Screen Time Limit - Disconnect

Most of us pick up our phones hundreds of times a day. According to global usage research, the average internet user spends about 3h 46m per day online on mobile devices and 2h 52m on computers, more than 6½ hours in total. That time adds up fast. Disconnect helps you take back control by turning “I should stop scrolling” into clear boundaries that actually stick.

TAKE BACK CONTROL OF YOUR TIME
Disconnect is a minimalist screen time companion for iPhone. It combines app blocking, schedules, and simple insights so you can work, study, and relax without constant distractions.

QUIT ENDLESS DOOMSCROLLING
When you feel yourself slipping into “just one more minute,” start a block and get back on track.
• Pick distracting apps (or entire categories)
• Choose a duration (from a short focus sprint to a longer reset)
• See your remaining time at a glance while a block is active
• Disconnect steps in so you don’t have to rely on willpower

BLOCK DISTRACTING APPS
Create friction where it matters, right at the moment you’re about to open a distraction.
• Block social media, video, games, or any apps you choose
• Get a clear blocked screen instead of an endless feed
• Protect focus during work sessions, classes, reading, or workouts
• Reduce impulse checking and “auto-pilot” tapping

CREATE YOUR OWN SCHEDULES
Make focus automatic with schedules that run in the background.
• Build daily or weekly routines (Work Time, Deep Sleep, Gym Time, etc.)
• Keep evenings calmer by scheduling downtime
• Sleep better by removing late-night scrolling triggers
• See what’s active now and what’s coming up next
• Take a break when you need it, then jump back in

INSIGHTS THAT MAKE YOU AWARE (WITHOUT THE GUILT)
Awareness is the first step to change. Disconnect gives you a clean dashboard so you can understand your patterns and improve over time.
• Your screen time today at a glance
• Hour-by-hour activity to spot peak scrolling moments
• A simple list of your most-used apps
• Track progress over time as your routines get stronger

MADE FOR REAL LIFE
Disconnect is useful for:
• Work & study: protect deep focus and finish tasks faster
• Sleep: stop “one more scroll” at night
• Digital detox: reset your relationship with your phone for a day or a weekend
• Training & hobbies: stay present and consistent
• Family & friends: create distraction-free time
• Anyone who wants fewer interruptions and more intentional time

GET STARTED IN UNDER A MINUTE
1) Choose the apps (or categories) you want to block
2) Start a one-time block or set up a schedule
3) Check Insights to see what changed

SIMPLE BY DESIGN
No clutter. No complicated setup. Just the tools you need to block distractions, build routines, and reclaim your time.

POPULAR WAYS TO USE DISCONNECT
• Morning focus: block distractions for the first hour of your day
• Work time: keep social apps out of reach during deep work
• Study sessions: block distractions while you revise, write, or take notes
• Deep sleep: schedule a nightly block so your phone doesn’t pull you in at bedtime
• Quick reset: start a short block when you catch yourself mindlessly scrolling
• Weekend detox: create a longer schedule for a calmer weekend

WHAT YOU’LL NOTICE
• Less “checking” without thinking
• More uninterrupted time for the things you actually care about
• A clearer picture of where your time goes, so you can change it

DISCONNECT IS FOR YOU IF…
• You want stronger boundaries than “I’ll just stop later”
• You keep opening the same apps out of habit
• You want your phone to support your goals—not steal your attention

IMPORTANT
Disconnect uses Apple’s Screen Time framework to block apps and apply restrictions. You will be asked to grant the required permissions. Blocking behavior and availability can vary by app and system conditions.

Install Disconnect and take back control of your time, starting today.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/