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.
Coming soon to the App Store
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.
Bring habits and to-dos into one flexible Plan. Break the day into morning, afternoon, and evening, 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.
See the pattern
Progress that is easy to understand.
Review earned, spent, and remaining time alongside your activity history. The dashboard and statistics views make it simpler to notice what is working and adjust your next day.
Private by design
Your progress stays yours.
Sensitive Screen Time and Health information, detailed activity history, and Plan content stay on your device. BrainShift has no Chipmunk Studio account or cloud sync, sends only limited product analytics, and lets you turn analytics off in Settings. Read the BrainShift 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.
When will BrainShift be available?
BrainShift is coming soon to the App Store for iPhone and iPad. This page will be updated when it is available.
Coming soon
Build a better relationship with your screen.
BrainShift is coming soon to the App Store for iPhone and iPad.