# SPACE - Break phone addiction — user reviews > 233 indexed App Store user reviews of SPACE by Mrigaen Kapadia, rated 4.20/5 from 613 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-break-phone-addiction/id916126783/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-break-phone-addiction/id916126783.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 364 · 4★ 124 · 3★ 59 · 2★ 30 · 1★ 36 ## What do users think of SPACE? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 🚀 Helpful for reducing phone usage - 👍 Intuitive and insightful interface - 💡 Rewards for spending less time on phone **Cons** - 🐛 Inaccurate time and unlock tracking - 🔋 Drains battery due to location tracking - 🔒 Privacy concerns with constant location access - 🤖 Buggy, crashes, and stops working **Commonly reported bugs** - Freezes when trying to add friends - Randomly stops tracking usage - Inconsistent performance across devices - Crashes on startup or during use **Most requested features** - Ability to exclude certain apps from tracking - More customizable notifications and reminders - Detailed app usage breakdown - Home screen widget for quick access ## Newest reviews (14 of 233) ### 3/5 — Not for me *2025-01-24, version 14.1.2* Hard to move around on ### 2/5 — Randomly stops working *2023-12-11, version 14.1.2* The app will randomly stop tracking and giving reminders. I gave it location permissions all the time and it still does it. Also why does it need location permissions? Pretty invasive for no reason I can figure out. Only sort of helps me not be on my phone too long. Not very effective when I have to keep going back to it to make it stay working. Was hoping it was more like Opal but I might just stick with the free version of that app. ### 4/5 — Like it so far. Need widgets to make it a 5 star *2023-08-06, version 14.1.2* Space effectively tracks screen time, aiding in reducing phone addiction. The interface is intuitive and insightful. However, it lacks a quick-access widget, especially for the Lock Screen. This addition could make it a 5-star app and I would pay for this feature. Solid 4 stars for now. ### 3/5 — Locks up when I tap to add a friend *2023-07-02, version 14.1.2* The app asked me to pay for premium in order to add a friend (I want to add my daughter). I paid for premium and now every time I go to add a friend I get the spinning wheel of death and have to restart the ap. It’s ok. All it really does it pester you if you’re in an ap too long or on the phone to long. ### 4/5 — it’s just good *2022-11-29, version 14.1.2* i’d like to get a notification if i went over the limit of time on the phone ### 2/5 — Sus, in short *2021-09-18, version 14.1.2* This app provides decent data at the expense of your privacy. The app doesn’t function unless it consistently tracks your location at all times. If you care about your privacy, don’t get this app ### 1/5 — It doesn’t work?! *2021-09-06, version 14.1.2* Was really excited to be able to take time away from my phone, but it doesn’t update my name, preferences, or anything, the time counter is not accurate at all! Do you have a support system because I would really like to use this but it’s not working for me! Everything is updated and all permissions have been granted ### 4/5 — Well-designed app *2021-08-23, version 14.1.2* This app is well-designed and I like it. It’s drawback is that it doesn’t actually do anything in limiting the time spent on your phone. If you have to want to limit your screen time, this app will help by sending reminders to get off your phone and dimming your screen when you’ve been on for too long. ### 1/5 — Disappointed *2021-08-18, version 14.1.2* Concept of the app is fantastic, but I was disappointed by the lack of customer service (paid for the pro version to connect with my partner and when this wouldn’t work, I emailed them and never heard back). Also leaving the location setting turned to always active (which you have to for the app to function) drained my battery. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2021-07-20, version 14.1.2* 100% positive that I’ve opened my phone more than twice today and also used it for longer than 9 minutes! It’s also apparently suppose to nudge you when you’ve been on one app for 10+ minutes… it doesn’t. 😢 ### 2/5 — Not accurate *2021-04-13, version 14.1.2* I’ve been on my phone for an hour and 20 minutes today, this app shows that I’ve been on for 25 minutes. Also I went through the questions and when I got to the final screen which told me that I was a rabbit hole something or other, it just froze and I couldn’t press any of the buttons. I did the questions again and the same thing happened. Very disappointing. ### 2/5 — It’s ok *2021-01-27, version 14.1.2* I like this app but omit only tells you to get off with notifications and I have a habit of ignoring them and that is what I wanted this app to fix. What I basically use it for is to see how long I am on my phone every day. It tells me it’s “dimming the screen” but it does nothing and I’m still on my phone for way to long every day. I wanted it to shut off my phone completely after a certain amount of time. What I’m trying to say is it is not what I’m looking for and I don’t really like it. ### 2/5 — Doesn’t work *2021-01-15, version 14.1.2* Great idea, love the graphics. But even with the background refresh and location services turned on it didn’t actually measure my usage. Told me 27 minutes when I know it had been a couple hours which defeats the whole purpose. Not sure why it didn’t work for me, but I am deleting the app and searching elsewhere. ### 2/5 — Bad first impression. *2020-12-19, version 14.1.2* I opened the app a total of 4 times and it crashed each time with about 30 seconds of screen time. