# WhyMin Screen Time — Decide why & how long, first

> Decide why & how long, first (iPhone/iPad app by YUTAKA INADA.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whymin-screen-time/id6787355233 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [YUTAKA INADA](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783631814)
- Category: Productivity, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2026-07-08
- Data updated: 2026-07-27
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whymin-screen-time/id6787355233/reviews.md

## What is WhyMin Screen Time?

WhyMin is a focus companion that asks "why are you opening this?" and "for how many minutes?" before the apps you open on autopilot.

Block the apps you choose — video, social, browsers — with Screen Time. When you try to open one, WhyMin steps in and lets you use it temporarily once you've decided your reason and time.

Pick a reason like "Look something up", "Reply or message", "Take a short break", or "Just because", then set a time from 3 to 60 minutes. When time runs out, the guarded apps are blocked again automatically. Each reason button shows how many times you've opened apps today, and the check-in screen shows today's total usage time for your guarded apps — so you notice the "just because" moments.

WhyMin isn't about banning your phone. Use it when you need it; only cut the time you spend on autopilot.

Main features (free):
- A check-in that asks your reason before you open
- Session lengths of 3 / 5 / 10 / 20 / 30 / 60 minutes
- Block and temporarily unlock one guarded app with Screen Time
- Daily counts per reason and today's total usage time
- A setup guide for the Shortcuts automation
- Countdown display during a session
- Dynamic Island / Live Activity support
- A simple design that keeps everything on your device

WhyMin Premium (optional in-app purchase):
- Guard two or more apps
- Rewrite the check-in reasons in your own words
- Set six "How many minutes?" options per reason
- Daily limits on check-ins and total usage time
- Home Screen widget

Recommended if you:
- Open social or video apps without thinking
- Want to protect your focus time
- Prefer balance over quitting your phone entirely
- Want a gentle limit on just the apps you choose

Privacy:
WhyMin stores your selected apps and session data on your device. It sends no usage data to external servers, and has no ads or tracking. In-app purchases are processed by Apple; the developer never receives your payment information.

◆ WhyMin Premium plans and purchases

Plans (prices are shown on the purchase screen):
- WhyMin Premium (Monthly): ¥100/month (auto-renewing subscription)
- WhyMin Premium (Yearly): ¥1,000/year (auto-renewing subscription)
- WhyMin Premium (Lifetime): ¥1,500 (one-time payment)

Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; renewal is charged within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel subscriptions anytime in your App Store account settings. The lifetime plan is a single payment with no further charges.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://inadysensei.github.io/whymin-support/terms/
Privacy Policy: https://inadysensei.github.io/whymin-support/privacy/

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WhyMin Premium (Monthly) | $0.49 | per month |
| WhyMin Premium (Yearly) | $5.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WhyMin Premium (Lifetime) | $9.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2026-07-13

Added an End button to the Live Activity.

### 1.2 — 2026-07-10

Removed the redundant Never Mind button from the shield screen so check-in has a single clear action.

### 1.1 — 2026-07-09

Added an onboarding process.

### 1.0 — 2026-07-08

No release notes.

## More apps by YUTAKA INADA

- [MinTok: Study Timer & Rewards](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mintok-study-timer-and-rewards/id6783631482)
- [Momentu — Weekly Goal Planner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/momentu-weekly-goal-planner/id6787361036)

All apps by YUTAKA INADA: https://appshunter.io/developer/6783631814

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