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