Sparky

Take back control of your screen time by earning it instead of blocking it. Sparky is an iPhone habit and screen time app that helps you reduce mindless scrolling by rewarding healthy habits with app access, turning intentional actions into earned minutes for the apps you actually want to use.

Earn Your Screen Time Instead of Fighting It

Sparky replaces strict app blockers with a reward-based approach. Complete small daily habits like drinking water, reading, walking, or stretching to earn Energy, then spend that Energy on social media or other distracting apps. Rather than relying on willpower alone, the app creates a simple exchange between productive habits and recreational screen time.

Built on Apple's Screen Time framework, Sparky keeps your usage data on your iPhone while helping you build healthier digital habits over time.

Key Features

Earned Screen Time

Unlock app access by completing healthy habits.

Earn Energy through activities such as:

• Drinking water
• Reading
• Walking
• Breathing exercises
• Exercise and movement

then exchange it for screen time.

Time Bank

Save unused screen time for later.

Track:

• Available minutes
• Earned time
• Remaining balance
• Banked minutes
• Future screen time

through a dedicated Time Bank.

App Limits & Smart Gates

Control access to distracting apps without blocking them completely.

Set:

• Daily usage limits
• App schedules
• Access rules
• Screen time gates
• Personalized restrictions

for the apps you choose.

Progress & Streaks

Build consistency with rewards for healthy habits.

Track:

• Saver streaks
• Perfect Days
• Energy earned
• Time spent
• Time saved

to reinforce positive routines.

Widgets & Lock Screen Controls

Manage your progress without opening the app.

Features include:

• Lock Screen widgets
• Home Screen widgets
• Quick habit tracking
• Session controls
• Fast status updates

for convenient access.

Siri Integration

Control basic actions hands-free.

Use Siri to:

• Check progress
• Start sessions
• Stop sessions
• View earned time
• Manage routines

through voice commands.

Rewards & Achievements

Stay motivated through visual rewards.

Unlock:

• Earned Scenes
• Trophy shelf achievements
• Personal bests
• Monthly recaps (Pro)
• Long-term milestones

as your habits improve.

Built for Intentional Screen Time

Sparky combines habit tracking, reward-based screen time management, Apple's Screen Time integration, progress tracking, widgets, and gamification into one digital wellbeing app.

Key benefits include:

• Screen time control
• Habit tracker
• Digital wellbeing
• App blocker alternative
• Productivity app

Built For

• Students
• Professionals
• Parents
• Productivity Enthusiasts
• People Reducing Screen Time
• iPhone Users

Common Use Cases

• Reducing social media scrolling
• Building healthier habits
• Limiting distracting apps
• Creating intentional screen time
• Improving daily routines
• Tracking digital wellbeing

Why It Matters

Traditional app blockers often rely on strict restrictions that are easy to disable or frustrating to follow. Sparky takes a different approach by making screen time something you earn instead of something that's simply taken away. Completing small, realistic habits generates Energy that can be exchanged for app usage, creating a positive feedback loop instead of punishment. Combined with Apple's Screen Time controls, a Time Bank, streak tracking, widgets, Siri support, and achievement-based motivation, the app helps users build healthier digital habits while still enjoying the apps they choose to use.

Earn Your Screen Time With Healthy Habits

Complete simple daily habits to earn Energy, unlock time for your favorite apps, track your available minutes with the Time Bank, build streaks and Perfect Days, manage screen time with Apple Screen Time, and create healthier digital habits without relying on rigid app blocking.