How to Set Time Limit For an App on iOS

With the increasing use of gauges, digital wellbeing is now one of the most talked subjects in recent years. All tech companies are now trying to give users the option to limit gadgets usage. Apple has also added a digital wellbeing feature in iOS 12. Apple calls it Screen Time. In this section, Apple gives users an overview of smartphone and apps usage So, you get an idea of how much time you are spending on an App. This helps you to control your smartphone addiction. It also lets you limit the usage time for apps if you want. In this article, I will tell you how to set the app limit for a specific app.

Set Time Limit For an App on iOS

To set the app limit for an app, open the Settings app and then tap Screen Time. It will show you a graph showing how you are using your device. On the screen, you will also see the option App Limits. Tap on it.

Now click on Add Limit. It will show you app categories. You can either select the whole category or tap on the category name to show the apps list of that specific category. Select all the apps or a category for which you want to add App Limit and click Next located at the top left corner.

Here you will be asked to set the time limit. You can also set a limit for different days of the week. For this, tap “Customize Days.” When you are done, save the settings.

Now you know how you can set App Limits. If you think you are using social media too much and are wasting enough time, you ca keep App Limits. You can always delete app limits if you want.