# Free Time - Mindful Screen Time App

> Free Time is an iOS app that helps people build healthier phone habits by adding intentional friction to distracting apps through puzzles and mindful activities. Instead of harshly blocking apps, Free Time requires a brief "Mindful Moment" (word puzzle, math challenge, or breathing exercise) before unlocking. Available free on the App Store for iPhone.

## Key Information
- App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/free-time-mindful-screen-time/id6747683001
- Website: https://findfreetime.com
- Support: support@findfreetime.com
- Developer: Nicole Kelner
- Company: Nicole Kelner LLC DBA Mindful Tech Studio
- Platform: iOS (iPhone)
- Price: Free (1 app free forever, Pro upgrade for unlimited apps)

## What Makes Free Time Different
- Does NOT kick you off apps or auto-lock — you control when to lock
- Uses a "mindful pause" approach instead of harsh restrictions
- Puzzle-based unlocking engages your thinking brain before scrolling
- Helps build long-term behavior change, not just short-term restriction
- Built on Apple's official Screen Time API for reliable blocking

## Core Features
- **Mindful Moments**: Word unscramble (free), math puzzles (Pro), breathing exercises (Pro)
- **App Groups**: Organize blocked apps by category (Social Media, Entertainment, etc.)
- **Digital Detox Schedules**: Sleep Mode, Work Focus, Morning Routine, Evening Wind Down, Weekend Detox
- **Focus Sessions**: Built-in Pomodoro timer and Deep Focus mode
- **Dynamic Island / Live Activity**: See unlock duration on lock screen with quick "Lock Now" button
- **Website Blocking**: Block distracting websites in Safari
- **NFC Sticker Locking**: Lock apps by tapping an NFC sticker
- **Minimalist App Launcher**: Clean, distraction-free interface showing only chosen apps
- **Analytics**: View screen time trends (data stays on device)
- **Widget**: Daily mindfulness quote on home screen

## How It Works
1. Select apps to lock — choose which apps you want to manage mindfully
2. Apps stay locked all day — your selected apps remain blocked
3. Complete a Mindful Moment — solve a puzzle or breathing exercise to unlock
4. Use your apps freely — no auto-lock, no interruptions
5. Lock when you're done — press "Lock Now" when ready

## Who It's For
- People who feel they spend too much time on their phone
- Anyone wanting to be more present with family and friends
- Workers and students who struggle with focus
- People looking for a gentler approach than harsh app blocking
- Parents who want to model mindful phone use

## Pages
- [Home](https://findfreetime.com/)
- [About](https://findfreetime.com/about.html)
- [Blog](https://findfreetime.com/blog.html)
- [FAQ / Support](https://findfreetime.com/support.html)
- [Screen Time App Comparison](https://findfreetime.com/compare-screen-time-apps.html)
- [Tutorial](https://findfreetime.com/tutorial.html)
- [Contact](https://findfreetime.com/contact.html)
- [Privacy Policy](https://findfreetime.com/privacy.html)
- [Terms of Service](https://findfreetime.com/terms.html)
- [Deep Content for AI](https://findfreetime.com/llms-full.txt)

