit down with Taro for a light session: 25 minutes on, 5 off, for one,
two or four rounds. Pick what you're working on. Finish and earn 30
coins, plus 10 more for finishing every round you planned. End early
and you keep what you finished. Pause whenever you need to.

During a round Taro checks in the moment you open one of your apps,
instead of waiting out the usual delay. Keep using still works.

SNACKS AND KEEPSAKES
Spend coins in the Shop. Treats — a strawberry, a rice ball, a cookie —
lift Taro's mood a little, and water is free once a day. Keepsakes like
a mug, a plant, a lamp or a cushion go into his room and stay there for
good.

GIFTS YOU CAN'T BUY
Sometimes Taro finds you something: a pebble by the door, a pressed
leaf, a seedling he grew while you worked. Gifts are never for sale.
They sit on the From Taro shelf with the day they arrived.

YOUR WEEK, NOT YOUR SCORE
Rhythm shows the breaks you took, how you've been feeling, the sessions
you ran and every gift on the shelf. No streak to break. No day that
counts against you. Nothing resets.

ON FOR FOCUS
Add hey! as a Focus Filter in iPhone Settings. Taro wakes when that
Focus turns on and rests when it turns off. The app walks you through
setup. Manual sessions are there when you'd rather start one yourself.

YOUR APP CONTENT STAYS PRIVATE
Apple's Screen Time tools count use in the apps and websites you
select. hey! doesn't read your messages, your photos or the videos you
watch. No account. No advertising. Optional usage sharing helps us
improve setup and check-ins; it never includes what you do in other
apps.

TRY IT FREE FOR 14 DAYS
Eligible new subscribers get 14 days free when they choose a monthly or
yearly plan and confirm with Apple. Every plan includes all features.
After the trial, your selected subscription renews automatically at the
price shown before you confirm unless you cancel at least 24 hours
before the trial ends. Manage or cancel in App Store settings.

Lifetime access is a separate one-time purchase with no subscription
trial or renewal. Local prices appear in the app. Restore purchases
with the Apple Account used to buy.

HELP SHAPE HEY
Suggest a feature and vote on ideas at tryhey.app/feedback. Need a
hand? Reach us at hello@tryhey.app.

Requires iPhone with iOS 18 or later and Screen Time permission.
Check-ins depend on Apple's usage signals and can arrive a little late.
Time adds up across the apps and websites you select while a Focus or
session is active.

Terms of Use:
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Virtual companion for focus
- Earn coins for breaks
- Decorate companion's room
- Track mood and sessions
- Focus Filter integration
- No streaks or pressure

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| hey Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| hey Yearly | $19.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| hey Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Is hey! safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess hey!.

## Is hey! legit?

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


## Frequently asked questions about hey!

### How does hey! help with screen time?

hey! uses a virtual companion named Taro to encourage breaks from your phone. Taro checks in when you open selected apps, and taking breaks earns you coins to spend within the app.

### What can I do with the coins in hey!?

Coins earned from breaks can be used to buy 'snacks' to lift Taro's mood or 'keepsakes' to decorate his room permanently. Water is also available for free once a day.

### Does hey! lock apps or content?

No, nothing is ever locked. The app focuses on gentle encouragement and rewards rather than strict restrictions.

### How does hey! track my usage?

hey! utilizes Apple's Screen Time tools to monitor app and website usage. It does not read your messages, photos, or videos, and no account is required.

### What are the subscription options for hey!?

hey! offers a 14-day free trial for new subscribers on monthly ($2.99/month) or yearly ($19.99/year) plans. Lifetime access is also available as a one-time purchase.

### Can I use hey! on multiple devices?

Based on the provided data, hey! is supported on iPhones. Purchases can be restored with the Apple Account used to buy them.

### How often is hey! updated?

The app was last updated on 2026-09-25, indicating recent development and support.

### Does hey! have ads?

No, the app description explicitly states 'No advertising'.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 2.0 — 2026-09-25

Taro has a room now.

MEET TARO
Your pal lives in a little room you can see and furnish. He has a mood
— rough to glowing — that only ever goes up, and drifts back to okay on
its own. Nothing you do can make it worse.

COINS FOR EVERY BREAK
Take a break when the check-in appears and you earn 5 coins. The
check-in tells you so before you choose.

WORK TOGETHER
A light timer you run with Taro: 25 minutes on, 5 off, for one, two or
four rounds. Name what you're working on. Finish and earn 30 coins,
plus 10 more for finishing every round you planned. End early and you
keep what you finished. Pause whenever you like.

SNACKS AND KEEPSAKES
Spend coins in the new Shop on treats that lift Taro's mood, and on
keepsakes — a mug, a plant, a lamp, a cushion — that stay in his room
for good. Water is free once a day.

GIFTS
Sometimes Taro finds you something: a pebble, a pressed leaf, a
seedling. Gifts are never for sale. They go on the From Taro shelf with
the day they arrived.

RHYTHM
A new tab for your week — the breaks you took, how you were feeling,
the sessions you ran, and everything Taro gave you. No streak to lose.
Nothing resets.

Screen Time, Focus and manual sessions work the way they always have,
and hey! still only ever sees the apps you pick.

### 1.0 — 2026-09-15

No release notes.

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