Reclaim Your Focus.
Shepherd is the first screen time app that uses social accountability to help you build healthier digital habits. Invite a 'Shepherd' to help you stick to your goals.
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A New Path to Digital Wellness
Other screen time apps are easy to ignore. Shepherd introduces a unique support system—your chosen Shepherd—to provide real encouragement and accountability.
Set Meaningful Limits
Create limits for specific apps, categories, or websites. You decide how much time is healthy for you. Your Shepherd can view your limit settings, helping you stay aligned with your goals.
Invite Your Shepherd
Invite a trusted friend or family member to be your Shepherd. They can lock your limits, making them unchangeable without their approval. This simple step makes it easier to resist temptation.
Your Privacy is Paramount
Your Shepherd can see your limit settings—like the names of limits and time allowances—but they can never see the specific apps or websites you use. Your browsing history remains completely private.
Loved by Users
"Shepherd has been a game-changer for my productivity. Having my partner as my Shepherd keeps me honest. I'm finally hitting my writing goals!"
- Alex J.
"I love that I can help my son manage his screen time without invading his privacy. He sets the rules, and I just provide the backstop. It's built on trust."
- Sarah K.
Frequently Asked Questions
The core features for managing your own screen time require a subscription. However, being a Shepherd for someone else is completely free—you don't need a subscription to help a friend or family member stay accountable.
Your privacy is our top priority. Your Shepherd can see the names of your limits (e.g., "Social Media," "Games"), the time you've allocated, and the number of apps/websites in that limit. They can NOT see the specific apps or websites you use. Your activity and browsing history are never shared.
When a Shepherd locks a limit, you cannot change or delete it without their approval. This creates a powerful accountability layer, helping you stick to the goals you've set for yourself.
Currently, Shepherd is available exclusively for iPhone.
Ready to find your focus?
Download Shepherd today and start your journey towards digital wellness.
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