Roots: Screen Time Control
A-Tier · GreatRoots is the #1 screen time app.
App overview
- Developer
- MWM
- Pricing
- Free
- Latest update
- Oct 7, 2026
- Audit status
- Audited
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
Audit results
Key findings followed by the detailed performance signals.
Strengths
- 100% scoring evidence coverage
- Recently maintained
- Well localized storefronts
- No known trackers or sensitive permissions detected.
- Strong store rating of 4.7.
Watchouts
- No material watchouts were identified in the latest audit.
Performance breakdown
Signals from the latest available audit data.
Store rating
Excellent4.7 from 3,101 ratings
Freshness
ExcellentLast updated Oct 7, 2026
Binary size
Poor355 MB average install size
Privacy
Excellent0 known trackers or sensitive permissions
Languages
Excellent6 supported languages
Store presentation
Excellent10 screenshots
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