# Kairos - Screen Time Blocker — Focus, Limit Apps & Detox

> App blocker and scheduler to limit phone usage and improve focus. (iPhone/iPad app by Alexander Spiridellis.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kairos-screen-time-blocker/id6787798623 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alexander Spiridellis](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787798625)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.5 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-03
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kairos-screen-time-blocker/id6787798623/reviews.md

## What is Kairos?

The average person spends over 4 hours a day on their phone. That's 28 hours a week, two months a year, 

Kairos is a tool to help you win that time back.

You choose which of your own apps steal your attention. Kairos blocks them - on a schedule you set, or the moment you decide.

WHAT YOU CAN DO

- Block Now: One tap kills your distracting apps. No setup, no negotiation.
- Set Limits: Give any app a daily ceiling. Hit it and the app closes until tomorrow.
- Schedules: Build blocks that repeat - mornings, work hours, dinner, nights.
- Block Anything: Apps, whole categories, and websites.
- The Shield: A block screen that holds. Not a nag you swipe past.
- Honest Insights: The visits you caught, the hours you kept.
- Streaks: Build a run toward a daily goal you set yourself.

NEW: SET LIMITS

Give an app its own daily ceiling - Instagram, two hours. When you hit it, that app closes for the rest of the day.

The decision gets made once, in the morning, by the version of you that meant it. Not a hundred times between then and midnight, by the version of you that's tired.

WHY IT WORKS

Most screen time tools ask you to have willpower at the exact moment you have none. Kairos moves the decision earlier, to when you're clear-headed, and then holds the line for you.

No points. No streaks to perform for anyone else. No cartoon tree that dies. Just the apps, closed, until you meant them to be open.

PRIVACY

Kairos is a self-monitoring tool: you set limits on your own device to reduce your own screen time. It's built on Apple's Screen Time features, and your app selections never leave your phone - Kairos can't see which apps you picked, and neither can we.

App Privacy: No Data Collected.

Put the phone down. Keep the day.

KAIROS PRO

Unlock the full experience.
- Yearly: $49.99/year, with a 7-day free trial
- Monthly: $6.99/month

Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://aspiridellis.github.io/kairos-legal/privacy.html

## Key features

- Block apps, categories, and websites
- Schedule app blocking
- On-demand blocking
- Branded block screen
- Usage insights and streaks
- Uses Apple Screen Time features

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kairos Pro (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| Kairos Pro (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |



## Frequently asked questions about Kairos

### What is Kairos?

Kairos is a tool designed to help you regain control of your time by blocking distracting apps and websites on your iPhone. It allows you to set schedules or block content instantly to reduce your screen time.

### How does Kairos work?

Kairos leverages Apple's Screen Time features to block selected apps, categories, or websites. Your app selections and data remain on your device for privacy.

### What are the features of Kairos Pro?

Kairos Pro unlocks the full experience, offering advanced features beyond the basic blocking capabilities. Specific details on Pro features are available within the app.

### How much does Kairos Pro cost?

Kairos Pro is available through subscription plans: $6.99 per month or $49.99 per year. The yearly plan includes a 7-day free trial.

### Can I cancel my Kairos Pro subscription?

Yes, you can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your App Store account settings. Subscriptions must be canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period to avoid automatic renewal.

### Is Kairos available on other devices?

Currently, Kairos is supported on iPhone. The app is designed to work with Apple's native screen time functionalities.

### How often is Kairos updated?

The latest version of Kairos is 1.1, which was last updated on July 21, 2026. Updates typically include improvements and new features to enhance the user experience.

### What is the age rating for Kairos?

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

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2026-07-29

- New: Set Limits. Give any app a daily ceiling - hit it and that app closes until tomorrow.
- Limits live in their own tab, alongside your blocks and schedules.
- Fixed a tap on the home screen that wasn't registering.
- Steadier block screens when a scheduled block starts while Kairos is closed.
- General polish and stability fixes.

### 1.1 — 2026-07-21

— a fire streak at the top of home — it grows every day you stay under your goal.
— redeem a referral code right on the paywall.
— a bigger, bolder block button.

### 1.0 — 2026-07-19

No release notes.

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