Spool: Screen Time Control

Spool: Screen Time Control

App Blocker, Focus & Limit

176 ratings
64 reviews
Free
In-App PurchasesWith Ads

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Released
October 7, 2025
Updated
November 12, 2026

Features

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About

This app helps you break free from phone addiction by requiring you to justify each app opening. It uses AI insights and cognitive behavioral techniques to help you understand your triggers and build healthier habits, reducing mindless scrolling.

✓AI-driven justification for app access
✓Insight into phone addiction patterns
✓Identification of usage triggers
✓Instant app and website blocking
✓Scheduled blocking windows
✓Custom focus sessions
✓CBT-inspired habit formation
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What's New in Spool

5.6

November 12, 2026

• Added optional adult-website filtering in Rules. • Added optional app-specific roasts and stricter checks for extra-time requests. • Improved loading so feedback is ready when the result appears. • Refreshed onboarding, subscription screens and limited-time offers.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Spool Premium Annual

Full Spool Premium access for one year.

$25.001 Year
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User reviews

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This app has changed my daily routine to the point it’s become a healthy habit not to go on socials after 9pm for me.

Worth the price and just the type of ‘strict app blocking’ a lot of people are looking for.

Full Paywall

The App seems super interesting but there is no free version, if you’re willing to pay go for it, but if not you simply cannot use it

Money Grab

Onboarding is way too long, i just wanted to hide my reels and now im stuck on a paywall, good concept really bad implemtation

Straight bs

Malik me answer some irrelevant questions for 5 mins and then Not bring able to use the App without paying is wild. Greedy sht

Scummy price behaviour

Subscription-based service only, which wasn’t advertised, and there’s no free-week trial like many subscription services offer.

When I tried to “skip” the subscription section, hoping there might be a subscription-free version of the app, I was instead given a “limited-time” 14% discount on the yearly subscription.

Curious, I went back to see what would happen if I proceeded with the full $70 subscription. It didn’t offer the previous discount. But when I went to leave the $70 payment screen, I was suddenly given a “2 minutes only” limited-time discount of 57%, bringing the price down to $30.

And surprise, surprise: I waited for the two-minute offer to expire, repeated the process, and got the exact same $30 offer with another two-minute countdown.

I didn’t even get to use the app because this pricing behaviour is unacceptable and, quite frankly, ridiculous. $30 a year might actually be a perfectly acceptable price, but the way the app tries to pressure you into buying it is not.
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FAQ

How does Spool help with phone addiction?

Spool interrupts the habit loop by making you justify each app opening to an AI. Repeated excuses can lead to automatic lockout, helping to break the cycle of mindless scrolling and build intentional phone usage.

What makes Spool different from other screen time blockers?

Unlike apps that simply block access, Spool teaches you about your own behavior. It uses your justifications as data to provide insights, increasing self-awareness and strengthening new habits through cognitive behavioral techniques.

Does Spool have ads?

Yes, Spool contains advertisements. As a free app with in-app purchases, advertisements are part of the user experience.

What are the subscription options for Spool?

Spool offers weekly and yearly subscriptions for full access. Prices vary by country and are displayed in the app before purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.

Is Spool suitable for children?

Spool has an age rating of 4+, making it broadly accessible. However, its focus on addiction and habit formation may be more relevant for older users seeking to manage their digital habits.

On which devices can I use Spool?

Spool is available on iPhone and iPad devices, allowing users to manage their screen time across Apple's mobile ecosystem.

How often is Spool updated?

The latest version of Spool is 5.6, and it was last updated on November 12, 2026. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.

Can I cancel my Spool subscription?

Yes, you can manage or cancel your Spool subscription at any time through your App Store account settings. Cancellation must be done at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period to avoid renewal.