# Intention: Screen Time Control — App Blocker, Limit Screen Time

> Productivity app that uses cognitive challenges to block distracting apps. (iPhone/iPad app by CLV AI HOLDINGS LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intention-screen-time-control/id6759113843 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [CLV AI HOLDINGS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876945550)
- Category: Productivity, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 36 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-04-24
- Data updated: 2026-07-06
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intention-screen-time-control/id6759113843/reviews.md

## What is Intention?

You don't have a screen time problem. You have a friction problem.

Every time you pick up your phone, the path to Instagram, TikTok, Reddit, or YouTube is one tap away. Intention adds the one thing those apps are designed to remove: a reason to pause. When you open a blocked app, you're not shown a timer or a motivational quote. You're shown a challenge — and you can't get in until you solve it.

THE METHOD: COGNITIVE FRICTION

Willpower fails. Timers get dismissed. Breathing exercises fade into muscle memory. What actually interrupts a compulsive scroll is cognitive load — a moment where your brain has to switch modes and engage. Intention uses proven challenge types from cognitive psychology to create that moment every single time.

FOUR KINDS OF BRAIN CHALLENGES

Mix and match to keep your brain on its toes:

• Mental Math — arithmetic across addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and multi-step problems
• Memory Grid — watch a pattern flash, then reproduce it
• Word Scramble — unscramble letters into real words
• Stroop Test — the classic color/word conflict test used in focus research

Pick one. Pick all four. Turn difficulty up when it gets easy.

HOW IT WORKS

1. Choose the apps and categories that steal your attention — social, news, games, anything
2. Open a blocked app — a shield appears with a challenge
3. Solve to unlock for a duration you set (5 minutes, 30 minutes, 2 hours — your call)
4. When the timer ends, the shield returns automatically

Apple's Screen Time APIs power the blocking, so it's system-level and reliable. No VPN tricks. No jailbreak. No way to swipe around it.

WHY PEOPLE STICK WITH INTENTION

• It isn't a guilt trip — every unlock is a small win
• It's honest about when you actually need the app and when you don't
• Your brain gets sharper as a side effect
• Either you get smarter by completing a challenge or don't scroll at all, win-win

TRACK WHAT MATTERS

A clean dashboard shows:
• Today's screen time on addictive apps
• Weekly and monthly trends
• Daily streak and total XP earned from completed challenges
• Impact of shielding addictive apps (this one hits)

WHO IT'S FOR

• People who quit Instagram for a week and were back in three days
• Anyone who opens their phone to check one thing and surfaces twenty minutes later
• Students, parents, creators, and professionals who need their attention back
• Anyone who's tried every screen time app and still gets pulled in

BUILT FOR YOUR PRIVACY

Intention uses Apple's FamilyControls and ManagedSettings frameworks. Your app selections never leave your device — Apple's system handles them with privacy-preserving tokens that even we can't read. No tracking. No selling data. No ads.

TRY IT FREE

Start with a 3-day free trial — full access, no commitments. After your trial:

• Monthly: $9.99/month
• Annual: $59.99/year (save 50% vs. monthly)
• Lifetime: $149.99 — one payment, forever

Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions.

Privacy Policy: https://tryintention.app/privacy
Terms of Use: https://tryintention.app/terms

## Key features

- Cognitive challenges (mental math, memory, word scramble, Stroop test)
- Customizable app blocking
- Set unlock durations
- Track screen time and progress
- System-level blocking via Apple APIs
- Privacy-focused design

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Intention Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Intention Annual | $59.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Access | $149.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intention-screen-time-control/id6759113843/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Eye opening

*2026-05-04*

This app is amazing. I never knew how addicted I was to my phone until using this app. Highly recommend.

### 5/5 — Highly recommend

*2026-05-03*

What I love most about this app is how it turns a bad habit into something productive.  This app uses quick mental challenges—like memory games, puzzles, or problem-solving tasks—to “earn” your screen time. It sounds simple, but it’s surprisingly effective. Instead of mindlessly scrolling, you pause, think, and actually engage your brain.
The concept is honestly kind of genius, it doesn’t completely restrict you, it just adds friction.  Over time, it makes you way more aware of how often you reach for your phone—and whether you actually want to.

### 5/5 — Changing Mindless Scrolling Into Intentional Use

*2026-05-03*

I always knew I used my phone a lot, but I did not realize how dependent I had become on it. This app made that clear. Instead of mindless scrolling, it helped me redirect that habit into something that feels productive and mentally engaging. Highly recommend!

### 5/5 — Fantastic!

*2026-04-24*

This app has really helped me with being more present - less distracted, less mindless scrolling, you name it. I really enjoy the mind games as well.

### 5/5 — Love this app!

*2026-04-24*

Super easy to use and get started. Already has saved me hours that I usually spend doomscrolling

### 5/5 — Great tool!

*2026-04-24*

Helped me get back productivity in my day! Highly recommend!

### 5/5 — Life Changer of an App

*2026-04-24*

I’ve been addicted to my phone for so long. I spend an immense amount of time scrolling with no purpose but just as a result of a bad habit I’ve built. Intention has changed that entirely. I’ve hooked it up to the most addicting apps and now find myself only using them when I truly have down time.  It’s made me so much more present and available for the things that really matter in life. Awesome UI too.

## Frequently asked questions about Intention

### What is Intention's core method for controlling screen time?

Intention uses cognitive friction, presenting users with brain challenges like mental math or memory games before they can access blocked apps. This momentary cognitive load is designed to interrupt compulsive scrolling habits.

### What types of challenges does Intention offer?

Intention offers four types of challenges: Mental Math, Memory Grid, Word Scramble, and the Stroop Test. Users can mix and match these and adjust difficulty levels.

### How does Intention block apps, and is it reliable?

Intention utilizes Apple's Screen Time APIs (FamilyControls and ManagedSettings) for system-level blocking, ensuring reliability without needing VPNs or jailbreaking. Your app selections are handled privately by the system.

### Does Intention have ads?

No, Intention is ad-free. The app is built for privacy and does not contain advertisements, ensuring an uninterrupted user experience.

### What are the pricing options for Intention after the free trial?

After a 3-day free trial, Intention offers monthly ($9.99/month), annual ($59.99/year), and lifetime ($149.99) subscription plans. Payments are charged to your Apple ID.

### How does Intention track user data, and is it private?

Intention is built for privacy and uses Apple's frameworks so your app selections never leave your device. No tracking or selling of data occurs, and the app is ad-free.

### What kind of progress can users track with Intention?

Users can track daily screen time on addictive apps, weekly and monthly trends, daily streaks, total XP earned from challenges, and the impact of shielding apps.

### What is the age rating for Intention?

Intention has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users looking to manage their screen time.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2026-06-17

We've been smoothing out the rough edges:
  
  • A cleaner, faster onboarding flow
  • More reliable sign-in and account syncing
  • Improved subscription and restore handling
  • Performance tweaks and bug fixes under the hood
  
  Thanks for using Intention. Keep reclaiming your attention — one challenge at a time.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-05-30

Smoother setup, fewer dead ends.

• Streamlined account setup during onboarding — no more getting bounced back to a second sign-in screen.
• Fixed a Screen Time permission dead-end and clearer guidance when granting access.
• Stability improvements and behind-the-scenes polish.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-05-20

• Guided Screen Time access — we show you exactly what to tap and why
• Picking apps to block is now optional during setup. Start now, or add apps anytime from the home tab
• Fixed a bug where the app picker could show duplicate rows
• Polished a few smaller details across onboarding

### 1.0 — 2026-04-24

No release notes.

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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 2026-07-06.*