Best Earn Screen Time Free Apps

239+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

Out of 239+ earn screen time free apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Top Picks for Earn Screen Time Free

Merite: Earn Screen Time#1

Merite: Earn Screen Time by Artem Talko

Complete tasks to unlock apps
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.5(28 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app transforms screen time into a reward by letting users earn usage time by completing tasks. Distracting apps remain blocked until enough time is earned, promoting balance and turning your phone into a tool.

Blocus: Earn Screen Time#3

Blocus: Earn Screen Time by Diyar Dirik

Blocker, Focus & Timer
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
4.6(225 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app helps you break distraction habits and regain control of your time by blocking distracting apps and websites. It offers various enforcement modes, from gentle nudges to strict, irreversible blocks, and allows unlocking distractions only after completing specific tasks or challenges.

More Earn Screen Time Free apps to explore

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Achieve! Earn Your Screen Time
Achieve! Earn Your Screen Time
Achieve! Earn Your Screen Time
Block Apps. Achieve More.
Free

This app helps you regain control of your phone usage by blocking distractions and rewarding productive habits. Earn screen time by completing tasks, leading to increased focus and reduced stress.

Earn screen time by completing tasksDynamic app and website blockingReal-time goal tracking
📊 Productivity
(39)
free with in-app purchases
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Pushscroll: Exercise To Scroll
Pushscroll: Exercise To Scroll
Pushscroll: Exercise To Scroll
Workout to unlock phone
Free

Transform your phone addiction into fitness gains. This app requires you to complete exercises like pushups to earn screen time, helping you reduce usage, build muscle, and improve focus. It uses pose detection to prevent cheating and offers digital wellbeing tools.

Exercise-based app timerUnlock screen time with pushups/squatsPose detection for rep counting
💪 Health & Fitness
(16K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Unrot: Earn your Screen Time
Unrot: Earn your Screen Time
Unrot: Earn your Screen Time
Complete habits, then scroll
Free

This app helps combat digital fatigue and screen addiction by rewarding real-life habits with screen time credits. Build focus and discipline by completing activities like journaling or exercise, then use your earned credits to unlock apps guilt-free.

Brainrot recovery systemEarn credits for real-life habitsSpend credits on app access
📊 Productivity
(54K)
subscription
7
Rewired: Screen Time Blocker
Rewired: Screen Time Blocker
Rewired: Screen Time Blocker
Beat Brainrot & Build Habits
Free

This app helps combat digital fatigue and screen addiction by rewarding real-life activities with tokens. Earn tokens through healthy habits to unlock screen time guilt-free, fostering focus and discipline.

Brainrot recovery systemEarn tokens by recharging your brainSpend tokens on screen time
📊 Productivity
(1.3K)
free with in-app purchases
8
BePresent: Screen Time Control
BePresent: Screen Time Control
BePresent: Screen Time Control
Block apps, focus & rewards
Free

This app helps you regain control of your screen time through app blocking, gamified challenges, and real-life rewards. It encourages users to reduce phone usage, improve productivity, and enhance mental well-being by making digital detox engaging and beneficial.

App Blocking Sessions (Individual, Group, BEAST MODE)Set Daily Goals and Build StreaksMonetary Stakes for Commitment
📊 Productivity
(56K)
free with in-app purchases
9
ClearSpace: Reduce Screen Time
ClearSpace: Reduce Screen Time
ClearSpace: Reduce Screen Time
Make your phone less addicting
Free

This app helps you regain control of your phone usage by making your device less addictive. It offers tools to block distractions, manage app time, and build better digital habits. Achieve greater focus, productivity, and mental well-being by reducing impulse opens and doomscrolling.

Block and limit distracting appsManage social media doomscrollingSet schedules for app usage
📊 Productivity
(7.9K)
free with in-app purchases
10
One Life - Earn Screen Time
One Life - Earn Screen Time
One Life - Earn Screen Time
#1 Screen Claim App
Free

This app helps you reduce screen time by locking distracting applications. Users set daily goals and complete small tasks to earn back minutes for app usage, fostering discipline and deliberate phone use.

Lock distracting appsSet daily phone-time goalsComplete small tasks
📊 Productivity
(25)
free with in-app purchases
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ScreenZen- Screen Time Control
ScreenZen- Screen Time Control
ScreenZen- Screen Time Control
App blocker, limit screen time
Free

This app offers multiple strategies to help you reduce screen time and control app usage. Features include delayed app opening, timed scrolling interruptions, and customizable app limits. It also provides options for strict blocking, settings protection, and encourages mindful breaks.

