●   A little less scrolling. A little more living.

Escape the scroll.
Grow your focus.

Your attention deserves somewhere better to go. Block distracting apps, make room for mindful pauses, and build healthier phone habits — one day at a time.

Download on the App Store

Free to start. No account needed. For iPhone.

Room to breathe.A cheerful green sprout growing beside a ladybugSmall steps. Real growth.Good habits start with a little space.
Built on Apple Screen TimeFocus on your termsNo account required

Get more life back.

Not another thing to keep checking. A gentler way to put your phone down.

1

Choose your distractions.

Pick the apps that pull you in. Use Apple Screen Time to set boundaries where you need them most.

2

Make room for your day.

Create focus schedules for work, dinner, family time, bedtime, or weekends. Your time, your rules.

3

Let better habits grow.

Pause before you scroll, build daily focus streaks, and see your progress in clear usage insights.

A clearer picture.
A calmer day.

Understand where your time goes. Then decide where you want it to go.

SproutGuard daily screen time dashboard

Master your time

Screen time, pickups, and your biggest distractions at a glance.

SproutGuard focus schedules

Protect what matters

Make space for work, family, sleep, and everything in between.

SproutGuard weekly usage insights

See your progress

Build consistency with weekly insights and daily encouragement.

SproutGuard mindful app blocking screen

A pause.
Not another scroll.

Opening an app can be automatic. Continuing doesn’t have to be.

SproutGuard turns distracting app moments into intentional pauses. A short breathing exercise or math challenge gives you a moment to decide what comes next.

Make space for focus

Your habits.
Your device.

A calmer way to use Apple Screen Time.

SproutGuard uses Apple Screen Time and Family Controls APIs to help you choose apps, apply focus rules, and see usage insights. Monitoring and blocking run on your device, through Apple’s system permissions.

No account needed. We do not sell personal usage data.

Read our privacy policy

Start small.
Grow at your own pace.

The essentials to get started, with more flexibility when you need it.

Free to start

Build your everyday focus habit.

  • App blocking with one blocking rule
  • Daily screen time and app usage tracking
  • Daily focus streaks
  • Gentle reminders

SproutGuard Premium

Make more room for your routines.

  • Unlimited blocking rules
  • Full weekly insights and usage trends
  • All block screen activities, including Math Game

Optional auto-renewing subscription. See current pricing in the app. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings.

A few things to know.

Do I need an account?

No. You can start using SproutGuard without signing up or logging in.

Why does it ask for Screen Time access?

Apple’s permission allows SproutGuard to block the apps you select and provide usage insights. You remain in control of these permissions in your device settings.

What devices are supported?

SproutGuard is designed for iPhone running iOS 18 or later. Screen Time permission is required for blocking and usage insights.

Where can I get help?

Email support.samwork@gmail.com for questions, bug reports, or feature requests.

Start growing your focus today.

Less time on your phone. More room for you.

Get SproutGuard for iPhone

A little help along the way

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