Screen Time Control vs Screenwage

You’ve arrived at this app because you want to rethink how you use your smartphone—and that alone is something to be proud of. Just by searching for an app to help with restrictions, you’ve already taken the first step toward changing your habits. That small step, repeated consistently, can take you farther than you ever imagined. NoMore is here to quietly support you on that journey. By reducing screen time, you’ll be able to focus more deeply on studying, work, or hobbies. You’ll find more mental space, and your daily life will gradually come into balance. NoMore was created to support exactly that kind of change. ---------- That said, lasting change needs a system that’s sustainable and stress-free. Just as extreme diets are harmful and likely to rebound, extreme digital detoxes or harsh restrictions can feel frustrating and often lead users to delete the app. Overly strict limits don’t last. But if it’s too easy to bypass the restriction, it doesn’t work either. That’s why NoMore is designed with “not too weak, not too strong” limits—just enough to create a lasting experience without frustration. Instead of completely blocking access, NoMore lets you open apps if you really want to. But to do so, you’ll need to complete a brief breathing task, which helps prevent mindless app opening. This subtle friction makes you pause—and helps you open apps only when truly necessary. This approach is supported by behavioral science: adding small obstacles or distancing yourself from bad habits makes them easier to change. ---------- In addition, NoMore lets you set time limits—like “only 5 minutes” or “only 10 minutes”—before opening social media or games. When the set time ends, the app automatically closes, helping you avoid slipping into 30-minute or hour-long scroll sessions without realizing. Many users have told us this feature has been a real lifesaver. ---------- NoMore doesn’t rely on a “Start” button to begin blocking. After all, if you can tap that button, you’re already in study mode or focus mode. But the real danger is before that—when you’re aimlessly picking up your phone. Right after waking up, while on the toilet, in bed before sleep, or when taking a short break after a task or study session— NoMore steps in with a gentle brake before those moments turn into hours of mindless scrolling. We’ve also chosen not to rely on time-based blocking like “limit from 10pm to 11pm.” Because even if you block nighttime use, what if you end up scrolling all day? Instead, NoMore focuses on gently intercepting unconscious app launches throughout the entire day. ---------- You don’t have to be perfect. Even stopping yourself once a day from opening an app out of habit is real progress. Let’s shape your days with NoMore—little by little. Make space for what matters: studying, working, playing, and becoming more of who you want to be.

Earn your screen time. Screenwage locks the apps that eat your day and lets you earn your way back in. Focus, and your hourglass fills with grains of sand. Spend them to unlock Instagram, TikTok, YouTube or any app you chose. One grain buys one minute. HOW IT WORKS • Pick the apps and websites to lock using Apple's Screen Time. Screenwage never sees which ones, only how many. • Lock in for a focus session. Verified focus pours grains into your hourglass. • Spend grains to unlock your apps for as long as you like. When the time runs out, they lock again. • Lock early and every unused minute pours back into your glass. YOU SET THE EXCHANGE RATE Start where you are. Choose how many grains a focused minute earns, from Generous (1 minute of focus = 3 grains) to Strict (4 minutes of focus = 1 grain). Screenwage recommends a rate from your own goal. Tighten it any time; loosening waits 24 hours, so a weak moment can't rewrite the rules. Sessions of 50 minutes or more earn a quarter extra. FOCUS DOCK Place a glowing focus zone on your desk with the camera, set your phone down, and the session starts by itself. Pick it up early and earning pauses and an alarm rings. Put it back and you carry on. Prefer something simpler? Background and Stay Put modes work too. THE HOURGLASS Your balance lives in a red-sand hourglass. Watch it fill as you focus and run while your apps are open. Every session prints a receipt of what you earned. KEEP YOURSELF HONEST • A daily spending limit caps how much you can unlock • Quiet hours for mornings and bedtime • Optional Face ID before grains are spent • A safety switch that turns blocking off instantly when you really need it PRIVATE BY DESIGN The apps you lock never leave your iPhone. Camera and motion are processed on your device and never saved or sent. No ads, no tracking, and nothing is sold. SUBSCRIPTION Screenwage is free to download. Full access needs a subscription: yearly with a free trial, or monthly. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm (or when the free trial ends). Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel any time in Settings › Apple Account › Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://screenwageapp.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://screenwageapp.com/privacy/