# Lemio: Lock In Screen Time — Unrot Dopamine Digital Control > App to master attention, reduce screen time, and build healthy habits. (iPhone/iPad app by Platobros, Inc.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lemio-lock-in-screen-time/id1632480971 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Platobros, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1632480973) - Category: Productivity, Health & Fitness - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.80/5 from 70 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 17.0 · 207 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2023-12-27 - Data updated: 2026-09-14 - Monetization: freemium - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lemio-lock-in-screen-time/id1632480971/reviews.md ## What is Lemio? Attention is the most important skill and resource of the 21st century. Lemio helps you master it! Make every minute of your life intentional and let Lemio help you reduce your screen time. More focus, health, productivity, and time. Less procrastination, stress, depression, and anxiety. **Finally a screen time app that is effective without being annoying.** **With Apple's features I used to subconsciously click "one more minute". Lemio solves that with session times!** **My favorite app to embrace being offline and living in the moment!** **Lemio holds me accountable to create more than I consume. The instant feedback I get from the app helps me to be more active and motivated.** **Not only has it helped me to get rid of my phone addiction, it has inspired me to start 3 new daily habits! Thanks Lemio.** OUR FEATURES Focus on: - Saving you time - Being in control of your life - Starting doing what you've been putting off We all struggle with our smartphone addiction. Lemio stops you in the moments of unconscious, impulsive and compulsive phone use and transitions you from mindless doomscrolling to useful & healthy habits. Time limit per session - Each app should be used with intention, but at the same time remain easily accessible. That is why Lemio forces you to choose a session time for each entry. Your brain will learn that this choice has consequences, because Lemio will kick you out of the app when your session time is up. No more doomscrolling - When your session time ends, we will lock the distracting app again and bring you back to reality in case you got distracted and sucked in. Neuroscientific Breathing - There is a way to de-stress and calm your brain in a matter of seconds. It's called the physiological sigh, a breathing exercise based on the science of how crying babies calm down. We introduce it every time we detect abusive behavior. The Attention Masterclass - Attention is both a skill and a mental resource. It allows us to navigate life efficiently, learn, build relationships, and have successful careers. It can be trained, and Lemio teaches you how. WHY LEMIO IS NEEDED There are several reasons for this: Focus and attention span are constantly decreasing: Attention span has dropped from 12 seconds (2000) to 8.25 seconds (2021), below the level of a goldfish. Studies also show that humans need about 20 minutes for deep focus, while the average phone pickup time for GenY and younger is about every 7 minutes. Phone procrastination is real: Research shows that 32% of screen time during work hours and 57% at home is completely unintentional procrastination. Smartphone addiction is a disease: Excessive smartphone use has been linked to impaired cognitive function and mental health issues such as stress, depression, and self-harm. Lemio is on a mission to stop all of this. We increase your productivity, help you overcome phone distractions, and take back control. At the same time, Lemio is a place for inspiration, motivation, accountability, and social interaction with like-minded people. We want to teach you useful and healthy habits and prove that science and biohacking can be fun! Our mission is complete when Lemio becomes your place for personal development, growth, goal setting and goal achievement. Our dream is to change the way people think & live. Our vision is that people will only pick up their phones when they have a good reason to do so. At the same time, we want to help people accelerate in life by building know-how, identity and real-life relationships with the phone as an enabler, not a time parasite. Start today and turn screen time into life time! Available Subscription Options: Lemio Premium (Monthly / Annual / Lifetime) Terms (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.lemioapp.com/privacy-policy ## Key features - Session time limits for apps - Lock distracting apps after session - Neuroscientific breathing exercises - Attention Masterclass content - Combats phone procrastination - Builds healthy habits ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Monthly | $9.99 | per month | | Annual | $19.99 | per year | | Annual Lemio Subscription | $24.99 | per year | | Annual | $49.99 | per year | | Monthly | $8.49 | per month | | Annual | $59.99 | per year | | Annual | $59.99 | per year | | Monthly | $9.99 | per month | | Annual | $59.99 | per year | | Monthly | $9.99 | per month | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Lifetime Access | Free | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 15) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lemio-lock-in-screen-time/id1632480971/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Love this app *2026-08-07, version 2.1.2* This APP is amazing ### 1/5 — Scammy *2026-05-20, version 2.1.2* These guys list job openings that require you to use their app in order to complete your application. What a gross way to increase downloads. It’s ironic to build an app to reduce screen time and then wasting applicant’s time. ### 5/5 — Life changing *2026-02-18, version 2.1.0* No more brain rotting! I’m a lot more productive after using ### 5/5 — We LOVE this app! *2025-11-08, version 2.0.15* This is a great app