Most people spend 4+ hours a day on their phones β not by choice, but by habit. Roots helps you break that habit with app blocking, dopamine tracking, and daily balance scoring that make reclaiming your time feel achievable, not punishing.
Your screen time affects your sleep, focus, and mental health. Roots gives you the tools to understand it and change it β one day at a time.
"I was averaging 4 hours of daily screen time. Now with Roots I'm down to 30 mins." β Ron Davidson, Orlando
WHAT YOU GET
β’ Block any app instantly β one tap, no willpower required
β’ Set hard limits by time or number of opens per day
β’ Monk Mode: locks blocked apps until tomorrow β no override, no excuses
β’ Mindful Mornings and Evening Wind-Down schedules built in
β’ Daily Balance Score shows exactly how healthy your phone relationship is
β’ Monitor Digital Dopamine β understand which apps drain you vs. energize you
β’ Daily goals for screen time and phone pickups with streak tracking
β’ Challenges backed by neuroscientist Tj Power (Chief Science Officer, Roots)
β’ Block adult websites permanently
β’ Track trends to see your progress week over week
WHY IT WORKS
Not all screen time is equal. Roots helps you see which apps are hurting your focus and which ones are fine β so you can make smarter choices, not just harder rules.
Build a streak. Earn cheat days. Compete with friends on challenges. The accountability system is designed to make healthy habits stick.
"This app does what it says." β Casper-F
"It's beautiful, and it works." β Jameston78
"Worth every penny." β Thehikingfool
PRIVACY GUARANTEED
All phone usage data stays on your device. We use Apple's Screen Time API β your data never leaves your phone.
Start free. See the difference in week one.
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