# Palli: Your Self-Care Pet — Scroll Less. Roll Pets

> Collectible pixel art pets reward reduced screen time and self-care actions. (iPhone/iPad app by John Chen.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/palli-your-self-care-pet/id6757571736 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [John Chen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867656018)
- Category: Productivity, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 485 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-04-23
- Data updated: 2026-07-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/palli-your-self-care-pet/id6757571736/reviews.md

## What is Palli?

⏺ Repositioned the lead from "screen time pet" → "self-care companion" — screen time
  blocking moves to features, kept for ASO + Apple review clarity. Also pulled the explicit
   "TikTok, Instagram" naming since you've been moving away from that elsewhere; swap back
  in if you want App Store ASO juice from the keywords.

  ---
  Take care of you. Palli takes care of itself.

  Palli is a cozy companion app that turns small acts of self-care into a growing
  collection of kawaii pixel art pets. Less doom, more pets. Tamagotchi for 2026 — except
  instead of feed-or-die guilt, it's mutual care. You show up for yourself, Palli thrives.

  HOW IT WORKS

  Set a daily intention — fewer hours scrolling, time off your phone before bed, a focused
  study block. When you hit it, you earn tokens. Pull for new chibi pets. Watch your
  collection grow as you grow.

  (Behind the scenes: Palli uses Apple's Screen Time API to track and gently block the apps
   stealing your day. You set the rules, Palli holds you to them.)

  90+ CHIBI PETS TO COLLECT

  Four rarity tiers — Common, Rare, Epic, Legendary. Each pet has 5 mood states that react
  to how you're showing up. Drop rates fully disclosed before every pull. No predatory
  mechanics. Just cute companions earning their place on your home screen.

  BLOCK WHAT DRAINS YOU

  Choose specific apps or whole categories to pause — social, video, gaming, shopping, the
  doomscroll loop. Set custom schedules for work, school, bedtime, or whenever you need
  yourself back. Apple's Family Controls API keeps the block in place — no 30-second
  sneak-back.

  YOUR PROGRESS, GENTLY

  Watch your pets unlock as your screen time softens. Aesthetic weekly and monthly trends
  designed to feel calming — not scolding. Built for self-care, not shame.

  PRIVATE BY DESIGN

  Your usage data never leaves your phone. We never see which apps you open, who you
  message, or how long you scroll. Apple's APIs handle everything locally — Palli only
  knows whether you showed up. No account needed to start.

  PALLI IS FOR YOU IF

  If you've opened your phone for "one thing" and lost 40 minutes — Palli is for you.

  If Tamagotchi was your childhood and most mindfulness apps make you yawn — Palli is for
  you.

  If you want a soft, cozy way to care for your attention — not another productivity app
  yelling at you — Palli is for you.

  If checking Screen Time in Settings makes you anxious — Palli is for you.

  If you miss having a small thing that needs you in a way that feels good — Palli is for
  you.

  FEATURES

  • 90+ collectible chibi pixel art pets across 4 rarity tiers
  • Token rewards when you show up for yourself
  • App and category blocking with custom schedules
  • Real-time screen time tracking with aesthetic stats
  • 5 mood states per pet — your pal reacts to YOU
  • Privacy-first — usage data never leaves your device
  • Built for soft Gen Z digital wellness and cozy focus
  • Pet care meets self-care meets screen time

  MADE FOR

  Students grinding through finals. Anyone breaking the scroll loop. Adults who miss
  Tamagotchi. Aesthetic phone-screen people who want a chibi pet on their home screen.
  Mindfulness fans who want gamification without judgement. Anyone tired of "Screen Time"
  being just a number in Settings.

  SUBSCRIPTION

  Palli offers weekly and annual subscription plans. Payment is charged through your Apple
  ID after a free trial. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before
  the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in Settings > Apple ID >
  Subscriptions.

