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Roots: Screen Time Control

by MWM

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Appeye score 87 out of 100, from 312 reviews (moderate confidence)

312 reviews analysed · 29 Aug 2023 – 12 Sep 2026 · scored 21 Sep 2026

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Based on 312 reviews from 29 Aug 2023 - 12 Sept 2026.

Overview

Appeye score
87/100moderate confidence
Category rank
#183 of 2,353Productivity
Reviews analysed
312Scored reviews from the App Store.
Sentiment trend
Trending upIts trend signals are moving in a positive direction.
App Store
4.8

2.6K ratings

Review sentiment

79
App nameRoots: Screen Time Control
SellerMWM
GenreProductivity
Version2.20
Content rating4+
Requires iOS18.0
Size376 MB
Released28 Aug 2023
Current version15 Jul 2026
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App description

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

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