# Screen Time Next: App Limits — Kids screen time, ends calmly

> Manages child screen time with countdowns and activity transitions. (iPhone/iPad app by XIACHEN GUO.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-next-app-limits/id6809499502 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [XIACHEN GUO](https://appshunter.io/developer/6809499504)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2026-09-09
- Data updated: 2026-10-01
- Monetization: free

## What is Screen Time Next?

Screen time doesn't have to end in a fight.

ScreenTimeNext gives that moment a countdown your child can see, a warning before the end, and a screen that asks one question: what are we doing next?

Choosing is what closes the screen — so the ending has a destination, not just a stop.

HOW IT WORKS

1. You pick what to limit. Apps, categories, or all web browsing — chosen with Apple's own Screen Time picker, so your child's app list never leaves their device.

2. You set the time. Start a session from the dashboard and a countdown begins, with a live timer on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island.

3. A warning arrives before the end. Not a wall — a full-screen message inside the app they are using, telling them how long is left.

4. Your child chooses what's next. Family time, outside, free time, clean up, or a meal. Choosing is what closes the screen, so the ending has somewhere to go.

FOR THE PARENT

- One dashboard: how much time is left, what your child chose, and a tap to add or take back minutes
- Add time when it's earned. Taking minutes back also shortens today's budget, so a longer session doesn't quietly become a longer day
- Decide what's next yourself when the day calls for it, instead of asking
- Add your own activities — piano, the dog walk, Nana's house
- Slide to remove every restriction for the rest of the day — one deliberate gesture, never a stray tap
- A parent PIN, with Face ID if you want it

PRIVACY

ScreenTimeNext uses Apple's Screen Time framework. Your child's app selections are handled by iOS as opaque tokens: the app cannot read which apps they are, and never stores, logs, or transmits them. There are no accounts, no servers, and no analytics. Nothing leaves the device.

WHAT YOU NEED

- Screen Time permission, granted once by a parent
- ScreenTimeNext limits the device it is installed on

ScreenTimeNext is not a monitoring tool. It doesn't report where your child goes or what they type. It does one thing: it makes the end of screen time predictable, and gives it somewhere to go.

## Key features

- Visible countdown timer
- App and web browsing limits
- Customizable next activities
- Parent dashboard
- Earned time additions
- Privacy-focused design

## Is Screen Time Next safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Screen Time Next.

## Is Screen Time Next legit?

Screen Time Next: App Limits has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Screen Time Next is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Frequently asked questions about Screen Time Next

### How does Screen Time Next help end screen time calmly?

Screen Time Next provides a visible countdown timer and a warning before screen time ends. It then prompts the child to choose their next activity, such as family time or free play, creating a destination for the transition rather than an abrupt stop.

### What kind of limits can parents set with Screen Time Next?

Parents can set limits on specific apps, app categories, or all web browsing. These limits are managed using Apple's native Screen Time picker, ensuring the child's app list remains private on their device.

### Does Screen Time Next have ads?

No, Screen Time Next does not contain advertisements. The app is designed to be ad-free, focusing solely on providing a seamless screen time management experience.

### What devices is Screen Time Next compatible with?

Screen Time Next is compatible with iPhones and iPads. It requires Screen Time permission, granted once by a parent, and limits the device on which it is installed.

### How does Screen Time Next handle privacy?

Screen Time Next utilizes Apple's Screen Time framework and does not read or store children's app selections. There are no accounts, servers, or analytics; all data remains on the device, ensuring maximum privacy.

### Can parents add or take away screen time minutes?

Yes, parents can add minutes when time is earned or take minutes away, which also shortens the day's budget. This allows for flexibility while maintaining control over daily screen time allowances.

### What is the age rating for Screen Time Next?

Screen Time Next has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children aged 4 and older, with parental guidance for younger users.

### How often is Screen Time Next updated?

The latest version of Screen Time Next is 1.1, which was last updated on 2026-09-16. Updates typically include improvements and new features based on user feedback and platform changes.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2026-09-16

iPad, three languages, and a calmer last minute.

- iPad — the whole app, laid out properly for a 13" screen, Split View included.
- English, 中文 and Español, following your device.
- Your child's timer and transition screen can be set to their own language, separately from yours.
- Time spent reading the transition screen is given back, and the Dynamic Island now pauses with it instead of counting down behind the screen.
- Choosing what's covered is one screen now: Apple's picker and web blocking in the same place.
- "Block all web browsing" shows your child the transition screen instead of Safari's restricted page.
- Start over hands the device back straight away, until the next timer begins.

### 1.0 — 2026-09-10

No release notes.

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