  Privacy Policy: https://screentimepal.app/privacy
  Terms of Service: https://screentimepal.app/terms

## Key features

- Collectible pixel art pets
- App and category blocking
- Custom screen time schedules
- Token rewards for self-care
- Privacy-first data handling
- Pet mood states react to user

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $59.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Tokens | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Tokens | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Tokens | $19.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Tokens | $39.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Tokens | $49.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/palli-your-self-care-pet/id6757571736/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 5 Stars for Palli

*2026-05-08*

Palli is a creative and motivating way to cut down on screen time. It turns self-discipline into something interactive and wholesome. The design is super cute, and it genuinely makes me more mindful of how much time I spend on my phone.

### 5/5 — Palli is Great

*2026-05-04*

I’ve been able to stay more productive with this app. Thank you!!

### 5/5 — screen time help

*2026-04-25*

this helped me lower my screen time from 13 hrs to 7 hrs immediately!

### 5/5 — DevG

*2026-04-25*

the app made me realize how bad my phone usage was, i am able to focus during work now and i feel my overall mental health being boosted

## Frequently asked questions about Palli

### What is Palli?

Palli is a companion app designed to help users reduce screen time and practice self-care. It rewards users with collectible pixel art pets for achieving self-care goals, like limiting scrolling or taking breaks from their phone.

### How does Palli help reduce screen time?

Palli uses Apple's Screen Time API to track and gently block selected apps or categories. Users can set custom schedules for work, school, or bedtime, and the app helps enforce these limits.

### Are there ads in Palli?

No, Palli does not contain advertisements. It is a free app with optional in-app purchases for additional content or features.

### How many pets can I collect in Palli?

There are over 90 unique chibi pixel art pets to collect, divided into four rarity tiers: Common, Rare, Epic, and Legendary. Each pet also has five mood states that react to your self-care progress.

### Is my data private with Palli?

Yes, Palli is designed with privacy as a priority. Your usage data never leaves your device, and the app only knows if you've met your self-care goals, not which specific apps you used.

### What devices does Palli support?

Palli is currently available for iPhone. It requires iOS 15.0 or later and was last updated on June 11, 2026.

### What is the age rating for Palli?

Palli has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users looking to improve their digital well-being.

### How often is Palli updated?

Palli was last updated on June 11, 2026, with version 2.1. This indicates a relatively active development cycle, suggesting ongoing improvements and new features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.1 — 2026-07-13

Palli now available on iPad

### 2.1 — 2026-06-11

Zen Mode. Tap the new moon icon in the App Usage card to start a focused break — 5, 15, 30, or 60 minutes of every app on your phone blocked. Earn tokens for finishing, same as regular blocks. End early and you forfeit the reward, so commit.

Real numbers on every app row. Idle rows now show your earning rate per hour. Once a block is active, the row shows the exact token amount you'll pocket when the timer ends — right next to the countdown. No more guessing what each block is worth.

One notification when all your blocks complete. Juggling multiple blocks? You'll get a single clean ping the moment the last one ends, so you know when to come collect.

Palli is alive. Your pet now bounces on its own every so often, and does a happy little jump whenever you complete a quest.

Bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 2.0 — 2026-06-04

What's New in v2.0

A custom Palli shield now appears when you open a blocked app — no more
generic system lock screen. Your pet's mood and a personal message change
based on how much screen time you've racked up.

Quest icons are finally specific to each quest. Photo a water bottle? You
get a water droplet. Hitting the gym? Dumbbell. No more identical camera
icon on every single photo quest.

Frame colors now actually match their names. Lavender looks like lavender,
mint looks like mint, plum is plum (not magenta), gold is gold (not brown).
Same fix applies to all custom frame colors — neon green is finally green.

Your pet's health only goes down from screen time now. No more passive
decay eating into your pet's wellbeing while you're not even on your phone.
Take care of yourself, take care of your Palli.

Pet level survives reinstalls. Your progress is saved to the cloud, so if
you delete and reinstall the app, you won't lose your hard-earned levels.

Bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 1.27.2 — 2026-05-18

Short (recommended for the truncated preview):                                                                                       
  • Tokens now credit automatically when your blocks finish — even with the app closed                                                 
  • Smoother animations across onboarding                                                                                              
  • Both Monthly and Annual plans now include a 7-day free trial                                                                       
  • Better notifications + auto-unblock when timers expire

### 1.27.1 — 2026-05-05

Fixed a bug where your app would not unlock on a new day.

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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 2026-07-30.*
