ScreenBuddy: App Blocker

ScreenBuddy: App Blocker

Screen Time & Focus Control

8 ratings
6 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 9, 2025
  • July 2, 2026

Features

ScreenBuddy: App Blocker screenshot #1 for iPhone
ScreenBuddy: App Blocker screenshot #2 for iPhone
ScreenBuddy: App Blocker screenshot #3 for iPhone
ScreenBuddy: App Blocker screenshot #4 for iPhone
ScreenBuddy: App Blocker screenshot #5 for iPhone
🖼️Get Icon
Icons↘︎

About

This app helps reduce screen time by introducing friction before accessing selected apps. It offers personalized daily limits and a pause before unlocking to break unconscious phone usage habits and combat digital addiction.

Block selected apps 24/7
Pause before unlocking apps
Personalized daily screen time limits
Breaks unconscious phone use habits
Reduces digital addiction
Focus enhancement for work and study
Show original description

What's New in ScreenBuddy

2.1.8

July 2, 2026

Behind the scenes cleanup and performance fixes

Subscription plans

ScreenBuddy Pro Annual

2 Months Free + Unlimited Access

$39.991 Year
3 Days trial
How to cancel ScreenBuddy subscription ⁉️
1

In-App Purchases

$99.99

ScreenBuddy Pro Lifetime

One payment. Lifetime access.

User reviews

This app is awesome!!

I downloaded ScreenBuddy to help mindless scrolling and hold myself accountable to lowering screen time. I’ve added more of my apps to the restriction the longer I’ve had this to help spend more time away from my phone. It’s been an amazing addition and has helped me reduce over an hour and a half per day of screen time since downloading!
Show more

Needed this app years ago!

This app has been so helpful. My doom scrolling has decreased SIGNIFICANTLY and I’m finding I have so much free time to focus on hobbies I actually enjoy! Wish I had found it sooner

Life changing!

Although I downloaded the app to help minimize my screen time on social apps, it also was great to use while on vacation! I was able to add all my work-related apps while I was on vacation so I could fully unplug and be present. Easy to edit & adjust based on what I didn’t want as a distraction each week!
Show more

Helping so much!

My screen time is horrible and something I’ve wanted to change for a long time. It has been 8-9 hours a day on average for over a year. Even with hobbies, I still revert back to my phone constantly. This app has finally helped me avoid doing that and my screen time has already reduced drastically.

Great app!

Love this app! It saves me hours each day that I used to spend mindlessly scrolling.

FAQ

How does ScreenBuddy help reduce screen time?

ScreenBuddy works by blocking selected apps and introducing a 25-second pause before each unlock. This friction is designed to break unconscious phone usage habits and has been shown to reduce screen time by 55%.

What are the subscription options for ScreenBuddy?

ScreenBuddy offers monthly ($3.99), annual ($39.99), and lifetime ($99.99) subscription plans. The annual plan provides a discount equivalent to two months free.

Can I cancel my ScreenBuddy subscription?

Yes, your ScreenBuddy subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage your subscription in your Apple ID account settings.

Does ScreenBuddy have ads?

No, ScreenBuddy is ad-free. The app requires a premium subscription for full functionality.

What devices does ScreenBuddy support?

ScreenBuddy is currently supported on iPhone devices.

How often is ScreenBuddy updated?

The latest version of ScreenBuddy is 2.1.1, and it was last updated on March 5, 2026. Updates typically occur regularly to improve functionality and reliability.

What is the age rating for ScreenBuddy?

ScreenBuddy has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

What do users like most about ScreenBuddy?

Users appreciate ScreenBuddy's effectiveness in breaking phone habits and reducing screen time through its unique friction-based approach. The app is praised for helping users regain focus and live more phone-free lives.