A really good app, with an even better team behind it
The app is awesome, it does everything one needs it to do. I love the fact that I can block all apps, except the ones I need! So cool! Furthermore, the ability to have apps always blocked is very helpful, especially when you need to lock in for college assignments. There’s a new feature that’s I imagine is very helpful (I haven’t gotten the opportunity to try it, since the subscription ran out), you get to block apps just for a certain time, let’s say 30 minutes, and once the timer has ran out, your phone is back to normal. Other helpful features include the ability to customize the block screen, including Bible verses, amongst other options. There’s something for everyone!
However, the best thing about the app is the people behind it. I had the chance to get support from both the Founder and Co-founder, at it was nothing short of exceptional. They are very professional, but above all, they are kindhearted people. You can tell they’re not in it for the money, they really want people to improve with their screen time usage, and better their lives. As a college student all the expenses add up, and when I needed it most, they were able to gift me the subscription for a season. It was such a blessing to me, and I’m so grateful.
In conclusion, if you’re looking for an app to help you get off your phone, draw near to God, and gain back your time, this is it. It has helped me tremendously with my screen time usage, dropping 2h within the first months of using it.
May the Lord bless you all in Jesus name, Amen.
However, the best thing about the app is the people behind it. I had the chance to get support from both the Founder and Co-founder, at it was nothing short of exceptional. They are very professional, but above all, they are kindhearted people. You can tell they’re not in it for the money, they really want people to improve with their screen time usage, and better their lives. As a college student all the expenses add up, and when I needed it most, they were able to gift me the subscription for a season. It was such a blessing to me, and I’m so grateful.
In conclusion, if you’re looking for an app to help you get off your phone, draw near to God, and gain back your time, this is it. It has helped me tremendously with my screen time usage, dropping 2h within the first months of using it.
May the Lord bless you all in Jesus name, Amen.
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Response from developer
Thank you so much, Blas! Cutting 2 hours a day in your first months while balancing college assignments is a huge achievement, and you should be really proud of it. We love that blocking everything except the apps you need has helped you lock in when it counts, and that your block screen keeps you grounded in what matters most to you. Wishing you continued focus and many more hours back for the things you love. Amen.
Highly recommend to those who need it.
I’m coming back 600 days later to review this app again. It is incredible. I went down from an average of 9-12 hours a day on my phone to 3-5. The apps blocking, block screen messages and support genuinely helped me beyond any other app.
Their customer service is on another level. The staff and founders actually care about any app issues, and work to try and help/fix whatever’s happening. Which they almost always do!
Sure, the apps a little buggy but that’s mainly the IOS connection which isn’t their fault. Any issues i’ve had with that they’ve helped me tremendously. Not to mention their app aesthetic and UI is peak. Makes me think about camping, and wanting to go outside.
It has genuinely helped me so much beyond what words can say, and while this is a bit of a love letter to the app and to the team, I still do recommend this app. Functionally easy to understand, customer service is perfection, actually helps cut down my screen time… PEAK!!!!
Their customer service is on another level. The staff and founders actually care about any app issues, and work to try and help/fix whatever’s happening. Which they almost always do!
Sure, the apps a little buggy but that’s mainly the IOS connection which isn’t their fault. Any issues i’ve had with that they’ve helped me tremendously. Not to mention their app aesthetic and UI is peak. Makes me think about camping, and wanting to go outside.
It has genuinely helped me so much beyond what words can say, and while this is a bit of a love letter to the app and to the team, I still do recommend this app. Functionally easy to understand, customer service is perfection, actually helps cut down my screen time… PEAK!!!!
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Response from developer
Coming back after 600 days to share this means so much, and going from 9–12 hours a day down to 3–5 is a remarkable transformation that you made happen. We love that it makes you think of camping and getting outside, and we hope you're spending plenty of those reclaimed hours doing just that. Thank you for trusting us with your journey all this time, and for such a heartfelt review!
Phenomenal App, God Level Founder, Outstanding Team.
This is literally my first ever review that am giving on the App Store for any app, but this app, the team & the founder wholeheartedly deserve it for creating a truly one of a kind Digital wellness companion. They have such a humanitarian side to them and are always ready to listen to suggestions, implement them, interact promptly and resolve issues. Grateful to have found this app, founder & team!
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Response from developer
Thank you so much for making this your first-ever App Store review. That truly means the world to us! We're so grateful you've found Roots to be a meaningful companion on your digital wellness journey. Your suggestions and feedback help shape the experience for everyone, and we love being part of your progress. Here's to many more mindful days ahead!
Good
This app is so good but I gave 4 stars because it keep on cruss words at me ever time I try to open a app
Refocusing My Mind
Roots has given me an opportunity to focus more on God.
Curbed my doom scrolling, and great developer support
I purchased a subscription to help me cut down on my doom scrolling, and it’s done the job admirably. I love customization options and the way the app can introduce friction when you choose to break your own rules and override the limits.
But even more impressive, when I had a question for a setting I couldn’t work out, and couldn’t find the answer to, I was able to message the co-founder via the support site and got a detailed reply that solved my issue in a couple of hours.
I wholeheartedly recommend this app for helping you cut down on doomscrolling. It’s superb.
