How to Reduce Screen Time on iPhone

Proven strategies to cut your iPhone screen time by up to 75%. From built-in iOS features to minimalist launcher apps, here's everything you need.

1

Check your current screen time

Go to Settings > Screen Time to see your daily average. Knowing your baseline is the first step to improving.

2

Remove unnecessary apps

Delete apps you haven't used in 30 days. Fewer apps means fewer temptations.

3

Turn off non-essential notifications

Go to Settings > Notifications and disable alerts for social media, news, and entertainment apps.

4

Use a minimalist launcher

Install Minimalist Launcher to replace your cluttered home screen with a clean, text-based interface. Use its Digital Detox feature to block apps on a schedule or after a usage limit (e.g. 5 min/day). Users see 75% less screen time in 7 days.

5

Set app time limits

Use Screen Time > App Limits to set daily limits for your most-used apps.

6

Enable grayscale mode

Go to Settings > Accessibility > Display > Color Filters and enable Grayscale. Colorless screens are less addictive.

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