# Sandflow: Screen Time Control — Limit phone, Track app usage

> App usage tracker and limiter for digital well-being and productivity. (iPhone/iPad app by MoneyCoach UG.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandflow-screen-time-control/id6452629146 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MoneyCoach UG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1170891449)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.50/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 95 MB
- Languages: German (Germany), Italian, American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2023-07-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandflow-screen-time-control/id6452629146/reviews.md

## What is Sandflow?

Sandflow - Screen Time Control helps you control your app usage & develop healthier digital habits.

Sandflow - Screen Time Control uses Shortcuts Automation to toggle a stopwatch on the Dynamic Island whenever you open one of your configured apps (TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram...) or any games (Clash of Clans, Marvel Snap, Genshin Impact). It works with all apps.

LEADERBOARDS
With Leaderboards powered by Game Center, you can now compare your times against their friends, family or with the rest of the world.
The one with the least amount of time spent on social media wins the #1 place.

INSIGHTS
Learn more about your app usage, pickup times and other cool insights that will help you take back control of your time. Check how much time you've "wasted" on an app, how many times you have opened it and much time you've spent each time.

EVEN MORE THINGS
- Modern design with gorgeous icons and animations
- Support for Light and Dark Modes
- Check your usage of your apps in real time using the Home Screen interactive widgets

BENEFITS:
- Enhanced Self-Awareness: By tracking your app usage, you gain a clearer understanding of how you spend your time on your device, leading to better self-awareness and more intentional behavior.
- Improved Productivity: Identifying time-wasting apps allows you to reclaim those minutes and redirect them toward more productive tasks or meaningful activities.
- Digital Well-being: Developing healthy app usage habits promotes better overall well-being by reducing stress, anxiety, and the feeling of being constantly connected.
- Better Time Management: With insights into your app usage patterns, you can allocate your time more efficiently and strike a balance between screen time and other aspects of life.
- Mindful Technology Use: Tracking app usage encourages a more conscious and mindful approach to technology, where you use your devices with purpose rather than impulsively.
- Family-Friendly Monitoring: Sandflow - Screen Time Control is also suitable for parents who want to monitor and manage their children's app usage in a supportive and responsible manner.

PREMIUM:
- Unlimited Apps: Add as many apps to track the real time usage as you want
- Insights: Check how much time you've "wasted" on an app, how many times you have opened it and much time you've spent each time
- Customization: Personalize the colors of different elements in the Dynamic Island and Live Activity
- Custom App Icons: Change the app icon to fit your vibe and Home Screen

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Price may vary by location. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will not be able to cancel the subscription once activated. Manage your subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription.

Check our Terms - https://appscreentime.com/legal/terms-of-use
EULA - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- App usage tracking
- Screen time limits
- Dynamic Island stopwatch integration
- Leaderboards for app usage
- Home Screen widgets
- Usage insights and analytics

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Screen Time Realtime Plus | $13.99 | per year |
| Plus Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly Family | $8.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly Family | $28.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Plus | $49.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 17)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandflow-screen-time-control/id6452629146/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Great idea, but has big flaw

*2026-01-30*

Major floor: if you lock your phone while still in an app(like Facebook), the only way to stop time is to go to home screen from the app or switch to another app. I ended up with 20 hours locked for Facebook simply because I locked my screen without closing the app first.
The annual fee isn’t justified given this fundamental tracking issue.
The free version is also frustrating– you get a large “please upgrade” pop-up every single time you open tracked app.

### 4/5 — Bisher ganz gut

*2025-09-30*

Wird aktuell genutzt um die Bildschirmzeit der Kids zu tracken, da die hauseigene von Apple ja leider nicht so genau ist und viel Nerven kostet. Die Einrichtung ist relativ easy wenn man das Prinzip verstanden hat. Unterstützte Apps werden fortlaufend erweitert. Wenn man einen Wunsch für eine bestimmte App hat kurze Mail an die Entwickler und es wird eingepflegt. Hat bei mir innerhalb von 2 Tagen funktioniert. Wenn man dann alle Automation eingerichtet hat sieht man genau wieviel wann welche App genutzt wurde.

### 4/5 — Afraid to subscribe due to lack of activity by developer as well as lack of people in the leaderboar

*2025-01-13*

Crazy how expensive the app is for the lack of activity, socials, and people talking about it.

### 1/5 — FAKE APP

*2024-11-13*

Yes real review no not taking down yes real app user that used this app let me explain they make you set up everything when they present a app already made on the App Store which it’s not and this is a copy version of OffScreen nice try also they charge more for less quality

### 4/5 — Im Prinzip gut

*2024-01-10*

Leider verliert die App sehr oft den Pro Status. So das mann dann wieder „Already Premium“ drücken muss um den Pro Status wieder zu reaktivieren.

### 2/5 — Kurzbefehle nicht sichtbar

*2024-01-08*

Leider sind die Kurzbefehle nicht nach Installation sichtbar. Sonst aber gutes Konzept.

