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This app helps you understand the financial cost of your screen time by converting your hours into dollars based on your income. It offers features for personal budgeting and a comprehensive allowance system for families, linking screen time, chores, and activity to real-world rewards.
✓Converts screen time to monetary cost based on income
✓App-specific gating with a pause for decision-making
✓Daily screen time budget tracking
✓Family allowance system for teens
✓Chore and activity-based earning for teens
✓Parental controls and co-parenting features
✓Privacy-focused with no ads or tracking
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What's New in Screen Time Is Money
1.0.1
August 31, 2026
Fixes and refinements: • Subscribing now confirms clearly and returns you to the app — no more wondering whether it went through. • The plan you're already on is marked, so you can't accidentally buy it twice. • Added Redeem Code for App Store subscription offers.
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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases
Family (Annual)
Teens, unlimited gated apps, premium pauses
$19.991 Year
7 Days trialUser reviews
FAQ
How does Screen Time Is Money calculate the cost of my screen time?
Screen Time Is Money uses your annual income to calculate the monetary value of your time. It computes what a minute of your attention is worth, and this value is applied to your screen time sessions. Your income is processed on-device and never stored or transmitted.
Can I set limits on specific apps with Screen Time Is Money?
Yes, the Solo and Family plans allow you to gate specific apps or even entire categories of apps, such as social media or games. This feature requires granting Screen Time permission and uses Apple's Screen Time framework for accurate tracking and enforcement.
What is the difference between the Solo and Family plans?
The Solo plan (US$9.99/year) allows you to gate up to 50 apps and categories on your own device. The Family plan (US$19.99/year) includes all Solo features plus a comprehensive teen allowance system for multiple teens on their own devices and a co-parenting option.
Does Screen Time Is Money have ads?
No, Screen Time Is Money is ad-free. The app is designed with privacy in mind and does not contain advertisements, tracking, or data sales.
How does the family allowance system work?
The family system allows parents to set weekly allowances for teens, priced per category of screen time. Teens can also earn allowance by completing chores or engaging in physical activity, with parents approving requests and managing balances through a central dashboard.
What devices does Screen Time Is Money support?
Screen Time Is Money currently supports iPhone devices and requires iOS 16 or later. It utilizes Apple's Screen Time framework for its core functionality.
How often is Screen Time Is Money updated?
The latest version available is 1.0.1, which was last updated on August 31, 2026. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates active development and maintenance.
Can I try Screen Time Is Money before subscribing?
Yes, eligible new subscribers can start with a 1-week free trial for either the Solo or Family yearly plans. You can cancel anytime in your device's Settings at least 24 hours before the trial period ends.
