# Screen Time Control: CatNap — App blocker: CatKeys by Evie

> Pet photo verification app blocker to reduce distracting screen time. (iPhone/iPad app by Format Partners LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-catnap/id6755939766 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Format Partners LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787987686)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.94/5 from 16 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 62 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2025-12-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-catnap/id6755939766/reviews.md

## What is Screen Time Control?

CatNap helps you control your screen time by giving your cat (or dog) the keys to your phone. Create a CatKey, select your distracting apps, and switch to CatNap mode. If you want to use those distracting apps, you have to get up and take a picture of your pet. If you want to doomscroll, you're gonna have to pay the Cat Tax first.

Doomscrolling is killing your productivity. You've tried willpower. Nothing sticks because bypassing a limit takes one tap. CatNap is different. When you want to open TikTok, Instagram, or any blocked app, you have to physically find your cat and scan them first. By the time you've gotten off the couch to find your pet, hopefully the urge to scroll has passed. And hey, you spend more time with your pets - everyone wins.

HOW IT WORKS:
You create a CatKey by scanning your pet's face. Then, you tell Evie, our Cat Mascot, which apps you want to block. When you try to open them, Evie will block them until pay the Cat Tax with a photo of your cat. Not just any cat (or dog) will work to unlock your apps. They have to be one your CatKeys! It's simple, it's fun, and it actually keeps you off your phone. Our cat coders reluctantly allowed dogs to use this app, but don't worry - despite it being called a CatKey, it still works for dogs!

CATKEYS:
CatNap uses image recognition to verify you've actually scanned your cat. You can collect as many as you want... just make sure you'll be able to find them again. Otherwise, you're going to have to commit Cat Tax Evasion with an Emergency Skip. More on those later...

TRACK YOUR PROGRESS:
Every time you pay the cat tax, we count the time you've spent in CatNap mode. Watch your screen time drop day by day. Build streaks and track hours saved. CatNap shows you exactly how much of your life you're reclaiming.

CATNAP MODES:
Loop - your apps are blocked by default and your cat only allows increments of screen time until your apps re-lock automatically
Focus - session based app blocking
Contract - session based app blocking with your friends as witnesses: remember when we mentioned Cat Tax Evasion? If you use an Emergency Skip, every cat on the block is going to hear about it immediately with a notification

BLOCKING CAPABILITIES: 
Block any app: TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Reddit, games, websites — you choose
You can't fool our cat recognition
Screen time tracking with daily and weekly stats
Streak tracking to build better habits
Multiple cats supported (enroll your whole clowder - tbh, we just learned what clowder meant while making this app lol)

WE MADE CATNAP FOR:
Anyone addicted to TikTok, Instagram, or social media
People who've tried everything and nothing works
Students who need to focus during study sessions
Business owners losing hours to their phone
Parents who want to model better screen habits
Cat owners looking for an excuse to interact with their pet more
Anyone doing a digital detox or dopamine reset

THE CAT TAX PHILOSOPHY:
We believe redirection works better than punishment. Instead of feeling guilty about phone use, CatNap turns the unlock into a fun moment. You get off your phone AND you hang out with your cat. That's a win-win. Pay the Cat Tax. Break the scroll.

PREMIUM PLANS ($2.99/week, $7.99/month, $39.99/year or $24.99/year coupon, $99.99/lifetime):
Unlimited app blocking
Multiple CatKeys
Full stats history with trends and insights

By downloading this app, you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy:
Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy: https://trycatnap.com/privacy
Support: https://www.format.partners/support
Contact: hello@format.partners

CatNap uses Apple's FamilyControls framework to block apps and Anthropic-powered image recognition to verify cat scans. This app is designed for personal screen time management — it's not a parental control solution. Use CatNap to break your phone addiction, build better habits, and spend more time with your cat.

## Key features

- Pet photo verification for app access
- Block any distracting app
- Screen time tracking and stats
- Streak tracking for habit building
- Multiple CatKey support
- Loop, Focus, and Contract modes

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CatNap - Premium Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| CatNap - Premium Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| CatNap - Premium Annual Coupon | $24.99 | per year |
| CatNap - Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CatNap - Premium Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-catnap/id6755939766/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Better accountability

*2025-12-29*

I’ve used and paid for several of these kinds of apps before. Usually they’d work great at first and then I’d start to get lax and find workarounds. What I love about this one is that I cannot use my blocked apps at work even if I wanted to because my cats are simply not around! When I’m out with friends it also makes me more present for the same reason. I really enjoy that it’s a foolproof concept to really help you reach your screentime goals. What I’d love to see is a time limit on blocked apps, e.g. you can only unlock a max of 3 times or something like that to help us stick to goals even on days where we are around our cats all day. Also, currently the ‘add catkey’ feature is not working for me FYI

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for your review! Our cats agree, it’s the best way to put a good barrier between you and your phone. 

