# Monk: Screen Time Control

> App Blocker & Habit Builder

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6747911820](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6747911820)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6747911820`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Polymath Labs Ltd.
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (144 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-05
- **First published:** 2025-09-02
- **Size:** 131 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/monk-screen-time-control/id6747911820)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://monkapp.com/privacy](https://monkapp.com/privacy)

## Description

Monk: Screen Time Control is the #1 Monk Mode app for Gen Z. Each morning, choose one meaningful activity—studying, deep work, coding, business work, gym, meditation, journaling, or walking—and Monk blocks your most distracting apps until you complete that action and verify it with a quick AI scan. Your apps unlock only after you earn your dopamine, giving you a daily ritual that builds discipline and focus.

Key features include a Daily Win Ritual, Focus Schedules, Monk Mode that blocks distractions until tomorrow, and Win History to track your streaks and hours focused. It uses Apple Screen Time API to keep usage data on-device for privacy. Ideal for students, entrepreneurs, creators, athletes, and builders looking to reclaim time and sharpen their focus. A Monk subscription is required for full access.

## Rankings

- #118,601 — Overall
- #56 — screen time

## Review summary

Users largely praise Monk for helping them focus and be more productive by reducing distractions and saving time. A growing number report mental clarity benefits and less brain rot. However, reviews flag downsides including high price, paywall tactics, and blocking reliability issues that can frustrate paying users. Overall, value depends on price sensitivity and the app’s ability to consistently block apps as scheduled.

### Pros

- Focus and productivity boost by eliminating distractions, saving time.
- Reduces brain rot and mental fatigue, improving mental clarity.
- Helps with time management and reclaiming time for goals and personal life.

### Cons

- High price / expensive subscription.
- Reliability issues with blocking (scheduling sometimes fails or glitches).
- Perceived deceptive onboarding/paywall requiring payment before access.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6747911820)