Earned access
Earn Screen Time With Real-World Goals
Yes. That is the core PlanKept idea: screen time can become something you earn back by completing real-world goals such as steps, workouts, study blocks, routines, or weekly habit quotas.
- Earn social apps after a walk.
- Earn video apps after studying.
- Earn weekend app access after a weekly habit quota.
Earned access feels different
A block that only says no can feel arbitrary. Earned access gives the restriction a direction. The app is not gone forever; it waits until the plan you chose has actually moved.
Why PlanKept is built for this
PlanKept connects app controls to a plan state. The blocker, reminder, recurrence, Proof Review, and analytics all point at the same question: did the real-world plan clear?
- Use blocks or minute caps as pressure.
- Use Proof Review or allowed Apple Health data as the unlock path.
- Use recurrence when the same earned-access rule should return.
Best use cases
Earned screen time is strongest when the goal is specific, useful, and close enough to the app habit that the reward actually matters.
FAQ
Direct answers
Is earned screen time only for kids?
No. Adults often need the same structure: do the important thing first, then make the distracting app available again.
Can I use this with minute caps instead of full blocks?
Yes. A lighter cap can be the right fit when a full block is too heavy. The important part is that app access reflects the real-world plan.