Spool: Screen Time Control Apple

Spool: Screen Time Control

App Blocker, Focus & Limit

Overview

Rating:
4.60 +6
(138)
Version:
3.14
Last updated: 2026-07-24
Ranking
#119,842 1,960
Overall

Features & Capabilities

Built on research-backed techniques from Harvard, Yale, UCLA, and UC Irvine. Spool reframes screen time as a habit loop rather than a discipline problem. Before you scroll, you name why you're reaching for your phone—creating a pause that weakens the craving at its source. If you repeat the same excuse, Spool can lock you out.

Why you'll love Spool: daily AI insights to surface triggers, analytics on when you reach for your phone, and instant blocking for apps and websites to reclaim focus and mental clarity. Note: all features described above require a subscription. EULA and Privacy Policy links are provided.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
Prafull Sharma
Rating:
4.60
(138)
6 new ratings
Version:
3.14 Last updated: 2026-07-24
Version code:
888697301
Creation date:
2025-10-07
Compatible devices:
Size:
271.48MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-08-12
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Contact the developer

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Developed by:
Prafull Sharma
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spool-screen-time-control/id6749428484
Website:
https://thespoolapp.com

User Reviews

Users broadly praise Spool for reducing screen time, boosting mindfulness, and helping form healthier phone habits. The app is easy to use with a strong UI, useful tutorials, and positive feedback about updates. Many report meaningful decreases in doomscrolling and improved productivity. A frequent concern is pricing, with several reviews noting that core features require a premium subscription and pricing is not always transparent. Overall, the app is seen as effective and motivating, though potential buyers should weigh the cost against the benefits.
Pros
  • Significant reduction in screen time and doomscrolling
  • Easy to use with a pleasant, intuitive UI and helpful tutorials
  • Encourages mindfulness by prompting reflection before using the phone
  • Motivates lasting habit change and improves productivity
  • Engaging features and analytics (AI insights and Spooli) with responsive updates to user requests
Cons
  • Pricing and subscription model can be costly and not upfront
  • Onboarding paywall friction (quiz leads to paid options) without clear upfront pricing
Recent reviews
I used opal before and even unrot but this is the only app that works
by Ch*****, 2026-08-04

This app worked exactly like I saw on Instagram, I was able to block reels from ig and my screentime literally went from 6 hours to 2 hours a day. I’m able to block as many apps as I need … I’ve really changed my relationship w my phone
by Ro*****, 2026-07-31
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