# Thrive - Smarter screen time — user reviews

> 4 indexed App Store user reviews of Thrive by Thrive Digital Wellbeing.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thrive-smarter-screen-time/id6502852840/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thrive-smarter-screen-time/id6502852840.md

## Most critical reviews (4 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Does not work as expected

*2025-08-10, version 1.0.44*

This app has multiple bugs where the child iPhone device does not get registered to the adult app.  The app has no control over apps on a child’s device.   This needs far more work to control Screen Time on children’s devices.

### 2/5 — Needs instructions

*2026-05-14, version 1.2.55*

Its a great idea. I was really excited about it. But I cant figure out to set it up on my child’s tablet. I blocked certain apps but they still open on my child’s device. A video on how to set it up would be wonderful.

### 2/5 — Great in theory

*2025-12-30, version 1.2.34*

I love the idea of this app but it is super buggy and not very user friendly. I hope they continue to work on it but as it is, I can’t justify spending the subscription fee.

### 5/5 — Try this one

*2025-05-17, version 1.0.24*

Earning screen time for play is great idea and the app does it well. Super easy to set up. Definitely worth a try.

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