Screen time guides for iPhone

Start with the iPhone settings you already have, then choose a change you can try during your own day.

These guides cover built-in Screen Time and Focus, practical habits, and Mirror as an option when you want additional controls. Apple instructions were checked on October 15, 2026, with iOS versions labelled where menus differ.

• How can you stop scrolling in bed on an iPhone?

  To stop scrolling in bed, set an evening Screen Time schedule and reduce notification interruptions with Focus. Put your phone somewhere you have to get up to reach, and decide what you’ll do after your last check.

• How do you block apps at bedtime on an iPhone?

  To block apps at bedtime, schedule app access in Screen Time and check which apps stay allowed. The settings differ between iOS 27 and iOS 26; choose the instructions that match your phone.

• Can an iPhone app blocker stop you switching it off at midnight?

  An iPhone app blocker can add steps or waiting time before you change a rule. Choose the commitment and recovery path you want before relying on a block at midnight.

• How can you reduce screen time on an iPhone?

  To reduce screen time on an iPhone, review where the time goes and choose one app or period to change. Try Apple’s built-in limits and Focus before paying for an additional screen time app.

Choosing an app? Read the screen time app comparisons.