and everyone should have it no matter what age you are so that you can really bring awareness to how much time the phone is in your hands and how much time it takes you away from experiencing life! ### 3/5 — Mostly good *2025-10-06, version 2.0.15* Lemio is a good app and has been helpful, however many of the features are subscription only which does make it harder to stay focused without any option for hard blocks in the free version. ### 5/5 — Lemio: Digital Wellbeing Detox *2025-09-17, version 2.0.14* My favorite Lemio feature is the activity scheduling feature available with premium. This allows me to feel less stressed knowing more parts of my day are planned out at specific times. This could potentially reduce anxiety as well. ### 4/5 — Good app, annoying pop-ups *2025-09-03, version 2.0.14* I’m currently trying out the free version of Lemio (I want to make sure I actually use it before committing to another subscription). It’s been two days so far and I like it a lot! The feature that Lemio has where it makes you pause before you unlock your time consuming app is just enough resistance that I don’t actually unlock it most of the time. I also like how it makes you set a goal for each day to make use of the time that you save. The one thing I don’t like about the app is the constant pop-ups for the paid version, especially when you click on features that are not labeled as premium features (ex. the moodboard). I understand that the devs need to be paid for their hard work. However, I would suggest that the paid only features should be removed from the free version of the app. I would also like it if they included an infographic in the pop-up detailing the differences between the paid and free versions of Lemio, because right now I’m a little confused about what’s available and what’s not. This is a side tangent, but it would be cool if there was a lifetime one time payment for the app. I’m so tired of subscriptions I might just buy it. ### 2/5 — Silly scare tactics *2025-03-25, version 2.0.8* I'm here for a simple tool, I know what I need, and the first thing the onboarding tries to do is scare you into subscribing by asking your age (putting in "1" is okay too) and then visually showing how much time you have left before you die, don't waste it, PAY US. Look, it was a freebie but if the rest of it is like this I'll just hide my phone like I usually do. That's free and I don't share the user data. ### 5/5 — Keeps my news reading reasonable *2025-02-18, version 2.0.8* I'm not a social media junkie myself but I read maybe a bit too much news and check stocks too often. I find this keeps things at a reasonable level and the moralization is actually true 😁 A bit on the expensive side in my currency though... ### 5/5 — I’ve taken back time I didn’t know I was missing! *2025-02-12, version 2.0.7* Amazing app - zooms in on and solves a problem we all know we’ve got, attention sucking smart phones! ## Frequently asked questions about Lemio ### How does Lemio help me reduce screen time? Lemio enforces session time limits for apps, kicking you out when your chosen time is up. It also locks distracting apps to prevent unconscious, impulsive use, guiding you back to reality. ### What is the 'Neuroscientific Breathing' feature in Lemio? This feature introduces a physiological sigh, a breathing exercise scientifically proven to de-stress and calm the brain in seconds. It's triggered when the app detects excessive or abusive phone behavior. ### What are the subscription options for Lemio? Lemio offers monthly subscriptions starting at $8.49, with some plans including a 1-month free trial. Annual subscriptions are also available, priced at $19.99 and $24.99. ### How does Lemio's session time differ from standard screen time limits? Unlike standard limits, Lemio requires you to choose a specific session time for each app entry. This conscious choice and its consequence of being locked out help train your brain to be more intentional with app usage. ### Is Lemio available on devices other than iPhone? Based on the provided data, Lemio is currently supported on iPhone devices. Information regarding Android or other platform availability is not specified. ### How often is Lemio updated? The app was last updated on March 18, 2026, with version 2.1.2. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support. ### What is the age rating for Lemio? Lemio has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including children and adults looking to manage their screen time. ### What do users like most about Lemio? User feedback highlights its effectiveness without being annoying, its ability to hold users accountable, and its inspiration for starting new daily habits. Many appreciate its role in overcoming phone addiction. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.1.2 — 2026-03-18 - Fixed an issue preventing users on iOS 18 and earlier from unlocking apps. - Improved app launch loading time with a poor internet connection. ### 2.1.1 — 2026-03-14 Distracting app use on progress page is now green when you are below your average and red when above. Improved user experience and bug fixes. ### 2.1.0 — 2026-01-13 - New card stack (on gift view) - Simplified shield - What went well today? Journal at the end of the day - Gift premium, get premium - Bug and database fixes ### 2.0.16 — 2025-11-11 Optimized performance. Bug fixes. ### 2.0.15 — 2025-09-21 - Smarter locking now recognizes when you need help - Redesigned focus timer (now with strict lock, allow list, planning and suggestions) - Weekly content to learn how to beat phone addiction - Invite friends and get rewards - iOS 26 UI redesign ## Apps similar to Lemio | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [ZEENIA: Teleprompter for video](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zeenia-teleprompter-for-video/id6739802062) | 4.6 (116) | Free | Productivity | | [Smart Shopping List. 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