YourHour

YourHour is a screen-time app for Android and iOS that tracks device use and offers app limits and tools for digital habits. Its dashboard shows usage time, unlocks, frequently used apps and daily trends, with reports by day, week and month. It can block Reels and endless scrolling; the Android listing names Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts and Facebook Reels. Mindful Pause can put a breathing exercise or reflection prompt before selected apps open. YourHour also supports Android TV, where users can set limits, view usage and lock apps remotely from a phone. Parents can approve temporary TV extensions of 5 minutes, 15 minutes or 1 hour. Core tracking can work offline. Device usage data is processed locally, while some features may request a name, email, birth date and country. On Android, Reel Blocker and Focus use AccessibilityService, with accessibility data processed on-device. The free download contains ads and in-app purchases. Pro costs $1.99 a month or $12.99 a year; PDF and XLSX report exports are Premium features. iPhone requires iOS 18.0 or later.

YourHour combines usage reports, app blocking and focus tools, with Android TV controls as an additional option. The free download is available, while report exports require Premium and Pro subscriptions have listed monthly and yearly prices.

YourHour may suit students, professionals and parents looking to monitor app use or set limits across phones and Android TV. iPhone users need iOS 18.0 or later.

YourHour is a screen-time app for people who want both a clear picture of their habits and tools to change them. It is especially suited to Android users and households managing Android TV use. Its broad set of tracking and blocking tools is appealing, though the Pro plans leave buyers without a clear account of what their subscription adds.

Overview

YourHour connects usage tracking with interventions: it shows where time goes, then offers limits, focus sessions and prompts to help users interrupt automatic scrolling. Core tracking can work offline, making the app useful even without an internet connection. Android TV controls extend its reach to household viewing, including phone-based limits and remote locks. That combination favors people looking to manage personal device habits or a family’s TV use; it is less suited to anyone who needs clearly defined paid-plan limits before subscribing.

Key features

Tracking and reports

The dashboard tracks usage time, unlock counts, top apps and daily trends. Daily, weekly and monthly reports give users several ways to review patterns, while application limits, scheduled limits and focus sessions turn observation into action. PDF and XLSX exports are Premium features, so users who need downloadable reports should budget for a paid subscription.

Blocking and focus

YourHour can block Reels and endless scrolling, including Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts and Facebook Reels. Mindful Pause can show a breathing exercise or reflection prompt before selected apps open. These tools address habitual checking directly, although the Android app uses AccessibilityService for its Reel Blocker and Focus features. Google Play says accessibility data is processed locally on the device.

Android TV controls

From a phone, users can set Android TV app limits, check usage and remotely lock TV apps. Parents can approve temporary extensions of 5 minutes, 15 minutes or 1 hour. This makes YourHour a practical option for households that want phone and TV controls together, though the TV tools are specifically for Android TV.

Privacy and retention

YourHour says device usage data is processed locally and that it does not sell personal information. Some features may request a name, email, date of birth and country. Daily usage logs are retained for 90 days, and account deletion has a 30-day grace period. That retention window gives users a defined history period, but it may not suit anyone who needs longer-term records.

Pricing

The Free plan costs nothing and provides a free download, but contains ads and in-app purchases. It is the sensible starting point for users who want to explore tracking and limits before paying. PDF and XLSX exports require Premium, so users who need reports in those formats should expect an upgrade.

YourHour Pro Monthly costs $1.99 a month, while YourHour Pro Yearly costs $12.99 a year. The yearly subscription costs less over a full year than paying the monthly price for twelve months, making it the lower-cost choice for committed users.

Platforms

YourHour supports Android, iOS and Android TV. The iPhone app requires iOS 18.0 or later. Core usage tracking can work offline; Android TV management is performed from a phone.

Who it's for

YourHour names students, professionals and parents among its intended users. Students and professionals may value the reports, scheduled limits and focus sessions, while parents can use phone controls to manage Android TV apps and approve short extensions. iPhone owners should check that their device runs iOS 18.0 or later before choosing it.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Usage reports, scheduled limits, focus sessions and scrolling blocks combine tracking with practical interventions.
• Pros: Phone-based Android TV limits, remote locks and parent-approved extensions serve households managing TV use.
• Pros: Core tracking can work offline, and usage data is processed locally.
• Cons: The Pro plans’ exact included limits are unclear, making it harder to compare what each subscription buys.
• Cons: Report exports are Premium features, while the free download contains ads and in-app purchases.
• Cons: The iPhone app requires iOS 18.0 or later, and retained daily logs cover 90 days.

Alternatives

Screen Time Management Apps is the broader category to browse when you want to compare more options. Choose Lock Me Out if you want an Android alternative with a free version; AppBlock is another free Android option that also supports iOS and browser extensions. For Apple households, Apple Screen Time is a free built-in option for iOS and macOS, with child controls managed through Family Sharing and individual Apple Accounts. Freedom is a better fit for people seeking blocking and multi-device sync across a wider range of platforms. Google Digital Wellbeing is a free Android option. Jomo suits users looking for an iOS and macOS alternative with a free plan and a student annual plan. Opal offers a free plan across iOS, Android and Mac with one rule, app blocking and basic timers. Roots is an iOS alternative with a monthly Plus plan.

Verdict

YourHour is a strong match for Android users who want usage insight paired with concrete tools to curb scrolling, and for families that want to manage Android TV apps from a phone. Its offline tracking, local processing and varied interventions strengthen the case. Look elsewhere if you need clearly defined paid-plan limits, longer usage history or iPhone support below iOS 18.0.