Be where
your feet are.
Quality Time is a gentle screen time companion for parents who want to be more present — without guilt, without lockouts, without one more app shouting at you. Just a soft pause on the apps that pull you away, during the hours that matter most.
iPhone · iPad · Mac (M1 or later) · Apple Vision — iOS 26.2+
Kids outgrow toys and outfits.
They never outgrow time and love.
This isn't about restriction. It's a small moment of awareness — just long enough to remember who's in the room with you.
How it works
Set it once. Let it work quietly in the background.
- 1
Choose the apps that pull you in
Social media, news, email — whatever tends to steal your attention.
- 2
Set the windows that matter
Weekday evenings, weekend mornings, bath time, bedtime stories. Schedules built for real family rhythms.
- 3
Get a gentle nudge to look up
Reach for a paused app during those hours and Quality Time offers a soft pause. You can always choose to continue.
Calm by design
No scoreboards. No shame. Just a little more presence.
No shame, no streaks
No scoreboards and no guilt. Quality Time never makes you feel like you're losing.
Gentle, never harsh
No lockouts or hard blocks — just a soft reminder. You stay in control of every moment.
Set it once, forget it
Configure your apps and windows, then let it work quietly in the background.
Built for family rhythms
Weekdays, weekends, and custom windows that fit how your days actually go.
Your data stays put
Everything stays on your device. The developer collects no data from the app.
Everywhere you are
iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision. Free, with no accounts to create.
FAQ
Will it lock me out of my apps?
No. Quality Time never blocks or locks anything. When you reach for a paused app during a window you chose, it offers a gentle nudge to look up — and you can always continue.
Is it really free?
Yes. Free to download, with no accounts to create.
Does it collect my data?
No. Your data stays on your device — the developer collects nothing from the app.
Which devices does it run on?
iPhone, iPad, Mac (M1 chip or later), and Apple Vision. Requires iOS / iPadOS / macOS / visionOS 26.2 or later.
Will it nag me all day?
No. It only offers a pause for the apps and hours you choose. Outside those windows, it stays out of your way.
Pause. Look up. Connect.
Put the phone down and be present with the people who matter most.
Download on theApp Store