Screen Time Limit • Intention

Use your phone with purpose.

Every day, we pick up our phones dozens of times without thinking. A quick glance turns into an hour of scrolling.  Intention changes that pattern by making you pause before you dive in.

Instead of fighting your phone after you've already lost time, Intention creates a simple barrier: your apps are blocked by default. When you genuinely need them, you tap "Use Apps," set a time limit, and go. When time's up, they're blocked again. No willpower required — just a moment of awareness.

THE PROBLEM

Screen time apps tell you how much time you wasted — after the fact. Weekly reports don't change behavior. Neither do limits you can easily dismiss. The problem isn't information. It's that picking up your phone is effortless, and putting it down requires willpower you don't always have.

THE SOLUTION

Intention flips the script. Your selected apps start blocked. To use them, you must:

Tap "Use Apps" State your intention (what you're doing and why) Set a time limit Use your apps with purpose When time ends, apps are automatically blocked again This tiny friction — just a few seconds — is enough to break the mindless scroll cycle. You'll find yourself asking: "Do I actually need this right now?" Often, the answer is no. And you'll move on with your day.

FEATURES

Live Activity Timer See your remaining time on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. No need to open the app — your timer is always visible. When you're done early, tap "I'm Done" right from the Lock Screen.

Instant App Blocking Selected apps are shielded until you consciously choose to use them. Uses Apple's Screen Time technology for reliable, system-level blocking that works even when Intention isn't running.

Weekly Insights Track your daily screen time with a beautiful chart. See your daily average, compare to last week, and watch your progress over time. Tap to expand and see detailed week-over-week comparison.

Smart Stats Monitor your screen time, pickups, and notifications at a glance. Understand your patterns and see how your habits are changing.

Intentional Sessions Each session starts with a purpose. Write what you're doing ("checking messages from mom") and why. This simple act of stating your intention transforms mindless scrolling into purposeful use.

WHY IT WORKS

Most screen time solutions rely on willpower or punishment. Intention uses friction instead. Research shows that tiny barriers dramatically reduce impulsive behavior. You're not fighting yourself — you're just adding a speed bump that makes you think twice.

The key insight: you don't need to eliminate phone use. You need to eliminate mindless phone use. Intention lets you use your apps whenever you want — just with awareness.

PERFECT FOR

Reducing social media scrolling Staying focused during deep work Building awareness of phone habits Breaking the pickup-and-scroll loop Parents who want to model healthy phone use Anyone who feels their phone controls them PRIVACY FIRST

Your data never leaves your device. Intention doesn't collect analytics, doesn't require an account, and doesn't sell your information. Your screen time data stays between you and your phone.

GET STARTED

Select which apps to manage Grant Screen Time permission Start your first intentional session Within a week, you'll notice the difference. Not just less screen time — but more intentional screen time. You'll pick up your phone less often, use it more purposefully, and put it down without a second thought.

Your time is valuable. Use it with Intention.

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