# Sundial - Time Hunter — App blocker & screen time

> Screen time management app that uses iOS blocking and provides usage insights. (iPhone/iPad app by 潇 左.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sundial-time-hunter/id6803024604 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [潇 左](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781334827)
- Category: Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.5 · 30 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2026-09-27
- Data updated: 2026-10-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sundial-time-hunter/id6803024604/reviews.md

## What is Sundial?

Sundial is a screen time app built on one idea: a limit should feel like a sundial, not a stopwatch. You decide what your time is for, and the app quietly holds the line.

LIMITS THAT ACTUALLY SHIELD
Choose the apps or categories that eat your day and give each rule a daily allowance. When it runs out, iOS itself blocks the app — not a timer you can swipe away. One rule can hold any number of apps at once.

THE BLOCK TELLS YOU WHY
Every shield says what you finished ("30 min done for today.") and repeats the reason you set that rule — "For my health. Put the phone down." The exit stays yours as well: finish for today, take 15 more minutes, or lift that rule until midnight. Nothing is a dead end.

TODAY, AT A GLANCE
The home tab estimates how much of the day you have spent and turns it into a health score that drains as the hours do. The day's ink-wash landscape shifts with it, so the picture tells the story before the number does.

HISTORY WORTH READING
All history in one heatmap, plus a per-day breakdown of where the time went: which apps, which categories, and how they compare with your limits.

THE HOME SCREEN WIDGET
Today's figure and your most urgent rules, small or medium, right on the Home Screen.

QUIET BY DESIGN
Everything stays on your iPhone. No account, no server, no analytics, no ads. Sundial reads only aggregate usage time through Apple's Screen Time framework — never what you do inside an app. Full policy: see the Privacy Policy link below.

SUNDIAL PRO
A single one-time purchase unlocks every theme, every background scene, and the Home Screen widget. No subscription.

REQUIREMENTS
Sundial needs Screen Time permission (Settings → Screen Time → Sundial) to read your totals and set limits. iPhone.

## Key features

- App and category limits
- Customizable rule reasons
- Flexible exit options
- Daily health score visualization
- Usage history heatmap
- Home Screen widget

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sundial Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Is Sundial safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Sundial.

## Is Sundial legit?

Sundial - Time Hunter has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Sundial is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sundial-time-hunter/id6803024604/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 用心佳作app

*2026-10-10*

克制干净的时间捕手，隐私友好，记录日常时间的绝佳选择。能看得出开发者是有品位，懂设计，细节用心之人！

## Frequently asked questions about Sundial

### How does Sundial block apps?

Sundial leverages iOS's native Screen Time framework to enforce app limits. When a set time allowance is reached, iOS itself blocks the app, making the block more robust than a simple timer.

### Can I customize the blocking experience in Sundial?

Yes, Sundial allows you to set specific reasons for your limits, which are displayed when an app is blocked. You also have flexible exit options, such as taking extra time or lifting a rule temporarily.

### What kind of usage data does Sundial collect?

Sundial operates with privacy in mind, collecting no personal analytics or user data. It only reads aggregate usage time through Apple's Screen Time framework and keeps all data on your iPhone.

### Does Sundial have ads?

No, Sundial is ad-free. The description explicitly states that there are no ads, ensuring an uninterrupted user experience.

### What are the requirements to use Sundial?

Sundial requires Screen Time permission to be granted in your iPhone's settings. It is designed exclusively for iPhones.

### How is Sundial's health score calculated?

The home tab in Sundial provides an estimated health score based on the time you've spent using your device. This score visually drains as the day progresses, offering an intuitive representation of your remaining time.

### Is there a subscription for Sundial Pro?

No, Sundial Pro is a one-time purchase. This unlocks all themes, background scenes, and the Home Screen widget without recurring subscription fees.

### How often is Sundial updated?

The latest version of Sundial was released on October 20, 2026, indicating recent development activity. This suggests the app is actively maintained.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2026-10-20

• Pickup history — the year grid now charts how often you reach for your phone, with a ranked app list and a category breakdown.
• Daily average — your last seven days, at the end of the legend and in the day detail card.
• Wet ink brush — drag across the Today artwork: the stroke inks, holds, and dries away in seconds.
• Fresher widget — the Today widget keeps itself current, so new and edited limits show up right away.

### 1.2 — 2026-10-10

Sundial Pro now supports light and dark mode, and optimized widget content. This update also includes bug fixes and improvements.

### 1.1 — 2026-09-29

Sundial now supports more languages and works on iOS 18.5 and later. This update also includes bug fixes and improvements.

### 1.0 — 2026-09-27

No release notes.

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