Delayed app openingScrolling interruptionSet app goals and limits
📊 Productivity
(41K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Friend Controls: Screen Time
Friend Controls: Screen Time
Friend Controls: Screen Time
Ask Friends for Screen Time
Free

This app helps you manage your screen time by setting daily limits for app usage. When you reach your limit, friends can approve or deny your requests for additional time, putting accountability in their hands.

Set time limits for appsSchedule app block-out timesRequest extra screen time from friends
📊 Productivity
(446)
free with in-app purchases
13
One Thing: Earn Screen Time
One Thing: Earn Screen Time
One Thing: Earn Screen Time
App Blocker & Habit Builder
Free

This app helps you build positive habits by blocking distracting apps until you complete a chosen meaningful activity. It uses AI-powered verification and progress tracking to keep you motivated and accountable.

Daily meaningful activity selectionSmart app blockingAI-powered camera verification
📊 Productivity
(864)
subscription
14
Freedom: Screen Time Control
Freedom: Screen Time Control
Freedom: Screen Time Control
App-Blocker für Bildschirmzeit
Free

This app helps you block distracting apps and websites to improve focus and productivity. Schedule blocking sessions across all your devices to build better screen time habits and reclaim productive hours.

Block distracting apps and websitesSchedule blocking sessionsSync across all devices
📊 Productivity
(5.4K)
subscription
15
Grindlocker: Earn Screen Time
Grindlocker: Earn Screen Time
Grindlocker: Earn Screen Time
AI Counts Reps to Unlock Apps
Free

This app helps you regain control over your screen time by locking distracting apps and requiring you to complete real exercises like push-ups, sit-ups, and squats to unlock them. AI technology accurately counts your reps in real-time, ensuring accountability and rewarding your effort with earned screen minutes.

AI rep counting for exercisesLock distracting apps and categoriesAutomatic re-locking of apps
💪 Health & Fitness
(94)
free with in-app purchases
16
Brick - Ditch Distractions
Brick - Ditch Distractions
Brick - Ditch Distractions
Make your phone a tool again
Free

This app helps you regain focus by temporarily removing distracting applications and notifications from your phone. It uses NFC hardware to create distraction-free periods, allowing you to concentrate on important tasks or activities. Reconnect with your apps by simply tapping your device again.

Temporarily remove distracting appsBlock notificationsCustomize unblocked apps
📊 Productivity
(44K)
paid
17
SweatPass: Earn Screen Time
SweatPass: Earn Screen Time
SweatPass: Earn Screen Time
Workout Into Screen Time
Free

This app helps you manage smartphone addiction and procrastination by requiring physical activity to earn screen time. Complete camera-verified workouts to unlock your apps and build healthy habits.

Earn screen time through physical activityCamera-verified workout trackingGamified fitness journey mode
💪 Health & Fitness
(21)
free with in-app purchases
18
PushUp App Blocker - PushBlock
PushUp App Blocker - PushBlock
PushUp App Blocker - PushBlock
Push up to earn screen time
Free

Transform screen time into fitness time. This app locks distracting applications, requiring you to complete pushups to regain access. Track your progress and build healthier habits by turning app usage into a physical challenge.

Pushup-powered app unlockCamera-based pushup detectionCustomizable pushup goals
📊 Productivity
(41)
free
19
Run Your Time: Screen Time
Run Your Time: Screen Time
Run Your Time: Screen Time
Focus, App Blocker & Fitness
Free

This app allows you to unlock screen time on distracting applications by completing workouts. It integrates with Apple Health to track your exercise, and the duration of your workout determines how much time you gain back on your chosen apps. Features require a subscription.

Limit distracting appsComplete workoutsSync with Apple Health
💪 Health & Fitness
(15)
free with in-app purchases
20
Journey: Screen Time Control
Journey: Screen Time Control
Journey: Screen Time Control
Screen Time Control & Habits
Free

Transform real-world habits into an engaging game to reduce screen time. Complete daily quests, verify with photos, and earn rewards while distracting apps remain locked. This app uses game mechanics to motivate you to build positive habits and stay off your phone.

Daily real-world questsPhoto verification for completionApp blocking until quests are done
📊 Productivity
(1.6K)
free with in-app purchases