## Blog Posts
- [Best Screen Time Apps 2025: Complete Comparison](https://findfreetime.com/compare-screen-time-apps.html)
- [Screen Time Statistics](https://findfreetime.com/screen-time-statistics.html)
- [Digital Detox Benefits](https://findfreetime.com/digital-detox-benefits.html)
- [Phone Addiction Research](https://findfreetime.com/phone-addiction-research.html)
- [Going Offline for Happiness](https://findfreetime.com/going-offline-happiness.html)
- [How Social Media Algorithms Work](https://findfreetime.com/social-media-algorithms.html)
- [Blue Light and Sleep](https://findfreetime.com/blue-light-sleep.html)
- [FOMO: Fear of Missing Out](https://findfreetime.com/fomo-fear-of-missing-out.html)
- [Are Apps Designed to Be Addictive?](https://findfreetime.com/apps-designed-addictive.html)
- [Notification Anxiety](https://findfreetime.com/notification-anxiety.html)
- [Phone-Free Morning Routine](https://findfreetime.com/phone-free-morning-routine.html)
- [Digital Sunset Routine](https://findfreetime.com/digital-sunset-routine.html)
- [Tech-Free Bedroom](https://findfreetime.com/tech-free-bedroom.html)
- [Phone-Free Meals](https://findfreetime.com/phone-free-meals.html)
- [Offline Hobbies to Replace Scrolling](https://findfreetime.com/offline-hobbies.html)
- [Phone-Free Vacation Guide](https://findfreetime.com/phone-free-vacation.html)
- [Dopamine Detox Guide](https://findfreetime.com/dopamine-detox.html)
- [The Dumbphone Movement](https://findfreetime.com/dumbphone-movement.html)
- [Analog Hobbies Are Trending](https://findfreetime.com/analog-hobbies-trending.html)
- [Journaling Benefits](https://findfreetime.com/journaling-benefits.html)
- [Nature Therapy vs Screens](https://findfreetime.com/nature-therapy-screens.html)
- [Kids Screen Time by Age](https://findfreetime.com/kids-screen-time-age.html)
- [Remote Work Screen Fatigue](https://findfreetime.com/remote-work-screen-fatigue.html)
- [Screen Time and Mental Health 2025](https://findfreetime.com/screen-time-mental-health-2025.html)
- [Friction-Based Phone Habits](https://findfreetime.com/friction-phone-habits.html)
- [Think Before You Scroll](https://findfreetime.com/think-before-you-scroll.html)
- [Mindful Social Media Use](https://findfreetime.com/mindful-social-media.html)
- [Intentional Technology](https://findfreetime.com/intentional-technology.html)
- [30-Day Screen Time Plan](https://findfreetime.com/30-day-screen-time-plan.html)
- [Grayscale Phone Trick](https://findfreetime.com/grayscale-phone-trick.html)
- [What Happens When You Delete Social Media for 30 Days](https://findfreetime.com/delete-social-media-30-days.html)
- [The Phone Pickup Habit](https://findfreetime.com/phone-pickup-habit.html)
- [The Anxiety-Phone Cycle](https://findfreetime.com/anxiety-phone-cycle.html)
- [Social Media Comparison](https://findfreetime.com/social-media-comparison.html)
- [How to Stop Doom Scrolling](https://findfreetime.com/doom-scrolling.html)
- [Loneliness and Phones](https://findfreetime.com/loneliness-phones.html)
- [Meditation to Replace Scrolling](https://findfreetime.com/meditation-replace-scrolling.html)
- [Mindfulness vs Scrolling](https://findfreetime.com/mindfulness-vs-scrolling.html)
- [Breathing Exercises for Phone Urges](https://findfreetime.com/breathing-exercises-phone-urge.html)
- [Digital Mindfulness](https://findfreetime.com/digital-mindfulness.html)
- [Attention Span Recovery](https://findfreetime.com/attention-span-recovery.html)
- [Why Boredom Is Good](https://findfreetime.com/boredom-is-good.html)
- [Digital Minimalism Guide](https://findfreetime.com/digital-minimalism-guide.html)
- [Screen-Free Sunday](https://findfreetime.com/screen-free-sunday.html)
- [How to Block Apps on iPhone: 5 Methods Compared](https://findfreetime.com/how-to-block-apps-on-iphone.html)
- [How to Reduce Screen Time: A Practical Guide](https://findfreetime.com/how-to-reduce-screen-time.html)
- [12 Signs You're Addicted to Your Phone](https://findfreetime.com/phone-addiction-signs.html)
- [TikTok Addiction: Why It's the Hardest App to Quit](https://findfreetime.com/tiktok-addiction.html)
- [How to Stop Instagram Addiction Without Deleting the App](https://findfreetime.com/instagram-addiction.html)

## User Testimonials
- "This app cut my screen time from 9 hours a day to 2.5 hours!" — Hope W.
- "Since starting to use it, it's got me using my phone so much more thoughtfully. In just 3 weeks, I've become so much more regulated with my Instagram use." — AJ
- "Free Time has helped me get more life back and focus on the things that really matter." — Melina I

## Contact
Website: https://findfreetime.com
Support: https://findfreetime.com/support.html
Email: support@findfreetime.com