# ScreenFox: Earn Screen Time — App Limits & Healthy Habits

> Virtual fox companion gamifies screen time reduction and mindful app usage. (iPhone/iPad app by Deyi Rao.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenfox-earn-screen-time/id6775466467 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Deyi Rao](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775466469)
- Category: Productivity, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 104 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-02
- Data updated: 2026-10-25
- Monetization: freemium

## What is ScreenFox?

Do something good. Then scroll.

ScreenFox makes you earn your screen time, together with Foxy, a little fox who needs your help.

Do 10 push-ups. Go for a walk. Make your bed. Drink a glass of water. Finally touch some grass.
• Real life earns Foxy hearts.
• Hearts unlock TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, games or any app you choose.
Out of hearts? Your apps stay locked.

You don't have to delete your apps. You just earn them.

WHY WILLPOWER ISN'T ENOUGH
Screen time limits? You tap "ignore".
App blockers? You delete them.
Deleting the apps? You download them again.

It's not your fault. These apps are built by huge teams with one job: keeping you scrolling. That's not a fair fight.

So ScreenFox changes the rules:
Do something good → +1 heart
Open a distracting app → −1 heart

PROOF, NOT PROMISES
Foxy doesn't just take your word for it.
• Push-ups and squats are counted with your camera
• Walks are measured with GPS and your step counter
• Quests like making your bed are checked with a photo
• Quizzes need 5 right answers
All checks run on your iPhone. Your photos and routes never leave it.

WAYS TO EARN A HEART
• Focus: study, read, work or meditate while your apps stay blocked. Up to 3 hearts per session.
• Quiz: math, geography, trivia
• Exercise: push-ups, squats, a walk
• Quests: make your bed, drink water, smile, tidy your desk, step outside, touch grass
• Journal: mood check-in, gratitude journal

WHAT CHANGES
• Every app open becomes a choice, not a reflex
• The thing you said you'd do happens first
• Fewer late-night scrolls
• Your phone becomes a tool again

MEET FOXY
Foxy lives in a little forest inside the app. Earn hearts and he's happy. Spend them all on scrolling and he gets tired and sad. And before you open a locked app, he'll ask: "Hmm, are you sure?"

HOW IT WORKS
1. Choose the apps that steal your time
2. Pick a task: quiz, workout, walk, quest, journal or focus session
3. Prove it and earn a heart
4. Spend a heart to open an app for a few minutes

Do something good. Earn a heart. Then scroll.

Privacy: https://screen-fox.com/privacy
Terms: https://screen-fox.com/terms
Contact: support@screen-fox.com

An active ScreenFox subscription is required to access the features described above.

## Key features

- Virtual fox companion reflects digital habits
- App locking for excessive usage
- Focus sessions to restore hearts
- Daily streaks and achievements
- App launch delay
- Session duration limits

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ScreenFox Pro (Monthly) | $8.99 | per month |
| ScreenFox Pro (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |


## Is ScreenFox safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess ScreenFox.

## Is ScreenFox legit?

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


## Frequently asked questions about ScreenFox

### How does ScreenFox help reduce screen time?

ScreenFox uses a virtual fox companion whose wellbeing is tied to your app usage. When you use distracting apps excessively, the fox becomes unhappy, and these apps may become locked until you engage in focused work sessions.

### What happens when the fox runs out of hearts in ScreenFox?

When the fox runs out of hearts, access to your selected distracting apps is blocked for the remainder of the day. This encourages users to be more mindful of their app usage.

### Can I customize which apps ScreenFox monitors?

Yes, all restrictions in ScreenFox are fully user-defined. You can select which apps to manage and set your daily heart limits, giving you complete control over the system.

### How do focus sessions work in ScreenFox?

Focus sessions in ScreenFox block restricted apps during the designated time. Completing a focus session restores hearts, which in turn allows for additional restricted app unlocks, creating a positive feedback loop.

### Does ScreenFox have ads?

No, ScreenFox does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use with optional in-app purchases for premium features.

### What are the subscription options for ScreenFox Pro?

ScreenFox Pro offers monthly and yearly subscription plans. The monthly plan costs $8.99 and includes a 7-day free trial, while the yearly plan is $39.99 with a 7-day free trial.

### What is the age rating for ScreenFox?

ScreenFox has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children and older users alike.

### On which devices can I use ScreenFox?

Currently, ScreenFox is supported on iPhone devices. Future platform expansions may be available.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.3 — 2026-10-25

Bugfixes and new animations.

### 3.0.2 — 2026-10-24

Hotfix for bugs

### 3.0.1 — 2026-10-24

HUGE UPDATE:
- There are multiple additional methods to earn hearts
- Quizzes, exercises, side quests, journal
- Streaks have been reworked
- Animation and overall design has been reworked
- The app now evolves about earning screen time through good habits
- And more!

### 2.0.3 — 2026-10-16

This app contains bug fixes and improvements. Thank you for using ScreenFox! Please leave a review, so we can improve the app!

### 2.0.2 — 2026-09-14

Updated some visual bugs. Enjoy this new version!

Enter the code "FREEFORFEEDBACK" to gain 1 year free access to ScreenFox! Limited to 500 people, so be quick!

If you redeem the code and you like the app, an honest review would be much appreciated!

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## Related topics

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