# Sabbath: Screen Time — Block apps one day a week > Digital detox app for weekly phone disconnection, promoting offline family and friend activities. (iPhone/iPad app by Dig Wells, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sabbath-screen-time/id6761978095 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Dig Wells, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498971378) - Category: Lifestyle - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.30/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 26.0 · 47 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2026-06-17 - Data updated: 2026-08-23 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sabbath-screen-time/id6761978095/reviews.md ## What is Sabbath? A modern app for a ancient practice. Put your phone down one day a week. Do it with your family and friends. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sabbath-screentime.netlify.app/privacy/ ## Key features - Weekly digital detox - App blocking for one day - Family and friend participation - Modern take on ancient practice - Promotes offline activities ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Sabbath Plus Annual | $39.99 | per year | | Sabbath Plus Monthly | $6.99 | per month | ## Recent user reviews (6 of 6) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sabbath-screen-time/id6761978095/reviews.md ### 5/5 — significantly decreased my phone usage *2026-08-09* what a great app I’m so happy I downloaded it ### 5/5 — Phenomenal app *2026-08-06* Great concept, beautifully executed. I'm two weeks in and it's actually really worked to keep me off Instagram. **Developer response:** This is wonderful to hear. Helping you spend less time on Instagram is exactly why we built Sabbath. Thanks for giving it a try! ### 5/5 — GORGEOUS AND IMPACTFUL APP *2026-08-05* This app has made a huge difference. I use it to block social apps one day a weekend so I can be more present with my family and it’s amazing how much better it feels. Also it’s beautifully designed **Developer response:** So glad Sabbath is helping you be more present with your family — and thank you for the kind words about the design! ### 2/5 — Doesn’t work consistently *2026-08-04* This app looks nice, but the functionality is pretty poor. The settings will show an app or website is blocked, but it’s still accessible during the Sabbath or Rest. I’ve tried reinstalling and reconfiguring but the block settings don’t work. Also the “leave review” shortcut in the app doesn’t work. And the premium sign up is tough to avoid. Fees like a vibe-coded slop app, which is disappointing because it’s a great concept. **Developer response:** Hi Kirk, sorry the blocking hasn't worked reliably for you. Would you mind sending us an email at hello@trysabbath.com so we can debug? There appears to be an iOS Screen Time limitation where it only accepts 50 blocked tokens and may fail silently when that limit is exceeded. (We’re adding an alert to prevent this confusion.) But it would help if we could investigate your account to confirm that's the issue affecting you. We've also fixed the broken review shortcut - appreciate you flagging this for us. ### 1/5 — Scam app? *2026-08-02* I feel like this app may be a scam app. It has one review. And it doesn’t work consistently. If you block a category of apps it will work. If you select individual apps but not the whole category, the individual apps you select are not blocked. I’ve gone I and tried to set this up over and over. Also, they lure you in with a free trial but then present a confusing screen with subscription pricing, which if you choose a tier (usually for when the free trial ends) , it subscribes and charges you right away without the free trial. Frustrating. **Developer response:** We’re sorry for the frustration. We investigated and found that iOS Screen Time accepts only 50 blocked tokens and may fail silently when that limit is exceeded. We’re adding an alert to prevent this confusion. Sabbath launched last week, which is also why there are currently so few reviews. The annual subscription includes a seven-day trial; the monthly subscription begins immediately, and we’re sorry that distinction wasn’t clearer. We’d be happy to investigate your specific account - please email hello@trysabbath.com. ### 5/5 — Beautifully built app *2026-07-23* The social mechanism is really cool for accountability and a sense of “we’re doing this together”. **Developer response:** Thank you! ## Frequently asked questions about Sabbath ### What is Sabbath? Sabbath is a lifestyle app designed to help you disconnect from your phone one day a week. It encourages offline activities with family and friends, inspired by an ancient practice. ### Is Sabbath free to use? Yes, Sabbath is free to download and use. It offers optional in-app purchases for enhanced features through its 'Sabbath Plus' subscription plans. ### What are the Sabbath Plus subscription options? Sabbath Plus offers a monthly subscription for $6.99 or an annual subscription for $39.99. The annual plan includes a 7-day free trial. ### Does Sabbath have ads? No, Sabbath does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted experience for its users. ### What devices does Sabbath support? Currently, Sabbath is supported on iPhones. Future updates may expand compatibility to other devices. ### How often is Sabbath updated? Sabbath was last updated on August 1, 2026, with version 1.9. This indicates a relatively recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support. ### What is the age rating for Sabbath? Sabbath has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including children and families. ### What is the user sentiment for Sabbath? Based on the available data, Sabbath has a rating of 3.7 stars from 6 ratings. This suggests a generally positive but mixed user reception. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.10 — 2026-08-14 - Pauses and scheduled blocking are now more reliable. - Sabbath will warn you if you select more apps or websites than iOS can block. - Fixed the "Leave a Review" button. - Other small fixes and improvements. ### 1.9 — 2026-08-01 - Support selecting different apps for each type of block - Fixed a few issues with international phone numbers - Made a few clarifications in onboarding ### 1.8 — 2026-07-20 - Smoother scrolling in Friends and Profile - Update blocked apps while a block is active - Other bug fixes and UI polish ### 1.7 — 2026-07-12 bug fixes & UI polish. ### 1.6 — 2026-07-08 - Fixed a few issues in onboarding - Improvements to Sabbath Live Activity ## Apps similar to Sabbath | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [WhiMeet](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whimeet/id6475055087) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Habit Breaker - ReLess](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/habit-breaker-reless/id6779968002) | — | Free | Lifestyle | | [The Network Inc](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-network-inc/id6480242256) | 5.0 (4) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Digital Sabbath](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-sabbath/id6759269391) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Maia - Here to Hear](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maia-here-to-hear/id6745727483) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Vela - AI Decision Journal](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vela-ai-decision-journal/id6768413127) | — | Free | Lifestyle | ## More apps by Dig Wells, Inc. - [Matter: Reading App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matter-reading-app/id1501592184) - [Halo: Habit Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halo-habit-tracker/id6738296252) All apps by Dig Wells, Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/1498971378 --- *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 2026-08-23.*