Our latest update forces you to pet your dog before you can scroll on social media. Turn a mindless habit into real world joy, and add a little friction to your doom scrolling. This isn’t just cute — it’s behavioral science meets emotional design.

Roots is not just another screen time app. We're the first to quantify the digital dopamine you get from using your phone, and we help you build a better relationship with your phone from the ground up.

Join challenges that keep you from doom scrolling. Our weekly 24-hour challenges help you reset and build better habits — by limiting the number of times you can open distracting apps.