How to set app limits on iPhone
Choose between a daily app allowance and scheduled downtime, then build a limit that fits your day.
Catto
Last updated: September 15, 2026
A little more room for your day starts with one small change. These guides explain the controls and offer experiments you can adapt to your own routine.
Choose between a daily app allowance and scheduled downtime, then build a limit that fits your day.
A practical evening experiment: choose one boundary, keep essentials available, and make tomorrow easier.
What the permission enables, what stays on your iPhone, and what to check when app blocking is not working.
Written by Catto. Product instructions are checked against the app. iPhone settings link to Apple’s documentation; labels may vary by iOS version.