How RotRace uses Screen Time

RotRace helps adults reduce distracting screen time through opt-in challenges. We integrate with Apple’s Screen Time API via the Family Controls entitlement.

What we do

Adults create or join time-boxed challenges, choose which apps or categories to cut back on, and track progress. Challenges can be free or include optional entry-fee contests similar to DietBet-style “contests,” not gambling.

Why we need Family Controls

• Show Apple’s system UI so the device owner can choose which apps/categories to limit.
• Apply OS-level blocking to those selections while the challenge is active.
• Read Screen Time usage for only the selected apps/categories to compute stats, leaderboards, and optional contest results.

Only the system Screen Time API provides tamper-resistant limits and trusted usage data for fair challenges.

User control

• Explicit opt-in via the system dialog; adults 18+ only.
• Per-app/category selection in Apple’s picker—no full app inventory is required.
• Revoke or leave anytime; all apps become available immediately and collection stops.
• Sharing with friends is optional: keep data private, share aggregated challenge stats, or share per-app usage for the selections you chose.

Data use and retention

• Screen Time data is used only for limits, stats, leaderboards, and optional contest payouts.
• No ads, cross-app tracking, or resale—ever.
• Retained only as long as needed to display results and handle short post-challenge reviews or disputes, then deleted.

Questions?

Email hello@rotrace.app and we’ll help.