conscious screen time controls vs Offscroll

Most screen-time apps either lock you out or do nothing. Conscious takes a different approach: first show you what's really happening, then give you controls that actually work. You can't change what you can't see. Conscious starts by making your phone use legible, daily rings showing time spent on productive vs. draining apps, a 7-day chart of your real patterns, and a location-aware timeline that tells you where you actually opened your phone. At home? At work? In transit? Most people are surprised. That moment of clarity is the first half of changing the habit. The second half is having tools that match the problem. Hard blocks work for some apps. Gentle friction works for others. Scheduled rules work for the rest. Conscious gives you all three and lets you mix them, so the right control kicks in at the right moment. INSIGHTS YOU'LL ACTUALLY USE • Three productivity rings track total time, productive vs. draining mix, and a daily health score • 7-day chart and 30-day heatmap show your real patterns, not vibes • Location-aware timeline reveals which apps you opened at home, work, the coffee shop, in transit • Tap any place to see total time spent and your top apps there • Set a daily goal (1–8 hours) and watch the rings fill in real time CONTROLS THAT ACTUALLY WORK Mindful Friction Gates A 15-second breathing pause when you tap a distracting app, with a "Don't open" button as the default. Daily Limits Set an allowance for any app or category: 30 minutes a day for social, 1 hour for news. When time's up, the app is blocked until tomorrow. Scheduled Blocks Block social media weekdays 9 to 5. Block delivery apps after 10pm. Whatever your weak spot is. Focus Sessions Start a timed block. 5 minutes or 5 hours for deep work. Shows as a Live Activity on your Lock Screen so you can see your progress at a glance. WHY IT WORKS Most blockers treat your phone like a discipline problem and your future self like an enemy. Conscious treats it like an awareness problem. You don't need someone to lock you out, you need to see what's happening, then have the right tool for the moment. The rings show you the pattern. The friction gives you a second to choose. The blocks hold the line when you've already decided. The goal isn't less screen time for its own sake. The goal is to stop using your phone on autopilot. PRIVACY FIRST Your screen-time data, location history, and app activity stay on your device. We never see what apps you use, where you go, or when you open them. The only data Conscious sends online is anonymous product analytics so we can improve the app. PRICING Free: One control, basic home screen. Free account: Two controls, basic Insights. Conscious Pro: Unlimited controls, full Insights, all widget styles. Requires iOS Screen Time permission. Location and Motion are optional, used only for the place timeline. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Offscroll helps you break compulsive phone habits by inserting a gentle moment of intention before you open distracting apps. Instead of mindlessly scrolling, you pause, reflect, and choose how you spend your time — so your phone works for you, not against you. How it works - Mindful unlock interventions: choose Reason, Affirmation, Breathe, or Pause mode to add a short, intentional step before any blocked app opens. - App & website blocking with custom unlock durations so you can tailor friction without fully giving up access. - Personalized onboarding that measures your scrolling time, highlights what you’re losing, and helps you set a realistic goal. - Dashboard & weekly stats tracking usage, unlock attempts, and trends so you can see progress over time. - Streaks and simple rewards to reinforce consistent, purposeful behavior. Built on Apple Screen Time (Family Controls) for reliable blocking. Private and on-device — no data leaves your phone. Requires Screen Time enabled in Settings. Designed for students, knowledge workers, and creatives who want to reclaim focus without quitting their phone. Install Offscroll to turn autopilot into intention. Offscroll Premium — Subscription Offscroll Premium is an auto-renewable subscription that unlocks unlimited app & website protection, category blocking, repeating focus schedules, and every unlock challenge. Choose a monthly or yearly plan, each with a free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yD_4L_XJ4CSqtIQZDPKgdk-9yymxGxaZCzPP9RrO4nE/edit?usp=sharing