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Location finder *2025-09-30, version 14.1.2* SURELY this app does not need the location service ALWAYS enabled. It almost defeats the purpose ### 1/5 — No Explanation *2025-06-28, version 14.1.2* I couldn’t find instructions for how to use the app. There is an 8 day program, but I’ve done digital detoxes and didn’t really want to go through that, just wanted to know how the app worked. The real kicker was when any menu item (such as “help”) that opened to an external link would take me to a scam web page saying I won a Visa or my phone was hacked. Deleted the app. ### 1/5 — Deprecated App *2025-01-03, version 14.1.2* I’m fairly certain that this app is no longer supported. The last app update was 5 years ago, so no bug fixes have occurred since then. The app stops tracking my usage within a minute of navigating away. Then it proceeds to send me a nonstop stream of notifications to get me to reopen the app, completely defeating the purpose. Don’t waste your time downloading this. ### 1/5 — sends too many notifications *2024-04-05, version 14.1.2* this app sends too many notifications. it would send them when i was not on my phone at all, defeating the purpose ### 1/5 — Can’t Log In *2024-04-02, version 14.1.2* I have tried every way insert the sun to register and log in, reset passwords, etc. and it still won’t let me make an account ### 1/5 — Only runs when open in background *2023-05-29* Really liked the app, would even have thought of purchasing it but it only runs when the app is open in background ### 1/5 — not working *2023-03-23, version 14.1.2* the app does not work properly i can not even pick my age from the list and the side menu does not swipe back to show the main page ### 1/5 — Lots of bugs and no support *2023-01-29, version 14.1.2* I’ve had this app about a week and have paid to be a pro user to access extra features. Have been trying and failing to connect with my daughter via the app so that we can help each other with our quest to use our phones less. Can’t find any way to contact the developer for support. As a result of all of this have been using my phone even more! Thoroughly disappointing. ### 1/5 — Feels dodgy *2021-10-10, version 14.1.2* App won’t work without enabling location services. Why does it need this? Feck off with that. Don’t trust it not to gather and share personal data that is irrelevant to the actual app purpose. ### 1/5 — Rastrea con gps *2021-09-15, version 14.1.2* Mal, muy mal! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Will I be able to pick up calls and check whatsapp? *2023-12-09* Will i be able to pick up calls and see my WhatsApp? Because these are very important for me as i receive my notes and school notifications WhatsApp ### 5/5 — Helpful to reduce phone use! *2023-07-02, version 14.1.2* I appreciate this app! It has helped me reduce my overall phone use and to be more intentional with how I spend my time. ### 5/5 — 5 STARS *2022-10-27, version 14.1.2* THERE IS NOTHING ELSE TO SAY. ### 5/5 — Great *2022-10-17, version 14.1.2* Awesome app that rewards you when you spend less time on your phone ### 5/5 — Awesome! *2022-03-31, version 14.1.2* This app is super helpful. It tracks my time, and sets “allowances” on time based on recommendations that are spot-on for me. Its gives me reminders while I’m on my phone to get me going. My only wish is that there were a widget that showed me how much time I spent that day on my home screen. Great app!!! ### 5/5 — Love it *2021-01-31, version 14.1.2* It helps me stop my addiction to my phone and I’m getting out a lot more than I used to. I use to be on my phone for up to 7 hours a day! Now it’s only 1! it’s the best app for people who are addicted to their phones, so I really recommend this app!!!! ### 5/5 — Love this! *2020-02-26, version 14.1.2* This app has been so helpful to get myself off my phone! I’ve gone from 5 hours a day to less than 3, I’m very happy with the app and much happier now that I’m on my phone less! Some cool ideas for this: be able to set the app to not count time on certain apps (like calculator for school, or Duolingo, etc), and also being able to customize the messages it sends you when you’re overusing you’re phone could be even more helpful. ### 5/5 — Amazing. 😍😍😍 *2019-11-10, version 14.1.2* Hi. I’m a girl who uses her phone wwwaaaayyyy too much. I used to try getting to at least 2 hours a day but I couldn’t . After I used space I got under that!! And best of all ITS FREE. I want to suggest to add , “ always allowed “ . Love u. 😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰😘😘😘 ### 5/5 — Worth downloading *2019-09-05, version 13.1.1* Helpful in reminding you to switch off the phone and re-engage with life! ### 5/5 — Oneplusseven88 *2019-07-24, version 13.1.1* Five --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-24.*