Roots: Screen Time Control

Roots: Screen Time Control

By MWM

Roots is a productivity tool designed to help users manage screen time and reduce digital distractions through app blocking and usage tracking. The app differentiates itself by incorporating behavioral challenges developed with a neuroscientist to help users build healthier relationships with their devices.

Overview · Full Intel report in progress

The App DNA

What makes this app unique?

For Individuals seeking to improve focus, reduce mindless scrolling, and establish better digital boundaries.

What does it look like?

Key features

App and Website Blockingstandard

Allows users to restrict access to specific apps or websites based on time limits or frequency of use.

Scheduled Downtimestandard

Enables intentional periods of restricted access, such as mindful mornings or evening wind-down sessions.

Phone Detox Challengesstandard

Provides personalized, competitive challenges designed to help users reduce phone dependency.

Monk Modestandard

A dedicated blocking feature designed to facilitate deep focus by restricting app access.

How much does it cost?

freemium

Velocity

Intense developmentShow more...

5 versions in history. Development pace: intense.

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Who built it?

MWM

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User Sentiment

What do users think recently?

How are ratings & reviews evolving?

Aug 10: 1 reviews (1 positive · 0 neutral · 0 negative)Aug 31: 2 reviews (2 positive · 0 neutral · 0 negative)Sep 7: 2 reviews (1 positive · 0 neutral · 1 negative)Sep 14: 2 reviews (2 positive · 0 neutral · 0 negative)Sep 21: 1 reviews (1 positive · 0 neutral · 0 negative)Sep 28: 1 reviews (1 positive · 0 neutral · 0 negative)Oct 5: 7 reviews (6 positive · 0 neutral · 1 negative)7Oct 12: 3 reviews (2 positive · 0 neutral · 1 negative)Oct 19: 3 reviews (3 positive · 0 neutral · 0 negative)Oct 26: 4 reviews (4 positive · 0 neutral · 0 negative)Nov 2: 4 reviews (3 positive · 0 neutral · 1 negative)Nov 9: 3 reviews (2 positive · 0 neutral · 1 negative)Aug 10Nov 9
Positive Neutral Negative
3.7

Weekly average review rating

App Store
4.74 · 2k

Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.

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Competition

Competitive landscape for Roots: Screen Time Control

How's the Productivity market?

The rivals identified

The Analyst's Read

Key takeaways for Roots: Screen Time Control

Where is it heading?

Bottom line

Roots combines standard usage-limiting features with behavioral science-backed challenges to help users actively curb phone addiction.

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Marlvel.ai. “Roots: Screen Time Control Intelligence Report.” Updated May 19, 2026. https://marlvel.ai/apps/com-clintjar-rootvf

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