Comparisons

Why Screen Time Limits Fail (And What Actually Works)

You set a limit. You tap ignore. Sound familiar? Here's why software-only blocks don't stick.

By timeout.

The ignore button problem

Screen Time limits feel strict until you're one tap away from breaking them. That's not discipline — that's a suggestion.

Physical friction wins

timeout. adds a step you can't dismiss with muscle memory: tap the card. No loopholes. No easy way around it.

Try it yourself

Pick your worst time-sink app. Lock it behind the card for one week. See what changes.