Screen Time flaw: child can reset app limits by changing the device date
Hello,
I am a parent using Screen Time to manage my child’s access to apps like Roblox. Recently, I granted additional time until the end of the current day after the daily limit was reached. However, I realized there is no way to revoke that permission before midnight, even if circumstances change.
As a parent, I care deeply about my child’s mental health and well-being. If I notice that the granted time was excessive or no longer appropriate, I want to be able to change my decision and reduce access.
While testing, I discovered a serious flaw:
If the child manually changes the device date to the next day, all Screen Time limits and granted additional time reset immediately, restoring unrestricted access.
There is currently no way to block this behavior via Screen Time, and parents have no way of knowing unless they manually check settings.
I kindly urge Apple to:
- Allow parents to revoke additional time within the same day.
- Prevent or passcode-lock manual date/time changes while Screen Time is enabled.
Thank you for listening. Screen Time is a great idea, but this loophole undermines its purpose.
iPhone 13, iOS 18
