Screen Time Detox App - EarnIt

Screen Time Detox App - EarnIt

Daily Habits & Dopamine Focus

6 ratings
3 reviews
Free
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 28, 2025
  • March 13, 2026

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About

This app helps you manage screen time by rewarding real-world task completion with minutes to unlock distracting apps. Earn minutes by completing daily habits or workouts, then spend them to access selected apps. Once your earned time is up, apps automatically re-lock, promoting focused productivity.

App control via Screen Time
Daily task completion
Workout tracking
Reward Wheel
Achievements & Journal
Pause/refund unused minutes
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What's New in Screen Time Detox App

1.3.0

March 13, 2026

*Bug Fixes *UI updates

Subscription plans

EarnIt Monthly Subscription

Unlock Screen-Time rewards, tasks, and PIN protection.

$4.991 Month
3 Days trial
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User reviews

This app got me into Harvard!

Before I started using this app my screen time averaged 10 hours a day. After only a week of using it, my screen time dropped to only 2 hours a day and my productivity increased so much! I was able to lock in on all my schoolwork and college applications and essays. I can’t believe it made it possible for me to get into Harvard. Without this app I’d be homeless!
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Great app

This app really allowed me to get over my doom scrolling habit thank you so much!

Mandatory Timers

I have been looking for a to-do list app that selectively blocks and unlocks apps. I was so excited to find this one. I wanted to like this app, but the fact that every single task has a mandatory timer is a complete dealbreaker.

What do you mean I can’t check things off that I’ve already done? If I forgot to set a timer beforehand (or it takes less time than I anticipate) there’s nothing I can do but wait? Correct me if I’m totally missing a feature here, but unless that changes I just have to use a different app.
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Response from developer

Hey, so sorry to hear that you were disappointed with some of the app features, let me explain a couple things. I can see now why that would be frustrating. The reason I had it like that was to discourage people from cheating themselves. I figured that if people had to wait the whole timer they would be more likely to actually do the task instead of just checking it off when they really wanted to use their phone. However, I can see now that there might be people of different self control levels and that might be a feature that is beneficial for those people. So, my next update I will be adding that as an option in settings. You can turn it on and it will let you instantly complete tasks. I just submitted an update to apple with this change. It is in settings but will require a 24 hour timer to take into affect to prevent other users from exploiting this change. Thank you for your feedback it is muchly appreciated. :)

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FAQ

What is EarnIt?

EarnIt is a productivity app that allows users to earn minutes for completing real-world tasks. These earned minutes can then be used to temporarily unlock distracting apps, helping users manage their screen time effectively.

How does EarnIt work?

You select which apps EarnIt should manage. Then, you complete daily tasks or workouts to earn minutes. These minutes are spent to unlock your chosen apps for a set duration. Once the time is up, the apps automatically re-lock.

What are the subscription options for EarnIt?

EarnIt offers monthly and yearly subscription plans. The monthly plan is $4.99/month and includes a 3-day free trial. The yearly plan is $14.99/year. You can manage or cancel your subscription through your Apple ID settings.

Does EarnIt have ads?

No, EarnIt does not contain advertisements. The app is designed to be ad-free to enhance the user's focus and experience.

What devices is EarnIt compatible with?

EarnIt is compatible with iPhone and iPad devices. It requires iOS 16 or later and utilizes Apple's Screen Time APIs.

Can I get my unused minutes back in EarnIt?

Yes, EarnIt allows you to pause and refund unused whole minutes. This feature provides flexibility if you finish your tasks or decide to stop early.

How often is EarnIt updated?

The latest version of EarnIt is 1.3.0, and it was last updated on March 13, 2026. This indicates a relatively active development cycle for the app.

What is the age rating for EarnIt?

EarnIt has an age rating of 4+. This suggests it is suitable for a wide range of users, including younger individuals, due to its straightforward task-based reward system.