# Lavendr: Screen Time & Focus — Block apps, earn it back

> Earn back screen time by completing focused work sessions. (iPhone/iPad app by Domino Effect Labs LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lavendr-screen-time-and-focus/id6775612461 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Domino Effect Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775612463)
- Category: Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.2 · 77 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lavendr-screen-time-and-focus/id6775612461/reviews.md

## What is Lavendr?

Your apps stay locked until you earn them. Do thirty minutes of real focus, get ten minutes back. Over weeks, the loop rewires and the apps stop being the default.

Lavendr turns the usual focus app inside out. Instead of begging you to use your phone less, it makes the work you have been avoiding the only key to the apps you cannot put down. Block first. Focus. Earn the time. Spend it without the guilt.

How it works

Pick the apps that pull you in. Instagram, TikTok, Reddit, whatever yours are. Write a task in your own words. Learn Spanish. Study for the certification. Write the chapter. Start a focus session, anywhere from fifteen to sixty minutes. Lavendr caps sessions at sixty minutes on purpose. The deep work pretending to last three hours rarely does.

During the session your chosen apps are blocked at the system level. A background extension re-applies the block automatically, so closing or force-quitting Lavendr will not get you past it. Within iOS, this is as firm as a block can be.

Finish, and the time is yours: every thirty minutes of focus earns ten minutes on the apps you blocked. Use it now or save it. Every Sunday at midnight the unused minutes reset, so Monday starts fresh.

Why it works when willpower apps do not

Most focus tools treat phone addiction as a willpower problem and ask you to try harder. Lavendr treats it as a behavior loop and rewires it. The apps you cannot stop checking get blocked. The work you cannot make yourself start becomes the way back in. Over time the brain learns a new order: focus first, scroll second, and only on what you actually meant to open.

Pure blockers restrict your apps and give you nothing in return, which is why most people quit them inside a week. Plain timers structure your work but ignore the pull of the phone. Lavendr is built around the exchange itself. Your screen time becomes the earned reward for the focus you finished, and that trade is what changes the habit.

Built for iPhone

Lavendr uses Apple’s Screen Time controls to enforce real, system-level blocks on the apps you choose. Closing or force-quitting Lavendr does not simply end the block. When your earned time runs out, the shield comes back automatically.

The focus timer can also appear on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island during active sessions. Widgets show your current session, earned minutes, and weekly streak. Siri Shortcuts let you start a session, check earned time, or add a task without opening the app.

Privacy by architecture

Lavendr's privacy is structural, not a promise. Your tasks, your blocked-apps list, and your earned minutes stay on your device. The analytics you see are rendered inside an Apple-enforced sandbox that cannot send data off the phone. There is no account, no login, no analytics SDK, and no advertising tracking. The only outside service is the subscription receipt check used to validate your membership.

Lavendr membership

Lavendr is a subscription app. Your free trial unlocks the full experience: app blocking, unlimited focus sessions and tasks, earned screen time, the custom shield, Live Activities, widgets, Siri Shortcuts, weekly insights, and streaks.

Subscription options are shown before purchase and may vary by country or region. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://lavendr.so/privacy

## Key features

- System-level app blocking
- Earned screen time rewards
- Customizable focus sessions
- Privacy-focused design
- Lock Screen and Dynamic Island integration
- Siri Shortcuts support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lavendr Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Lavendr Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lavendr-screen-time-and-focus/id6775612461/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Finally, a screen time blocker that works

*2026-08-25*

Always had an issue with doomscrolling and social media addiction. Most app blockers make it too easy to bypass the restrictions. This app is stricter and there are no ways to bypass the pomodoro timer. I love it.

## Frequently asked questions about Lavendr

### What is Lavendr?

Lavendr is a productivity app designed to help users manage screen time and improve focus. It locks distracting apps until users complete focused work sessions, earning back screen time as a reward.

### How does Lavendr work?

You select distracting apps, set a focus session duration (15-60 minutes), and start. During the session, selected apps are blocked at the system level. Completing 30 minutes of focus earns you 10 minutes of unlocked app time.

### Does Lavendr have ads?

No, Lavendr is ad-free. Its privacy is structural, with no advertising tracking or SDKs used.

### Is Lavendr available on Android?

Lavendr is built for iPhone and utilizes Apple's Screen Time controls for system-level blocking. It is not currently available on Android devices.

### How does Lavendr handle privacy?

Lavendr's privacy is structural. Your tasks, blocked apps, and earned minutes stay on your device. Analytics are rendered within a sandbox that cannot send data off the phone, and there is no account or login required.

### What happens to unused earned minutes?

Unused earned minutes reset every Sunday at midnight. This ensures that each week starts fresh, encouraging consistent engagement with the focus-reward loop.

### How often is Lavendr updated?

The latest version of Lavendr is 1.1, last updated on July 24, 2026. Updates are released to improve functionality and reliability.

### What is the pricing for Lavendr?

Lavendr is a subscription app. It offers a free trial to unlock the full experience, after which a membership is required to continue using its features.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.1 — 2026-07-24

Your focus garden has grown.
A completely redesigned Focus experience with smoother, more natural plant animations.
New “just focus” sessions: choose a duration and begin without creating a task.
See how much time you’ve reclaimed from blocked apps in Insights.
Clearer recurring and one-time task states.
A refined app-blocking screen and improved dark mode.
Layout, accessibility, and performance improvements across every iPhone size.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-07-21

Improves layout on smaller iPhone screens.

### 1.0 — 2026-07-07

No release notes.

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