# Rewire: Block Apps & Dumbphone — Save years. Limit screen time

> Block distracting apps, visualize screen time, and create focus sessions. (iPhone/iPad app by Gabriele Saracco.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rewire-block-apps-and-dumbphone/id6741763249 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gabriele Saracco](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795436385)
- Category: Productivity, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 84 MB
- Languages: French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, European Spanish
- Released: 2025-04-13
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rewire-block-apps-and-dumbphone/id6741763249/reviews.md

## What is Rewire?

# Rewire Your Brain & Reclaim Years of Your Life

**We know you're addicted. We've created the solution.**

Did you know? 6 hours a day on your phone means spending 21 years of your life staring at a screen. We know it's not worth it—that's why we created Rewired.

## Break Free From Digital Addiction

- **Block distracting apps** when you need to focus or be present
- **Write your own custom messages** that appear when you try to open blocked apps, reinforcing your goals
- **Visualize your screen time** in detail with beautiful hourly and weekly charts that reveal your digital habits
- **Transform your smartphone into a "dumb phone"** with minimalist widgets displaying only essential apps—no more shiny, distracting icons
- **Use Strict Mode** to create unbreakable sessions that you can't bypass or end early
- **Reduce doomscrolling by 90%** and experience significant improvements to your mental health and focus

## Privacy You Can Trust

Rewired uses Apple's Screen Time API, ensuring all your data stays securely on your device. Nothing leaves your phone—ever.

## Rewire Your Brain. Reclaim Your Life.

Download Rewired today and start taking back those years. Your future self will thank you.

If you have any ideas or questions, please email us at rewireapphelp@gmail.com

*ALL REWIRE FEATURES REQUIRE A SUBSCRIPTION. ALL SUBSCRIPTIONS INCLUDE A 3-DAY FREE TRIAL*
After the free trial, the total amount for the subscription will be charged to your iTunes Account. The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled before the end of the current period. Subscriptions and auto-renewals may be managed or canceled via your iTunes Account Settings.

Terms of Use:
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Block distracting apps
- Customizable block messages
- Detailed screen time charts
- Minimalist 'dumb phone' widgets
- Strict Mode for unbreakable sessions
- Reduce doomscrolling

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rewire-block-apps-and-dumbphone/id6741763249/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Improvements

*2025-07-09*

A free version would be nice to have with less capabilities

## Frequently asked questions about Rewire

### What is Rewire?

Rewire is a productivity app designed to help users reduce screen time and digital addiction by blocking distracting apps and offering tools for focused sessions.

### Does Rewire have ads?

No, Rewire does not contain advertisements. It is an ad-free application focused on user experience and productivity.

### How much does Rewire cost?

All Rewire features require a subscription. Pricing includes a Pro plan at $4.99 per week or $19.99 per year, both with a 3-day free trial.

### Can I cancel my Rewire subscription?

Yes, subscriptions and auto-renewals can be managed or canceled via your iTunes Account Settings. You can cancel before the end of the current period to avoid further charges.

### What devices does Rewire support?

Rewire is currently supported on iPhone devices.

### How does Rewire protect my privacy?

Rewire utilizes Apple's Screen Time API, ensuring all your data remains securely on your device and is never shared externally.

### What is Strict Mode in Rewire?

Strict Mode in Rewire allows you to create unbreakable focus sessions that cannot be bypassed or ended early, ensuring maximum concentration.

### How often is Rewire updated?

The latest version of Rewire is 1.7, and it was last updated on May 19, 2025, indicating regular updates from the developer.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7 — 2025-05-19

Implemented under-the-hood improvements.

Thanks for using Rewire!

### 1.6 — 2025-05-14

Implemented under-the-hood improvements.

Thanks for using Rewire!

### 1.5 — 2025-05-06

Implemented under-the-hood improvements.

Thanks for using Rewire!

### 1.4 — 2025-04-27

Implemented under-the-hood improvements.

Thanks for using Rewire!

### 1.3 — 2025-04-23

Implemented under-the-hood improvements.

Thanks for using Rewire!

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## More apps by Gabriele Saracco

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All apps by Gabriele Saracco: https://appshunter.io/developer/1795436385

## Related topics

[rewire](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/rewire)

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