# WillStone: Balance Screen Time — App blocker for focus

> App blocker that rewards focused activity with entertainment screen time. (iPhone/iPad app by 宁波群鸟科技有限公司.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/willstone-balance-screen-time/id6479392365 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [宁波群鸟科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714607087)
- Category: Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 200 App Store ratings · 130 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16 · 194 MB
- Languages: Korean, American English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2024-04-04
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/willstone-balance-screen-time/id6479392365/reviews.md

## What is WillStone?

Have you ever felt this way:
"I spend too much time on social media, mindlessly scrolling through my phone"
"I want to limit my phone usage, but I keep removing the limits after apps get locked"
"Why can't I control myself?"
"How did it get to 2 AM when I was just browsing for a bit..."

WillStone is an app designed to help you gradually reduce phone usage. Instead of implementing strict daily screen time limits like other digital wellbeing apps, we've designed a unique time exchange system:

Entertainment apps have limited usage time, but you can earn more screen time through focused activities and positive apps (such as learning, exercising, walking, meditation, building habits, early bedtime, etc.).

We help you put down your phone progressively while building healthy habits!

【Design Philosophy】
- Immediate satisfaction drives motivation: A 1898 study by Thorndike showed that behaviors followed by satisfying consequences tend to be repeated, while those leading to unpleasant outcomes are less likely to recur. James Clear's "Atomic Habits" also mentions the four-step habit model—cue, craving, response, and reward.
- Cold turkey approaches are hard to maintain: We've tried many screen control apps like Opal, ClearSpace and Apple Screen Time. Often, these get uninstalled after 3 days—just like quitting any addictive substance, going cold turkey rarely works.
- The key to painlessly building good habits is: balancing desires with personal growth.

【How It Works】
- First, set up two categories of apps:
  - Apps you want to limit, such as Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, shopping apps, etc. We'll call these "entertainment apps."
  - Apps that help you grow, like reading apps, Duolingo, vocabulary builders, etc. After setup, grant WillStone screen time access permissions to begin.
- Initially, you get 10 minutes daily for entertainment apps: Once you exceed this, a full-screen notification appears with no "remind me later" option.
- Want more entertainment time? Use positive apps to earn additional screen time. Read books, learn vocabulary, and you can continue browsing. You can also earn time by walking or exercising.

【Use Cases】
We offer multiple ways to earn time:
- Focus Mode: For exam prep, vacation study, evening reading/drawing—use our offline timer. During focus sessions, only selected apps remain accessible, helping you concentrate. Earn entertainment time as a reward.
- Reading, Vocabulary, Language Learning: Add learning apps to your positive apps list—we'll automatically track usage and reward proportional entertainment time.
- Early Bedtime: WillStone reminds you when it's bedtime and locks entertainment apps. Maintaining healthy sleep patterns earns bonus entertainment minutes the next day, encouraging your brain to embrace better sleep habits.
- Exercise and Walking: WillStone automatically tracks your activity duration (via Apple Health) and rewards entertainment time proportionally. Meditation counts too!
- Daily Habits: Whether it's drinking water, post-work shower, neck exercises, or rehabilitation—customize your habits with reminders and goals. Complete daily tasks to earn entertainment time, making healthy lifestyle changes effortless.

【Features】
- Exchange System: Convert positive app usage, early bedtime, habits, exercise, meditation, walking into entertainment app time
- Custom Exchange Rates: Adjust difficulty levels and conversion ratios for gradual progress
- Widgets: Display available time and quick-start focus timer on home screen
- Analytics: Track your time balance and app usage distribution in "Performance" and "Data" sections

Have other habits you'd like to build? Contact us and let us know!

- 【Contact】: contact@2.5lab.app
- 【App Membership/Annual/Monthly Service Agreement】: https://post.jellow.club/willstone-payment/
- 【Privacy Policy】: https://post.jellow.club/willstone-privacy/

## Key features

- Time exchange system
- Earn screen time via focused activities
- Gradual phone usage reduction
- Focus Mode for concentration
- Rewards for healthy habits
- Tracks exercise and meditation

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WillStone Pro For A Month | $2.99 | per month |
| WillStone Pro For A Year | $14.99 | per year |
| WillStone Pro For A Quater | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| WillStone Pro For A Year | $9.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WillStone Discount Pro | $19.99 | one-time |
| WillStone Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |
| WillStone Discount Pro | $17.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 130)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/willstone-balance-screen-time/id6479392365/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 希望有年度报告

