We are working on adding the ability to ration time throughout the day instead of using it all at once. Stay tuned for updates!
In the meantime, you might find the "Always blocked" setting helpful — it’s not quite session-based, but it’s pretty close.
Here’s how to set it up:
Open the Roots app
Tap on the "+" button
Select "Add new block"
Choose "Always blocked"
Add your apps to this block
Set the unblock time limit to 5 or 10 minutes
Set the number of unblocks to a low number (e.g. 2–3 per day)
For maximum impact, enable "Monk Mode" — this will prevent any further unblocking once you’ve hit your daily limit
This setup will let you check your apps in short, intentional bursts — and help avoid those longer scroll sessions that sneak up on all of us.
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