Earn, spend, repeat
Focus first. Unlock time later.
Start a reading, study, exercise, or mindfulness session. As you build momentum, BrainShift adds to your earned screen-time balance so the time you spend feels deliberate.
BrainShift for iPhone and iPad
Earn screen time.
Make it count.
Turn focus, Plans, movement, and better routines into time you can use with intention. BrainShift makes the progress visible—without the guilt.
A positive screen-time control app
A better loop for your phone.
BrainShift is not just a timer or an app blocker. It gives you a practical loop: do something that matters, earn time, choose your boundary, and see the difference add up.
Plans that carry the day
Make the next right thing easier.
Organize to-dos into lists with dates and priorities. Keep work, personal tasks, and everyday plans together, then complete what matters and connect your effort to a reward.
Boundaries on your terms
Block distractions when you want to.
Choose the distracting apps and websites that use your earned time. Optional Screen Time controls, focus protection, and Emergency Access give you a firmer boundary without taking away your choice.
A calmer end to the day
Protect your sleep window.
Set a bedtime and wake-up time, then use the optional Sleep Challenge to keep your nighttime boundary in place. Apple Health access is optional and stays under your control.
Habits throughout your day
Build routines that stick.
Plan reading, movement, mindfulness, and offline time around your day. Use the weekly view to see your habits organized by morning, afternoon, and evening, then start a session when you are ready.
Private by design
Your progress stays yours.
BrainShift keeps Screen Time and Health data on your device, with no account or cloud sync. Limited product analytics are optional and exclude your personal content. Apple system features and sharing follow your choices. Read the Privacy Policy.
Questions, answered
Before you get started.
How do I earn screen time with BrainShift?
Start a focus timer for reading, study, exercise, or mindfulness, complete eligible Plans, and optionally connect Apple Health for eligible activity. BrainShift converts qualifying progress into an on-device screen-time balance using your selected difficulty and earning rules.
What happens when my earned time runs out?
BrainShift shields the distracting apps and websites you selected through Apple Screen Time. You can earn more time or use limited Emergency Access when eligible.
Which apps and websites can I block?
You choose apps, app categories, and websites from Apple’s Screen Time picker. BrainShift applies your selections on your device, subject to Apple’s Screen Time behavior.
Can I open a blocked app in an emergency?
Yes. When eligible, BrainShift offers limited Emergency Access, including a short Quick Access window for an individual app. Availability depends on the active blocking mode and your remaining daily Emergency Access allowance.
What is free, and what requires BrainShift Plus?
The core reading timer, screen-time budget loop, basic Earn Today experience, suggested Plans, and weekly Profile trend are free. BrainShift Plus adds premium activities, Custom Plans, Commitment Mode, productive-app earning, the sleep program, custom earning rules, and deeper history and personalization.
Where can I download BrainShift?
BrainShift is available now on the App Store for iPhone and iPad.
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Build a better relationship with your screen.
BrainShift is available now on the App Store for iPhone and iPad.