Can Screen Time be used to limit certain apps only during certain timeframes?

Howdy! My question is regarding the Screen Time application. I see the different functions where you can block items, allow items, set limits on contacts, set a TIMER for how long you can use and app, and schedule COMPLETE "downtime" away from phone use. My question is regarding if there is a way to use something like "downtime" but only for particular applications. For example, every morning I work on schoolwork from 7:30AM to around 9:30AM and there are some days where I find myself distracted and playing with my phone. I don't want to completely disable my phone in case my wife needs to reach me, but I also don't want to give myself the option to distract myself (really: I should learn better self-control). My thought is that I could put all social media and games on my phone on downtime from 7AM to 10AM everyday in an attempt to keep myself from wasting time on the apps. If someone could let me know, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!

iPhone 13, iOS 16

Posted on Dec 15, 2022 5:22 AM

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Dec 17, 2022 5:49 PM in response to shadow_knight0

Hey shadow_knight0,


You can set up Screen Time where only specified apps are allowed during downtime. We'll place the link and steps to get started below.


Set up Screen Time for yourself on iPhone

Turn on downtime on demand
During downtime, only calls, messages, and apps you choose to allow are available. You can receive calls from contacts you’ve selected to allow communication with during downtime, and you can use apps you’ve chosen to allow at all times.

When you turn on downtime on demand, a five-minute reminder is sent before downtime is turned on. It stays on until the end of the day, or until the beginning of your scheduled downtime, if you’ve scheduled it.
1: Go to Settings  > Screen Time, then turn on Screen Time if you haven’t already.
2: Tap Downtime, then tap Turn On Downtime Until Tomorrow, or Turn On Downtime Until Schedule (if Scheduled is turned on).

To turn off downtime on demand, tap Turn Off Downtime.

There is a lot more information in the article we shared above. Let us know if you have any questions.



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