And they like your idea for time limits! We’ll code that up in a future update. 

We just fixed the Add CatKey feature with the most recent update! Our CatCoders were taking a CatNap for the holidays. 

Thanks again! If you have any other suggestions, please email us and we’ll see what we can make happen.

### 5/5 — Genuine help!

*2025-12-15*

this app feels like the equivalent to those alarms that make you get up and chase it down to wake up, in the best way possible

**Developer response:** High praise - email us if you have any ideas to make it better!

### 5/5 — Amazing concept

*2025-12-14*

I would use this app a lot more if it had a feature where you could schedule times for apps to be blocked, but even so, I LOVE it.

**Developer response:** Our cat coders are hard at work - schedules are coming soon!

### 5/5 — best screen time app!!

*2025-12-14*

love this app since it makes me spend time with my cat, most features you can use without membership. definitely recommend

**Developer response:** That’s our goal! Less screens, more cats.

## Frequently asked questions about Screen Time Control

### How does CatNap work to control screen time?

CatNap requires you to take a photo of your registered pet before accessing blocked apps. This 'Cat Tax' aims to break the habit loop by introducing a physical action and a delay, helping you reconsider using distracting applications.

### Can I use CatNap with my dog?

Yes, CatNap supports both cats and dogs. The app uses image recognition and the 'CatKey' feature works for any pet you register, not just cats. This allows dog owners to benefit from the app's features as well.

### What are the different CatNap modes?

CatNap offers three modes: 'Loop' for incremental screen time, 'Focus' for session-based blocking, and 'Contract' which involves friends as witnesses for accountability. 'Contract' mode notifies your contacts if you use an Emergency Skip.

### Does CatNap have ads?

Yes, CatNap contains advertisements. As a free app with in-app purchases, advertisements are displayed to support its continued development and availability.

### What are the subscription options for CatNap?

CatNap offers several premium subscription plans, including weekly ($2.99/P7D with a 3-day free trial), monthly ($9.99/P1M), and annual options ($39.99/P1Y with a 7-day free trial). There is also an annual coupon plan for $24.99/P1Y.

### How accurate is the pet recognition in CatNap?

The app uses image recognition technology to verify that you have scanned your registered pet. The developers state that you can't fool their cat recognition, implying a high degree of accuracy for the enrolled pets.

### What is the 'Cat Tax Evasion' in CatNap?

Cat Tax Evasion refers to bypassing the app's blocking mechanism, typically through an 'Emergency Skip'. If you evade the Cat Tax, the app can notify your designated friends or 'cats on the block' to maintain accountability.

### Is CatNap suitable for children?

CatNap has an age rating of 4+. While it's designed for adults struggling with screen time, parents may find it useful for modeling better digital habits for younger users, though direct child use should be supervised.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6 — 2026-07-14

We've added new features and made the app better to use! If you have any ideas or suggestions, please email us. We've also fixed some bugs.

### 1.5 — 2026-04-08

Add your dog to CatNap as a key to your phone! Additionally, we've added ALARMS for scheduled blocking. Can't get out of bed? Well, now you have to get out of bed and find your pet before you can scroll. We've also made the app easier to use. As always, if you have feedback or suggestions, send us an email! Updates & bug fixes. We've also updated our privacy policy.

### 1.4 — 2026-01-06

You can add your dog to CatNap now! We've also worked on making the app better to use.

Updates & bug fixes.

### 1.3 — 2025-12-31

Get your dogs on the leaderboard! We've improved pet detection to better support both cats & dogs.

Also, other updates and bug fixes, improving the sign in process and leaderboard overall.

### 1.2 — 2025-12-17

WE ADDED DOGS TO CATNAP! Now you can use your dog to block your distracting apps. In order to unlock your phone, you'll have to scan your dog! 

Changelog:
Added better support for DOGS (Our cat coders were not happy with this)
Added CatNap Timer Mode to see how long you have in CatNap mode
Fixed an error where user profiles were not being created successfully
Added more ways to share how you CatNap

If you have any feedback or ideas, please reach out to us via email!

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