TimeLimit.io

Overview

TimeLimit.io is a powerful application designed to flexibly manage and limit the usage duration of applications on your devices. Whether you're a parent looking to control screen time or an individual aiming to manage your own digital habits, TimeLimit.io offers a robust suite of features to meet your needs.

Flexible Usage Management

TimeLimit.io groups applications into categories, where each category can contain one or multiple apps. You have the flexibility to define specific times when certain categories of apps should be accessible. This feature is particularly useful for preventing excessive gaming, especially during late hours. Additionally, you can set time limit rules to restrict the total usage duration per day or over multiple days, such as weekends. For instance, you might allow up to 2 hours per weekend day, but cap the total usage at 3 hours.

Extra Time and Temporary Disabling

An extra time feature is available, allowing you to extend the regular usage duration occasionally. This can be used as a reward or bonus. Furthermore, there's an option to temporarily disable all time limits, such as for an entire day or a specific hour, providing a break from the usual constraints.

Multi-User Support

TimeLimit.io supports multiple user profiles, making it ideal for shared devices like tablets. Each user profile has its own settings and time counters. Users are categorized as either parents or children. Parents have unrestricted access and can switch between different user profiles, while children are limited to their own profile.

Multi-Device Support

In scenarios where a single user owns multiple devices, TimeLimit.io allows you to assign a user to multiple devices. The usage durations are aggregated across all devices, ensuring consistent limits. When an app is allowed on one device, it is automatically available on all connected devices. Depending on the settings, only one device can be used at a time, or multiple devices simultaneously. However, in the latter case, you could exceed your total time allowance due to connection interruptions.

Connected Mode

You can view and modify settings from any linked device, enhancing convenience and accessibility. This connectivity can be configured to use your own server if desired.

Pricing and Limitations

While many features are free, some advanced functionalities require a subscription costing 1 € per month or 10 € per year in Germany. Note that TimeLimit.io may not function optimally on certain smartphone brands, primarily Huawei and Wiko. Adjusting the settings can improve performance, but it may still not be fully reliable.

Permissions and Functionality

To ensure proper functionality, TimeLimit.io utilizes several permissions:

• Usage Stats Access: Used to detect the currently active app.
• Device Admin Permission: Detects uninstallation of TimeLimit.
• Notification Access: Blocks notifications and background playback.
• Accessibility Service: Presses the home button and opens the lock screen.
• Draw Over Other Apps: Allows overlaying blocked apps.
• Location Access: Detects the WiFi network to manage app access based on your settings.

If you experience issues, they might be due to power-saving features. Refer to resources like https://dontkillmyapp.com/ for guidance on disabling these features. Contact support if needed.

Data Transmission

When using the connected mode, TimeLimit may transmit usage durations and installed apps to the parent user, if enabled.