But even more impressive, when I had a question for a setting I couldn’t work out, and couldn’t find the answer to, I was able to message the co-founder via the support site and got a detailed reply that solved my issue in a couple of hours.
I wholeheartedly recommend this app for helping you cut down on doomscrolling. It’s superb.
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Great app
I loved it so much
Not free
I love the idea the way you can be with a healthier lifestyle but I want a free app that lets me do stuff like this, but for free I don’t wanna have to spend so much money
What I Needed
Hello. I needed an app that could shut down my whole phone, and yet make it completely usable at the same time. I needed an app to not be obnoxious, but to be calm, helpful, and diligent in reminding me WHY I need this. I needed an app to thoroughly think of and block all the backhand ways I can cheat the
blocking features when im not in control of myself. And yet, I still needed to be able to use the phone for a multitude of purposes.
Roots is that app. Thank you. This is the perfect app for my problems. Please continue to update it with useful soul-saving tools!
blocking features when im not in control of myself. And yet, I still needed to be able to use the phone for a multitude of purposes.
Roots is that app. Thank you. This is the perfect app for my problems. Please continue to update it with useful soul-saving tools!
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Fantastic app!
The team is so responsive and it’s truly helped me be more intentional with the time I spend on my phone
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This app works wonders
If you’re looking to change your habits this app is a great start. Within a week of having it installed I cut my screen time in half. I feel so much more productive and more in touch with what’s going on around me. This app is truly an amazing tool to help those who want to experience a positive change in their life.
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Great tool for phone addiction
I recently started graduate school after a long period of a work sabbatical & in that time a lot of bad habits around my phone usage got their hooks in me. Because I wasn’t working, I emailed the developers to see if I could use the Pro version for free and they got back to me right away and granted that to me. It was very nice! :)
This app has been extremely helpful for understanding just how much time I spend on my phone scrolling social media, and being able to create better habits from that info. Thanks to the app, I was able to start locking myself out of all social apps until the early afternoon, then changed it to 5 pm, and now have taken them off my phone entirely while still locking myself out of the web versions….all within six months of having this tool. That wouldn’t have been possible without this app. It’s been very helpful for keeping me on track with school.
The functionality of it is great, it’s easy to navigate, & given me a clear picture of what’s needed to change. I appreciate that you can easily choose which apps to include or take off of your usage report, as I don’t really need to know how much time I spend on search engines or maps since those are tools and not distractions for me.
Overall, this app is a great tool for anyone wanting to make positive changes around their phone usage so they can start living life!
This app has been extremely helpful for understanding just how much time I spend on my phone scrolling social media, and being able to create better habits from that info. Thanks to the app, I was able to start locking myself out of all social apps until the early afternoon, then changed it to 5 pm, and now have taken them off my phone entirely while still locking myself out of the web versions….all within six months of having this tool. That wouldn’t have been possible without this app. It’s been very helpful for keeping me on track with school.
The functionality of it is great, it’s easy to navigate, & given me a clear picture of what’s needed to change. I appreciate that you can easily choose which apps to include or take off of your usage report, as I don’t really need to know how much time I spend on search engines or maps since those are tools and not distractions for me.
Overall, this app is a great tool for anyone wanting to make positive changes around their phone usage so they can start living life!
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Response from developer
Thank you for sharing this - going from locking social apps until the afternoon to removing them entirely in six months is a real transformation, and that's all you. It's wonderful to hear it's helped you stay on track with graduate school during such a big transition. Wishing you continued momentum with school and with the habits you've built.
Nice
You can do most of the things such as blocking from time limits, blocking from days and times for specific things, and a score to tell you how well you are doing
Horrible app set up screen time password without telling you
I download the app expecting it to be free. It’s not it’s cost money. And randomly set up a Screen Time password, which I didn’t know which sent me a long time trying to figure it out.
COSTLY!!
this app was awesome and helps me so much during the free trial, if it had more free aspects i’d definitely use it!!
Helped when I needed it
Had the app for about a year. It was a great to me at a time that I needed it.
Can't delete from iPhone
After approving this app's access to my screentime, Deleting this app has been restricted because it needs a screentime passcode. This app requires a subscription, so why can't it disable screentime access? This app isn't free so don't approe access If you're not gnna pay
I love you
Roots, I love you so much. I would name my first born after you. As a phone addicted student, you’re the reason I’m not failing. I’ve tried everythinggg and it wasn’t until I found you that I was finally able to focus and study.
The fact that you can’t alter or delete a block until the time is up is just *chefs kiss*. It keeps me check. Every time I’m scrolling on insta and see “It’s time to take a break” it’s like a warm kiss on the forehead and a gentle nudge from roots telling me to go back to work. I’m finally starting to get my life back on track.
The fact that you can’t alter or delete a block until the time is up is just *chefs kiss*. It keeps me check. Every time I’m scrolling on insta and see “It’s time to take a break” it’s like a warm kiss on the forehead and a gentle nudge from roots telling me to go back to work. I’m finally starting to get my life back on track.
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Incredible but needs free version
During my free trial, it worked incredibly, but the target audience of people that want help with their screen time is largely going to be from 13-21, which most kids in that age can’t pay that subscription, and I understand that you need to make money off this, but maybe it needs a free version with just less options. Again, it worked incredibly for me but I just need a free version.
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