*2026-08-24*

希望每年年底有年度报告，想看看一年下来的使用总时长和频率，会让我很有成就感，谢谢！

### 5/5 — 有一个问题，希望有人回复

*2026-08-22*

我这个离线模式怎么点不开应用特别不错，很好用对戒手机很有帮助

### 4/5 — 已购买完整版！

*2026-08-16*

不太会用！既然有早睡打卡为什么不能有早起呀，而且不知道早睡是怎么判定的，是规定时间后没使用手机就算成功吗？我有一个闹钟软件一直都挂在后台，明明人已经睡着了，但是石头显示我没有一天是成功的…是因为我有软件在后台吗？还有一个小建议就是既然是专注的话可以再增加一点陪伴感，石头其实挺可爱的，除了在监督的时候出现，也可以在正计时的时候让石头出来干点自己的事呀，不然感觉有点单调，对于我来说在我打开手机想玩的时候，看到石头在正计时陪着我会比等我打开抖音再看到石头提醒我更容易恢复状态。嗯然后希望也可以加一些钢琴曲啊白噪音什么的

### 1/5 — 不好

*2026-08-09*

想要卸载一直要锁屏密码根本就不知道也没有告诉过而且输错了还会时间限制的

**Developer response:** 你好这个锁屏密码应该不是石头设置的，是系统设置里的，可以看看是不是您自己设置的或者你家里人设置的

### 5/5 — 很有价值的一个软件

*2026-08-05*

自从下载了这个东西，我再也不会整天抱着手机刷抖音了。

### 3/5 — 更换设备

*2026-08-03*

马上要换手机了还要重新购买会员吗，没看到登陆的地方

**Developer response:** Android 和 iOS 会员不互通，需要单独购买

### 5/5 — 关于自律石头

*2026-07-31*

买了会员，已经用了一年多了，石头真的很好用🥰

### 1/5 — 难用

*2026-07-31*

一次只能限制三个APP 难用 你怎么只有3个娱乐APP
而且手机点了允许访问系统的屏幕使用时间
但APP的名称和图标看不见

**Developer response:** 付费可以解锁更多限制数量

### 5/5 — 很好用的软件

*2026-07-28*

比我之前用的都好用，画面简洁，还有我的晓艳老师！非常适合自控力差的同学使用，已经推荐给同学了

**Developer response:** 感谢你的支持😊

### 1/5 — 好垃圾的东西

*2026-07-23*

我只点了我三个关键的软件 它直接给我没有点到的软件也封上了

## Frequently asked questions about WillStone

### What does WillStone do?

WillStone is an app designed to help you gradually reduce your phone usage. It uses a unique time exchange system where you can earn extra screen time for entertainment apps by engaging in focused activities like learning, exercising, or meditating.

### How does the time exchange system work?

You categorize apps into 'entertainment' (to limit) and 'positive' (for growth). Initially, you get a set amount of daily entertainment time. You can earn more by using your positive apps, exercising, meditating, or maintaining healthy habits like an early bedtime.

### Is WillStone free to use?

The app is free to download and use, with in-app purchases available. This allows users to try the core features and decide if they want to invest further in advanced functionalities or customization options.

### What kind of activities can earn me more screen time?

You can earn more entertainment screen time by using learning apps (like Duolingo), reading, exercising, walking, meditating, or by maintaining healthy habits such as going to bed early. The app tracks these activities and rewards you proportionally.

### How does WillStone help with focus and habit building?

WillStone encourages focus by limiting entertainment app usage and rewarding productive activities. By linking desired behaviors (like learning or exercise) to a reward (extra screen time), it helps build positive habits and reduce reliance on mindless scrolling.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.10.7 — 2026-08-27

New Time Mosaic — see at a glance which apps took up your time today. Plus a new Habit Check-in widget.

### 1.10.6 — 2026-08-08

Search Direct: new quick entries — home page, Action Button, and icon long-press

### 1.10.5 — 2026-07-31

Search Direct: added more platforms, plus new search history stats and platform settings

### 1.10.4 — 2026-07-29

New: Direct Search — type a keyword and jump straight to the app's search results, skipping the feed and its recommendation algorithm.
Add the Direct Search widget to your home screen for one-tap access.

### 1.10.3 — 2026-07-23

Fixed an issue where usage time wasn't tracked after changing the system time.

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