Roots Downloads & RevenueRoots: Screen Time Control · App Store
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DeveloperMWM
CategoryProductivity
PriceFree
Released
Rating★ 4.8 (3.3k)
Version2.23
Age rating4+
First seen by us
22 Oct 2026
22 Oct 2026Roots: Screen Time Control update history & changes
Last change · 4 events since 28 Aug 2023Full timeline ↓Full timeline · 4 events
- 📦Roots: Screen Time Control updated to version 2.23Thanks for using Roots! Here’s what’s new:
- Custom block screens: Personalize your block screen with a message to yourself and a photo.
- Push-ups to unblock: Earn an unblock with a quick set of push-ups, verified by your front camera.
- Always Allowed Apps: Keep essentials like maps and messaging available during any block.
We’ve also added a heads-up when your blocks include more apps than iOS can block at once, plus fixes for time-zone changes and repeated limit notifications.
Questions or feedback? We’re always here: [email protected]… more - 🆕Roots: Screen Time Control first spotted by AppInsiderUnited States (found via search)
- 📦Roots: Screen Time Control version 2.22.1Thanks for using Roots! Our big update is now available to everyone, bringing a simpler design and an all-new Stats tab to help you see how your screen time is trending.
Pauses are now Vacation Days—you’ll find them in Settings.
Questions or feedback? We’re always here: [email protected]… more - 🆕Roots: Screen Time Control released on the App Store
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Rating
4.8 ★
3.3k ratings
Measured
Roots: Screen Time Control on the App Store
App details
App ID
6446800962
Publisher
MWM
On the store since
Aug 2023
3 years on the store
Minimum OS
iOS 18.0+
iPhone XS and later
Devices
iPhone · iPad
Content rating
4+
Languages
1
EN
Size
378 MB
Also listed in
Health & Fitness
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
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Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Rating
4.8 ★
3.3k ratings
Measured
Ratings
3.3k
Measured
About Roots: Screen Time Control
Roots is the #1 screen time app.
Set boundaries with your phone, and unlock more time.
Screen time has a major impact on our mental and physical wellbeing. We're here to help — with better app limits, digital downtime, daily goals, balance score, and more.
Join thousands of people using Roots to build a better relationship with their phone.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Better screen time management
- Unlock 2 hours per day
- Stop scrolling mindlessly
- Cure your phone addiction
- Detox from phone dopamine
- Find better balance
- Be more present
- Stay focused
BLOCK NOW
- Start blocking apps at any time with one tap
BETTER APP LIMITS
- Block any app or website based on time limits or number of opens
SCHEDULE DOWNTIME
- Be intentional with "mindful mornings", "evening wind down", and more
PHONE DETOX CHALLENGES
- Personalized challenges to compete with yourself and friends
- Challenges with neuroscientist and Roots Chief Science Officer, Tj Power
BLOCK WITH "MONK MODE"
- App blocking that doesn't let you unblock until tomorrow
MONITOR DIGITAL DOPAMINE
- Not all screen time is equal, so we help you understand the impact of each app
DAILY GOALS
- Set goals for screen time and phone pickups, and track your daily progress
PERSONAL BALANCE SCORE
- Daily score helps keep you accountable with beautiful illustrations and visuals
SCREEN TIME TRENDS
- View the progress and trends of your screen time journey
BUILD A STREAK
- Build a streak as you stay under limits, earn cheat days and custom app icons
BLOCK ADULT WEBSITES
- Keep yourself off adult websites once and for all
DON’T JUST TAKE IT FROM US
"We’re all guilty of being obsessed with our phones. Roots helps you break free." -- Tj Power, Neuroscientist and Author
“It's beautiful, and it works” -- Jameston78
“This app does what it says” -- Casper-F
“Worth every penny” -- Thehikingfool
PRIVACY GUARANTEED
We use Apple’s Screen Time API so all of your phone usage data stays on your phone.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
- Auto-Renewing Subscription Options: Roots Plus (Monthly or Annual)
- Terms: https://www.getroots.app/terms
- Privacy Policy: https://www.getroots.app/privacy-policy
Set boundaries with your phone, and unlock more time.
Screen time has a major impact on our mental and physical wellbeing. We're here to help — with better app limits, digital downtime, daily goals, balance score, and more.
Join thousands of people using Roots to build a better relationship with their phone.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Better screen time management
- Unlock 2 hours per day
- Stop scrolling mindlessly
- Cure your phone addiction
- Detox from phone dopamine
- Find better balance
- Be more present
- Stay focused
BLOCK NOW
- Start blocking apps at any time with one tap
BETTER APP LIMITS
- Block any app or website based on time limits or number of opens
SCHEDULE DOWNTIME
- Be intentional with "mindful mornings", "evening wind down", and more
PHONE DETOX CHALLENGES
- Personalized challenges to compete with yourself and friends
- Challenges with neuroscientist and Roots Chief Science Officer, Tj Power
BLOCK WITH "MONK MODE"
- App blocking that doesn't let you unblock until tomorrow
MONITOR DIGITAL DOPAMINE
- Not all screen time is equal, so we help you understand the impact of each app
DAILY GOALS
- Set goals for screen time and phone pickups, and track your daily progress
PERSONAL BALANCE SCORE
- Daily score helps keep you accountable with beautiful illustrations and visuals
SCREEN TIME TRENDS
- View the progress and trends of your screen time journey
BUILD A STREAK
- Build a streak as you stay under limits, earn cheat days and custom app icons
BLOCK ADULT WEBSITES
- Keep yourself off adult websites once and for all
DON’T JUST TAKE IT FROM US
"We’re all guilty of being obsessed with our phones. Roots helps you break free." -- Tj Power, Neuroscientist and Author
“It's beautiful, and it works” -- Jameston78
“This app does what it says” -- Casper-F
“Worth every penny” -- Thehikingfool
PRIVACY GUARANTEED
We use Apple’s Screen Time API so all of your phone usage data stays on your phone.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
- Auto-Renewing Subscription Options: Roots Plus (Monthly or Annual)
- Terms: https://www.getroots.app/terms
- Privacy Policy: https://www.getroots.app/privacy-policy
Latest updates
2.23
Thanks for using Roots! Here’s what’s new:
- Custom block screens: Personalize your block screen with a message to yourself and a photo.
- Push-ups to unblock: Earn an unblock with a quick set of push-ups, verified by your front camera.
- Always Allowed Apps: Keep essentials like maps and messaging available during any block.
We’ve also added a heads-up when your blocks include more apps than iOS can block at once, plus fixes for time-zone changes and repeated limit notifications.
Questions or feedback? We’re always here: [email protected]
2.22.1
Thanks for using Roots! Our big update is now available to everyone, bringing a simpler design and an all-new Stats tab to help you see how your screen time is trending.
Pauses are now Vacation Days—you’ll find them in Settings.
Questions or feedback? We’re always here: [email protected]
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