Note: BetterYou now only supports Daily Screen Time Report screenshots for this feature to better support new goal logging and reporting we've rolled out!

Your Data is Fully Secured & Will Never Be Shared

Screenshots are never uploaded to our servers. We use Apple's secure iOS image processing tools to detect time on apps and to ensure we're only looking at screenshots. All of your data is encrypted and stored to the highest of standards, and we never share individual data.

🎯 How It Works

BetterYou monitors your progress for specific goals by adding up the time you spend on apps that help you achieve them.

For the BetterYou app to log this on an iOS device, we will need you to take screenshots of your Daily Screen Time summary that includes the apps that you want credit for.

📱 Setting Up Photo Library Permissions

Initial Permission Setup

Automatic Prompt: The app will automatically prompt you for photo library access when you set up an app-based goal
Manual Access: You can also grant permissions from your profile page in the app:
- Navigate to Account tab (bottom navigation)
- Tap Account Settings (gear icon in top right)
- Scroll down to "SYSTEM PERMISSIONS"
- Tap "Open App Permissions" to access your device settings
- Enable "Photos" permission for BetterYou

Permission Options

"All Photos": Recommended for seamless screenshot detection
"Selected Photos": You'll need to manually select screenshots each time
"None": Screenshot detection won't work

📸 How to Capture Screen Time Screenshots

Step-by-Step Process

Open your phone Settings
Scroll down and tap on "Screen Time"
Right below the dashboard, tap on "See All Activity"
Take screenshots of today's Screen Time using the bar chart
Take a screenshot of the dashboard and save it to your photos
Click "Show More" under "Most Used"
Take screenshots of your screen time list
Scroll and take screenshots of the Most Used list until you've captured the apps that best support your BetterYou goals!

Pro Tips

Daily Screenshots: Take screenshots once a day for best results
Capture All Relevant Apps: Make sure to include apps that contribute to your goals
Save to Photos: Screenshots must be saved to your Photos app for detection

🔄 Automatic Processing

The app will work in the background to:

Detect new screenshots in your Photos app
Process Screen Time data automatically
Update relevant goals based on app usage
Send notifications when screenshots are detected and processed

Processing time: Updates typically occur within a few minutes of taking screenshots.

🚨 Troubleshooting

If Screenshots Aren't Being Detected

Check App Version
- Navigate to Account tab
- Scroll to the bottom to see if an update is available
- Update the app if needed
Verify Photo Library Permissions
- Go to Account → Account Settings (Gear icon) → System Permissions
- Ensure "Photos" shows "Currently granted" with teal checkmarks
- If not, tap "Open App Permissions" and enable Photos access
Refresh the App
- Navigate to Goals tab
- Pull down from the top of the screen to refresh
- Wait a few minutes for processing
Check Screenshot Quality
- Ensure screenshots are clear and readable
- Make sure they include the full Screen Time data
- Verify they're saved to your Photos app

Common Issues

Permission Denied: Re-enable Photos access in device settings
Screenshots Not Detected: Try taking a new screenshot and wait a few minutes
Goals Not Updating: Pull down to refresh the Goals tab
Processing Delays: Allow up to 30 minutes for initial processing