Turn off App usage and screen time statistics on Apple iOS 17
App usage
Sensitivity 3/5
Default: On
Phones / Apple iOS 17 / App usage and screen time statistics
The system tracks how often you open specific applications and how long you look at your screen. This information is primarily processed locally to generate wellbeing reports.
- Goes to
- Apple, Google
- Default
- On
- Control
- Can be switched off
- Effort
- a few seconds
How to do it
Open Settings, select Screen Time, scroll to the bottom, and tap Turn Off App & Website Activity.
Usually found under: Settings > Screen Time
Menu names may differ by device and version.
What you lose
Screen time monitoring, weekly reports, and app limits will stop working.
What is collected
App launch times, time spent in apps, notification counts, device unlocks.
It aims to help users monitor and manage their digital habits and screen time.
Retention is not stated here. The sensitivity rating is this site's own estimate.