# Screenworthy — Your time is valuable

> Reduces smartphone usage with research-backed nudges and financial incentives. (iPhone/iPad app by Craig Sexauer.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenworthy/id6794938176 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Craig Sexauer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561078624)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-31
- Data updated: 2026-08-09
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenworthy/id6794938176/reviews.md

## What is Screenworthy?

Research-backed "nudges" with a tiny, but real cost are an effective way to change behaviors. 

Have you been surprised to see how much time you spend on your phone? Apps are useful, but cost us time with friends, family, and ourselves. Research shows that people use smartphones more than they think OR want, and financial incentives help reduce digital addiction.

Screenworthy shows you the value of the time you've spent - in dollars, social life, and self-improvement - and surfaces it on a widget so you get constant reminders that you could be doing something else with your time. You can count time across all apps, or choose to ignore apps that you use for work or productivity.

The app is completely free for 30 days - and then you can decide if you want to keep using it for just $2.99

Backed by research:
- https://www.nber.org/papers/w28936 showed that financial incentives significantly reduced screentime
- https://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/abs/10.1086/683822 shows that up-front commitment/contracts are effective at changing behavior

## Key features

- Visualize time spent on phone
- Research-backed behavior change nudges
- Financial incentive model
- Customizable app tracking
- Widget for constant reminders

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Access | $2.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Screenworthy

### How does Screenworthy help reduce screen time?

Screenworthy uses research-backed nudges and financial incentives to help change user behavior. It visualizes the value of time spent on your phone, providing constant reminders on a widget that you could be doing something else.

### What is the cost of Screenworthy?

Screenworthy is free for 30 days. After the trial period, you can continue using it for a one-time cost of $2.99.

### Does Screenworthy have ads?

No, Screenworthy does not contain advertisements. The app is free to try and then offers a paid option for continued use.

### Can I customize which apps Screenworthy tracks?

Yes, you can choose to count time across all apps or ignore specific apps that you use for work or productivity.

### What research supports Screenworthy's approach?

Screenworthy is backed by research, including studies from NBER and the University of Chicago, which show that financial incentives and up-front commitment contracts are effective at reducing screentime and changing behavior.

### What devices does Screenworthy support?

Screenworthy is currently supported on iPhones.

### How often is Screenworthy updated?

The latest version of Screenworthy is 1.0.1, and it was last updated on August 7, 2026. This indicates recent development and ongoing support.

### What is the age rating for Screenworthy?

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

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2026-08-07

Widget performance improvements and app filtering.

### 1.0 — 2026-08-01

No release notes.

## More apps by Craig Sexauer

- [Patchwork Habits](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patchwork-habits/id1596539616)
- [SyncBetter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syncbetter/id6739968238)

All apps by Craig Sexauer: https://appshunter.io/developer/1561078624

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