5+ hours on your phone, most days — often without noticing.
Built for people who scroll at 11pm and regret it at 7am.
You hit your screen time limit.
Now what?
ControlScreenTime is an Android app that sets a daily ceiling on your phone use — then makes you earn every extra minute through accountability, reflection, or a little mental effort.
The problem
Your phone never asks you to stop.
One tap leads to the next scroll. Nothing slows you down.
You scroll at 11pm. You feel it at 7am. Same cycle, every night.
The solution
Set a limit. Hit it. Earn the rest.
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Set your limit
Pick a daily cap that fits today.
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Hit it
Distracting apps lock when time runs out.
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Earn the rest
Pass a gate for extra minutes.
Three ways through the gate
Friction that fits your life
Accountability PIN
A partner holds the PIN. Extra screen time needs their approval — built-in support when willpower runs low.
- Shared responsibility
- Timed grants (15–120 min)
- Hard to cheat alone
Brain Unlock
Earn minutes by solving quick puzzles — arithmetic, patterns, sequences. Your thumb pauses; your brain wakes up.
- Adjustable difficulty
- Small cognitive tax
- Breaks autopilot scrolling
Reflection Unlock
Wait. Name your reason. Decide if this scroll is worth it. A ten-second breath between impulse and action.
- Guided pause timer
- Reason categories
- Mindful, not punitive
“The goal isn't to hate your phone. It's to stop opening it without remembering why.”
FAQ
Common questions about ControlScreenTime
What is ControlScreenTime?
ControlScreenTime is an Android screen time app that sets a daily limit, locks distracting apps when you hit it, and lets you earn extra minutes through accountability, brain puzzles, or a reflection pause.
How does ControlScreenTime work?
Set a daily cap, use your phone as normal, and when time runs out distracting apps lock. Need more time? Pass through a gate — a partner PIN, a quick puzzle, or a mindful reflection — before earning extra minutes.
Is ControlScreenTime available on iPhone?
ControlScreenTime is in active development for Android. Join the waitlist for launch updates at hello@controlscreentime.com.
How can I earn extra screen time?
Choose from three unlock methods: Accountability PIN (a partner approves extra time), Brain Unlock (solve quick puzzles), or Reflection Unlock (pause and name your reason before continuing).
How is this different from other screen time apps?
Most apps only set limits. ControlScreenTime adds intentional friction when you want more time — so every extra minute is a conscious choice, not mindless scrolling.
Control your screen time.
ControlScreenTime is in active development for Android. Visit controlscreentime.com for updates.
Join the waitlist