LOOK: The Screen Time Game

LOOK: The Screen Time Game

Take a Scroll Break & Focus

22 ratings
17 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 16, 2025
  • June 20, 2025

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This app helps you reduce mindless scrolling and improve focus through gamified challenges and quick, neuroscience-based micro-meditations. It offers gentle nudges and rewards presence to foster healthier digital habits and enhance mental well-being.

Gamified screen time control
Micro-meditations for focus
IRL social connection challenges
Daily mindset missions
Gentle scroll habit alerts
Focus and calm improvement
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What's New in LOOK

1.0.6

June 20, 2025

■ You can now share your Daily LOOK card! Send it to a friend so you can stay inspired, together. ■ We also made some small bug fixes to keep your experience smooth and reliable. - Thanks for using LOOK to build a more intentional digital life. We’re so glad you’re here!

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Effective

The app has kept me from spending more time than I wanted on YouTube, both by forcing me to decide if I really want to start watching and by reminding me when my predetermined watch time is up. It works!

I’m speechless.

GET. LOOK. NOW! Its made it possible for me to put socials and other apps in their proper place—not the center of my day. I was spending 4-6 hours a day checking socials, espn, NYT, Amazon, the list goes on. Bored, scroll. One free minute, scroll. Bleary eyed and past my bedtime, scroll. Not anymore. LOOK gives me time back to focus on things I truly love to learn about. It gives a chance to set my intention and focus for the day, and helpful ways to get myself back on track if I decide to lose points; even restoring them by taking a simple action to refocus. I’m speechless trying to describe how much LOOK has done to get me into my life and away from the chaos and void that is scrolling. Thank you, LOOK!
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It actually works

I don’t think I’ve ever reviewed an app before but this app is amazing. I installed it several days ago and have seriously curbed my scrolling. I see that the app I want to limit is greyed out, so I think twice about using it. But since I know I CAN use it if I choose, it doesn’t feel forbidden so I don’t feel stressed about it. Can’t wait to see the future features! It’s a winner.
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Really helped me!

I’ve tried all the other blockers and schedulers out there but I always ended up deleting them. I love how this app doesn’t lock you out entirely but helps you be more intentional and reconsider if this is really a good choice. I’ve been doing the meditations instead of scrolling and I love earning points and they are also really helpful. I’ve never done meditations like this before and I really like them!
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Wanted to love it

I wanted to love this app but the buttons on the “redirects” never work rendering it useless and permanently locking me out of all the apps I’ve selected to have redirected. So defeats the purpose when I’m trying to limit use of these apps not make it impossible.

Response from developer

We would love for you to give LOOK another try! The problem you experienced is likely because you either have a Focus Mode on or don't have LOOK Notifications enabled. Either of those will cause those buttons on the Shield Screen not to work. We have an explanation for how to fix this in our FAQs (which you can find under your profile in the LOOK app). I will go ahead and paste them below. If you are interested, here is a more detailed explanation for what you experienced: The buttons on the Shield Screen are owned by Apple. The only way we can use those buttons to Redirect you is by linking them to a LOOK notification, which then takes you to our Redirects or lets you set a Time Limit. If you have not enabled LOOK notifications or are in a focus mode then the buttons won't work. We know, it's not our ideal flow either, but the best we can do given Apple's limitations. We love being in focus mode because we don't love a constant stream of notification, so we like to set up a custom focus mode that only allows notifications from LOOK. I'll paste how to do that below too. We are really bummed you didn't have a great experience with LOOK. Intercepting and redirecting is not an easy thing to build into the iPhone given Apple's restrictions. We would love for Apple to give developers more control over how those buttons work. Hopefully they will and in the future the flow will not have to depend on notifications being enabled. If you have any additional questions we would love for you to send us an email at developers@looktheapp.com. Thank you for taking the time to post this review! - Tait & Jenny ■FAQS: ■WHEN I CLICK “LOSE POINTS” OR "KEEP POINTS" NOTHING HAPPENS? 1. Make sure you are not in a Focus Mode. Swipe down from the top right corner of your phone to open Control Center. Tap the Focus button (it might say Do Not Disturb, Sleep, Work, etc.). Check to make sure all the focus modes are off. If a focus mode is on it is highlighted, tap to turn it off. 2. Make sure LOOK notifications are enabled. Open Settings on your iPhone. Tap Notifications. Scroll down and tap LOOK. Make sure you have these settings: -"Allow Notifications" toggled ON -Under "Alerts", make sure all three (Lock Screen, Notification Center, Banners) are CHECKED -"Sounds" toggled ON (if you want) -Badges toggled ON -Show Previews set to Always -Notification Grouping set to Automatic 3. Make sure Notifications Scheduled Summary is off. Open Settings on your iPhone. Tap Notifications. Schedule Summary should be OFF. If you prefer to leave it on, make sure LOOK is not selected in the list of apps included in the summary. NOTE: Apple Intelligence may be turning on different focus modes on its own. See question below to learn how to circumvent this. ■HOW CAN I SET UP A FOCUS MODE WHERE ONLY LOOK NOTIFICATIONS COME THROUGH BUT I WON’T BE BOTHERED BY OTHER NOTIFICATIONS? 1. Go to Apple Settings and tap Focus 2. Tap the + sign at the top right corner 3. Tap Custom 4. Name your focus LOOK, pick a color, and tap Next 5. Tap Customize Focus 6. Don’t select “Intelligent Breakthrough & Silencing” 7. Tap “Choose Apps” 8. If you don’t see LOOK there, tap “Add apps” and select LOOK 9. Smart Activation should be Off ■HOW DO I STOP APPLE INTELLIGENCE FROM AUTOMATICALLY ENABLING FOCUS MODES? Option 1: Turn off Smart Activation. Open Settings. Tap Focus. Select the Focus mode that’s turning on automatically (e.g., Do Not Disturb, Sleep, etc.). Scroll down and tap Smart Activation. Toggle it off. Repeat for each Focus mode that is turning on by itself. Option 2: Turn off Apple Intelligence (newer phones only). If the behavior continues and you don’t use other Apple Intelligence features: Go to Settings > Apple Intelligence & Siri (or Apple Intelligence, depending on iOS version). Toggle "Apple Intelligence" off.

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What does LOOK: The Screen Time Game do?

This app helps you reduce mindless scrolling and increase focus and calm. It uses gamified mechanics, where you lose points for scrolling and earn them back through quick micro-meditations and real-world challenges. It aims to improve mental health and build healthier digital habits without harsh blocking.

What are the key features of LOOK?

Key features include a gamified 'LOOK Meter' that tracks scrolling, 3-5 minute neuroscience-based micro-meditations to earn points, fun 'IRL Challenges' for social connection, daily 'LOOK Cards' with missions and mindset exercises, and 'Shield Screen' alerts to break compulsive scrolling habits.

Is LOOK free to use?

Yes, based on the provided information, the app is free to use and does not have in-app purchases or ads. This means you can access all its features without any cost.

Who is this app designed for?

The app is designed for digital detoxers, students looking to boost focus and stop procrastination, individuals with anxiety or ADHD seeking gentle nudges, and wellness seekers wanting quick self-care breaks. It's for anyone wanting to reclaim their focus, time, and calm.

How does LOOK help with focus and anxiety?

LOOK helps with focus and anxiety by offering quick, neuroscience-based micro-meditations that reset your mind in 3-5 minutes. The gamified approach and gentle alerts also help break autopilot scrolling habits, promoting presence and calm, which can be beneficial for managing anxiety and improving concentration.