# Journey: Screen Time Control — App Blocker & Focus Tracker

> Gamified habit tracker that locks distracting apps until real-world quests are completed. (iPhone/iPad app by Brain Nourishment, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journey-screen-time-control/id6749665109 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Brain Nourishment, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807988164)
- Category: Productivity, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 2,100 App Store ratings · 74 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 174 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-09-29
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journey-screen-time-control/id6749665109/reviews.md

## What is Journey?

Almost every app on your phone is engineered to keep you scrolling. Journey is engineered to get you off it by turning real-world habits into a game you actually want to play.
Each morning, you unlock a set of real-world quests like going to the gym, reading, running, or getting outside. Complete them and earn Knight's gold. The apps that waste your time stay locked until you buy more screentime, so you stop instinctively scrolling everytime you pick up your phone.

It's the same reward loop that makes games addictive, except now it's working for you instead of against you.

- Daily Habits
Every morning at 6 AM, your main quest resets. Each one is a real-world habit: exercise, reading, going outside. Earn time on social media by completing it or else you'll stay locked out. 
- App Blocking
Pick the apps that drain your focus and lock them down. Your apps unlock only after you buy more screentime with the gold you earn. 
- Focus Buddy
Your mascot reflects how you're doing. Stay off your phone and it thrives. Pick it up too much and it lets you know. It's a visual reminder that keeps you motivated to do better. 

*Access to Journey requires a paid subscription*

Terms of Service: https://www.brainnourishment.io/_files/ugd/2e1950_ad149e0f2a11466682626871fd073315.pdf

## Key features

- Daily real-world quests
- Photo verification for completion
- App blocking until quests are done
- Earn crowns for progress
- Focus mascot for motivation
- Streak tracking and journal

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $34.99 | per year |
| Full Access To Journey | $59.99 | per year |
| JourneyKeep Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Full Access To Journey | $49.99 | per year |
| Full Access To Journey | $24.99 | per year |
| Full Access To Journey | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| JourneyKeep | $9.99 | per 7 days |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Knight Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 74)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journey-screen-time-control/id6749665109/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Good

*2026-08-25, version 2.1.8*

Very easy to use

### 2/5 — Pay wall

*2026-08-24, version 2.1.8*

I saw nothing saying that it would cost money until I had signed up completely. But it still seems like a good app if I were to pay the fee.

### 1/5 — .

*2026-08-19, version 2.1.8*

App keeps glitching every time I try to set up

### 5/5 — App

*2026-08-17, version 2.1.8*

Really good

### 5/5 — This app is the best

*2026-08-15, version 2.1.8*

This app listens to the app users and updates it and does thing to improve the app. Honestly, this app changed my life and I’m just LOVING the new update. Thanks!

### 3/5 — I was doing pushups but it wasn’t working

*2026-08-14, version 2.1.8*

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### 5/5 — Its very good

*2026-08-07, version 2.1.71*

It’s helps a lot

### 5/5 — Fun

*2026-07-28, version 2.1.71*

Very cool and innovative

### 5/5 — Just chill

*2026-07-25, version 2.1.71*

I feel better about myself

### 1/5 — You need to pay to acces the app

*2026-07-20, version 2.1.71*

You need to pay to acces the app

## Frequently asked questions about Journey

### What does JourneyKeep do?

JourneyKeep is designed to help you reduce screen time by gamifying real-world habits. It presents you with daily quests, such as exercising or reading, and locks distracting apps until you complete them. Verification is done through photo evidence, and completing quests earns you in-app rewards.

### How does the app blocking feature work?

You can select the apps that tend to waste your time and set them to be locked. These apps will only become accessible once you have successfully completed your daily real-world quests. This mechanism prevents you from mindlessly scrolling through distracting applications.

### Is JourneyKeep free to use?

The application is free to download and use, offering core features for habit tracking and screen time management. However, it does include in-app purchases, which likely provide additional features or customization options for users who wish to enhance their experience.

### What are the benefits of using JourneyKeep?

The primary benefit is regaining control over your screen time and building positive habits. By turning habit completion into a game with rewards and streaks, it leverages addictive game mechanics to motivate you towards real-world achievements and away from digital distractions.

### How does the photo verification work?

To verify that you have completed a quest, you will be prompted to take a photo. This photo serves as proof of your accomplishment, such as a picture at the gym or of a book you've read. Once submitted, it helps unlock your apps and contributes to your progress.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.8 — 2026-08-14

Journey is the #1 Screen Time video game for curing your phone addiction. We fixed bugs and made improvements to ensure your experience is as smooth as possible.

### 2.1.71 — 2026-07-07

Journey is the #1 Screen Time video game for curing your phone addiction. We fixed bugs and made improvements to ensure your experience is as smooth as possible.

### 2.1.7 — 2026-07-01

Journey is the #1 Screen Time video game for curing your phone addiction. We fixed bugs and made improvements to ensure your experience is as smooth as possible.

### 2.1.6 — 2026-06-10

Journey is the #1 Screen Time video game for curing your phone addiction. We fixed bugs and made improvements to ensure your experience is as smooth as possible.

### 2.1.5 — 2026-05-28

Onboarding improvements and fixes.

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All apps by Brain Nourishment, LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/1807988164

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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 2026-09-06.*
