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.
Hey everyone! 👋
Clint here, founder of Roots - I'm excited to share what we've been working on, and offer you a sweet discount for you to try it out.
🌳 What is Roots?
Roots helps you build a better relationship with your phone — by quantifying your digital dopamine, helping you replace time spent scrolling with better things, and adding a little friction to those troublesome apps.
💡 What problem do we solve?
Our phones are incredible tools, but they can also be very addicting. We help you build a thoughtful relationship with your phone — so you can scroll less, be more present, and unlock time for better things.
✅ How is Roots different?
There are other screen time apps, and Apple even has some built in tools that can help, but we're different, and here's why:
- Monitor Digital Dopamine (not all screen time is equal)
- Block apps with Monk Mode (limits you can't skip)
- Track your Balance Score (like a sleep score for your phone)
- Set up Scroll Replacements (for me, it's reading and walking outside)
- Build a streak and earn cheat days (scroll away, guilt free)
🎯 Who is Roots for?
We all struggle with our phone screen time, but we've found Roots adds the most value for working professionals, parents, remote workers, and health enthusiasts who want to:
- Unlock more time
- Boost productivity
- Improve your wellbeing
- Strengthen relationships
- Get better sleep
📱Does it actually work?
Our average user is saving 2 hours per day thanks to Roots. We have a lot of people who have tried countless other apps, and tricks to limit screen time — and they're telling us Roots is the first thing they've actually been able to stick to.
💰Special offer for Product Hunt:
Try Roots free for 7 days, plus get 50% off our paid plan (so, only ~$2.50 per month) with discount code "PH50".
Plus, we offer free and discounted subscriptions through our needs-based program for students, teachers, and other folks who need a little help.
❓Frequently asked questions:
- What exactly are digital dopamine hits? The best way to describe it simply is to think of all the taps, scrolls, notifications, and attention grabbing content you engage with — all of these little things can trigger the little dopamine 'hit'.
- What if it doesn't work for me? We offer a free trial, and 100% money-back guarantee
Hey. Congratulations on the launch! This is truly meaningful for me. I have to use laptops everyday for work, which cause a great pressure to my eyes. When I come back home, I feel boring and prefer to scroll social medias without any intention. I would be happy if there's an app that could help me away from phone.
And my question is, does this app have some interesting ideas provided for users ? Then can can do something instead of playing the phone.
I've been using Opal for 6 months now. When I first saw this product, it looked very similar. But after digging in a bit, it seems you've come up with a better solution and you've addressed my biggest issue with Opal.
Opal allows me to categorize screen time as good or bad, but the reporting treats all screen time the same.
I don't care about my screen time, I care about WASTED time. There is a big difference.
Looking forward to giving Roots a try!
Congrats!😁 I like that you're not just focusing on screen time but on the quality of our interactions.
I love that Roots offers personalized recommendations for Scroll Replacements. It’s tailored to my interests and helps me find better ways to spend my time.
I appreciate the design of Roots. It’s user-friendly and makes managing my screen time feel less like a chore and more like a positive change.
Looks interesting. I wanted to try it, but it is not available till 1 December 2024. Fake launch?
I set Roots to block social media during specific hours, and it’s been a huge help in reducing distractions and staying focused.
I’ve found the Balance Score to be a great motivator. Seeing my score improve makes me want to continue reducing my screen time.
Hi, I wanted to try it, but seemed like your app has a regional lock. Not available in other stores like Singapore?
I love the idea of building a streak and earning cheat days. It’s motivating to keep up good habits and have a little flexibility too.
I appreciate the detailed insights Roots provides about my phone usage. It’s more than just screen time, it’s about understanding how I use my phone.
I’ve been able to reduce my screen time significantly with Roots. The app’s features are intuitive and really help me stay mindful of my phone habits.
I like the feature that blocks apps with just the right amount of friction. It makes it harder to mindlessly scroll and easier to be intentional with my phone usage.
I appreciate the free trial and money-back guarantee. It shows confidence in the product and makes it easy to give Roots a try.
Congrats on launching Roots! This is a brilliant concept. Giving people a way to track their digital dopamine dependence and break the phone addiction cycle is much needed. I can't wait to see how Roots empowers users to reclaim control of their time and attention. Keep innovating!
Love the message behind Roots! "Break your phone addiction" resonates with so many of us glued to our screens. The idea of quantifying phone usage and its impact is a powerful way to raise awareness. Congrats on launching Roots and offering a potential solution to a growing problem.
