Capped
Put a cap on your apps.
See where your time goes. Then take it back — with caps that actually hold.
Coming soon to the App StoreThe problem with every screen-time app you've tried
Apple's App Limits end in an "Ignore Limit" button. Reminder apps remind you while you keep scrolling. Friction apps get absorbed into the unlock gesture by week three. They all fail the same way: the person enforcing your rule is the person trying to break it — and at 11pm, that person folds.
Capped changes what breaking the rule costs.
How it works
- See the damage. Your last 7 days, per app, per day — and what it adds up to per year. (Two hours a day is 46 waking days annually. We did the math.)
- Cap your problem apps. Pick the apps, pick the minutes. Enforced through Apple's Screen Time — when the cap hits, the app is shielded, and there's no ignore button.
- Extra time has a price. More minutes exist — they're just never free. You pick the currency.
Pick your poison
The first ad buys back half your cap. Every round after pays less and costs more watching. Twelve ads a day, then the cap holds until midnight. The price of scrolling is watching ads about things you don't want. Fitting.
When willpower fails, your friends decide. Pick one person; every extra 5 minutes needs their explicit yes — a push notification, two buttons, all the power on their side. No ads, no loopholes. Why this works when willpower doesn't.
Rules your 11pm self can't repeal
Tightening a cap is instant. Loosening one takes 72 hours to kick in — undoable the whole way. You set the rules when you're strong; tired-you can't rewrite them on impulse. It's a commitment device, wearing an app icon.
Honest by design
Your app-by-app usage never leaves your iPhone — Apple's Screen Time rules keep it on-device, and we like it that way. Your accountability partner sees your requests and streaks, never your data. And if you delete Capped or revoke its permission, enforcement stops. We won't pretend otherwise — no app can truly lock you out of your own phone, and the ones that claim to are lying.
Common questions
How is this different from Apple's Screen Time limits?
Apple's limits end in an "Ignore Limit" button — one tap, back to scrolling. Capped's shield has no ignore button. Extra minutes are earned (ads) or granted (your friend), never free. More in the FAQ.
Does Capped see my screen time?
No. Per-app usage stays on your device — Apple's framework enforces that, and our privacy policy commits to it.
What does it cost?
Free with ads, forever. Accountability is $7.99/month or $47.99/year (50% off), with a 1-week free trial, billed by Apple.
Can't I just delete the app when I want to scroll?
You can — and we say so out loud. The point isn't making cheating impossible; it's making it slow, deliberate, and expensive instead of one reflexive tap. Every blocker has this caveat; we're just honest about it.
From the guides
- How to limit Instagram time on iPhoneThree ways, ranked by how hard they are to ignore at 11pm.
- iPhone Screen Time limits not working?The five leaks — and what actually holds.
- How to stop doomscrollingSeven tactics ranked by how much they hurt.
- The real math of screen timeHours a day into days a year. Bring a chair.