
Hurdle - Screen Time You Earn
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About
This app helps you break automatic phone habits by requiring you to complete a meaningful task before accessing distracting apps. Choose from various tasks like fitness goals, checklists, or mindful activities to earn your screen time.
What's New in Hurdle
1.3.0
September 30, 2026
This is Hurdle's biggest update yet. A BANK OF TASKS You no longer repeat the same task every day. Now you pick a difficulty and choose from a bank of tasks, and every task you finish earns minutes of screen time. Spend those minutes whenever you like by opening your apps for 5, 15 or 30 minutes, or for all the minutes you've earned. If you tap Block now, the minutes you didn't use are saved. • Your current task is still on your list, and your apps, schedules and streak haven't changed. • If you have more than one hurdle, the minutes you earn can open any of them. • When you reach your step goal or Exercise goal, tap the green button to claim your minutes. • Each day offers a different mix of tasks, and the tasks you do often stay on your list. • The tasks that fit the time of day move to the top of your list. NEW TASKS • Plan your day in the morning or plan tomorrow in the evening. Every item you finish on your plan earns minutes. • Keep your apps closed until 9 AM. • Put your phone down for dinner. • Spend 5 minutes on the thing you're avoiding. • Rest your eyes, hold a plank, log your mood in Apple Health, or listen to a song. • Call someone instead of texting, tidy one surface, unsubscribe from three emails, and plenty more. • Some tasks only appear on special days. You can vote on Election Day, look for shooting stars during a meteor shower, go look at the full moon, and help clean up after Thanksgiving dinner. A NEW FOCUS TIMER The focus timer now only counts while your phone is face down. Flip your phone over to start the timer, and the screen goes dark until your time is up. If you pick up your phone, the timer pauses. If you leave the Hurdle app, the timer resets. When you finish, the sun rises over Dash's hill. DASH'S WORLD THROUGH THE YEAR • A tree now grows beside Dash and changes with the seasons, from spring blossoms to autumn leaves to bare winter branches with string lights in December. • Snow covers the hill in winter, and a snowman goes up in December and slowly melts as spring arrives. • Look for songbirds in spring, fireflies on summer nights, jack-o'-lanterns and bats in October, Santa's sleigh crossing the moon before Christmas, and fireworks on New Year's and the Fourth of July. • Dash plays the sport of the season: football, hockey, basketball, baseball, golf and sledding. • He wears a Santa hat in December, a party hat at New Year's, and an "I voted" sticker after you vote. • He drinks his morning coffee, holds up a trophy when your streak hits a milestone, and giggles when you tap him.
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FAQ
How does Hurdle help me manage my screen time?
Hurdle requires you to complete a chosen task, like a fitness goal or a checklist, before your selected distracting apps become available. This creates a deliberate pause, helping to break automatic phone usage habits.
What types of tasks can I set as hurdles in Hurdle?
You can set various tasks, including reaching fitness goals (steps, exercise minutes) via Health app integration, completing guided workouts, finishing to-do checklists, scanning NFC tags, or entering partner codes. Mindful activities like breathing exercises are also available.
Does Hurdle work with Apple's Screen Time?
Yes, Hurdle utilizes Apple's Screen Time controls to manage access to the specific apps you choose to shield.
What devices does Hurdle support?
Hurdle is available on iPhone and Apple Watch, allowing for flexible management of your screen time across devices.
How often is Hurdle updated?
Hurdle was last updated on July 28, 2026, with version 1.2.0. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.
What is the age rating for Hurdle?
Hurdle has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users looking to improve their digital habits.
Does Hurdle have ads?
No, Hurdle does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted user experience focused on productivity.
What is the user sentiment for Hurdle based on ratings?
Hurdle has received a perfect 5.0-star rating from its users, indicating a highly positive reception and satisfaction with its functionality.