### 2/5 — Gute Idee, aber …

*2023-12-16*

Die Idee für die App ist gut – die Einrichtung der Timer ist allerdings, bis man sie kapiert hat, schon erst mal etwas umständlich. Das macht man dann auch nur für ein paar Apps – aber gut, darum geht es ja. 
Aber es gibt ein großes Problem: Heute habe ich angeblich schon 4 Stunden in der Nachrichten-App verbracht. Stimmt aber nicht. Warum? Weil ich die App geöffnet hatte und das iPad dann ausgeschaltet habe, ohne die App zu schließen. Dann läuft der Timer weiter. Das ist letztendlich eine logische Konsequenz des Ansatzes, aber unterminiert das, was die App leisten will: die Bildschirmzeit für verschiedene Apps anzeigen. Ob sich dieses Problem lösen lässt? Ich fürchte fast nein … Und wenn das so ist, dann werde ich die App wohl nicht mehr lange verwenden. Es wäre aber schade. Ansonsten: Auf einem iPhone 15 Pro ist das mit der Dynamic Island einfach nur gut, wenn man hier seine Bildschirmzeit der App angezeigt wird. Gefällt mir.
Was allerdings in den neuesten Versionen nervt: Ständig vergisst die App mein Abo, ich muss den Kauf wiederherstellen. Editieren von Einträgen geht auch nicht mehr. Was nützt da das neue Layout. Sorry. Alles verdammt buggy.

### 5/5 — Great app limited by iOS restrictions

*2023-11-16*

this works great, and i paid for a yearly subscription. 

you will need to understand automations and shortcuts well to use this. 

hopefully apple makes this a built-in feature in a future update. setting up these automations might be difficult for most people, but for me it has been great for cutting down screen time

**Developer response:** Thanks a lot for the review. How do you like the new update?

### 1/5 — Nonsense price

*2023-10-24*

Lifetime subscription is at nonsense price as compared to the “one sec pro lifetime subscription” whereas the features are and UI are no better than one sec.

### 4/5 — Tolle App zur Zeiterfassung von Apps

*2023-09-24*

Die App lässt sich total einfach einrichten und die Stoppuhr für die einzelnen Apps konfigurieren.
Es ist sehr interessant zu sehen wieviel Zeit man doch am Smartphone verbringt....

Super- Support. Bisher wurden drei Apps, die ich installiert habe, aber nicht in ScreenTime sichtbar waren, eingepflegt.

Vielen Dank!!!👍🏻

**Developer response:** Thanks a lot for the review. How do you like the new update?

## Frequently asked questions about Sandflow

### What is Sandflow?

Sandflow is a utility app designed to help users control their app usage and develop healthier digital habits. It tracks time spent on various applications and offers insights to improve productivity and overall well-being.

### How does Sandflow work with apps?

Sandflow utilizes Shortcuts Automation to activate a stopwatch on the Dynamic Island whenever you open configured apps or games. It is compatible with all applications.

### Does Sandflow have ads?

No, Sandflow does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases for premium features.

### What are the premium features of Sandflow?

Premium features include unlimited app tracking, detailed usage insights, customization options for the Dynamic Island and Live Activity colors, and custom app icons.

### How often is Sandflow updated?

Sandflow was last updated on January 22, 2025, indicating regular development and support. The current version is 3.1.3.

### What devices does Sandflow support?

Sandflow is available for iPhone and iPad devices, making it accessible to a wide range of Apple users.

### What is the age rating for Sandflow?

Sandflow has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger users and families. Parents can also use it for monitoring children's app usage.

### Can I cancel my Sandflow subscription?

Subscriptions will be charged to your iTunes account and automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage your subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2 — 2026-05-21

Better Notification Taps
Tapping a notification now takes you to the right screen more consistently. Whether youre returning to Whats New, viewing Leaderboards, or continuing a subscription flow, you should land where you need to go without getting stuck.

Smoother Background Motion
The animated background now moves more gently and updates less often, so it feels calmer and uses fewer updates. It also respects Reduce Motion, keeping the experience consistent when that setting is enabled.

More Reliable Stopwatch Shortcuts
Starting and stopping tracking from App Intents is now more dependable. Premium access is verified from a synced entitlement state, so shortcut behavior matches your subscription more accurately.

Cleaner Settings Flow
Settings are now reorganized for easier browsing. Premium controls, notifications, app requests, support, sharing, and app info are grouped more clearly so you can find what you need faster.

Improvements
Fixed session ordering so tracked app usage appears in the correct timeline order.
Improved switching between tracked apps so the previous session closes before the next one starts.
Made session saving safer when ending tracking, reducing avoidable failures.
Improved how subscription state is shared with widgets, Dynamic Island, and shortcuts.
Updated navigation across the app to use the newer iOS navigation experience.

### 3.1.3 — 2025-01-22

- Bug fixes and improvements 

Enjoy,
The MoneyCoach Team

### 3.1.2 — 2025-01-16

- Bug fixes and small improvements

Enjoy

### 3.1.1 — 2025-01-15

- Fixed a rare issue where the app forgot your Premium status
- Other minor fixes and improvements

### 3.1 — 2024-09-16

Here's what's new on this update:
- Fully localized for Italian, German and Spanish languages
- Added support for Live Activities on Apple Watch
- Optimised for the latest iOS version
- Improved the overall performance of the app
- New mesh gradient animated background
- Improved the design of the screens and cards
- Added app icons that support the new icon tinting
- Added tint support to the Home Screen widget

We are super excited to bring you this new update and we hope you like it. Please consider leaving a positive app review as it helps us a lot. Enjoy!

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