Apple Screen Time
Apple's built-in iOS and macOS feature providing comprehensive screen time tracking, app limits, downtime scheduling, and family sharing controls for digital wellbeing.
Last updated: 2026-03-18 21:10
Overview
Apple Screen Time is a built-in feature providing comprehensive tracking and controls for device usage across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, helping users develop healthier digital habits.
Features
- Daily & Weekly Reports: Detailed breakdowns of device and app usage
- App Limits: Set time limits for specific apps or app categories
- Downtime: Schedule time away from screens
- Always Allowed: Whitelist essential apps during downtime
- Communication Limits: Control who can be reached and when
- Content & Privacy: Restrict inappropriate content and purchases
- Cross-Device Tracking: See usage across all Apple devices
- Family Sharing: Monitor and control children's device usage
- App Usage Trends: Identify usage patterns over time
Time Awareness Benefits
Provides visibility into how time is actually spent on devices, enabling more conscious decisions about digital time allocation and reducing time-wasting behaviors.
Platform
iOS 12+, iPadOS, and macOS Catalina or later.
Pricing
Free, included with all compatible Apple devices.
Setup
Settings > Screen Time on iOS/iPadOS, or System Preferences > Screen Time on Mac.
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