Turn off App usage and screen time statistics on Apple iOS 26
App usage
Sensitivity 3/5
Default: Asks
Phones / Apple iOS 26 / 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
- Asks
- Control
- Can be switched off
- Effort
- a few seconds
How to do it
Open Settings, select Screen Time, scroll down to the bottom, and tap Turn Off App & Website Activity.
Menu names may differ by device and version.
What you lose
Weekly usage reports, app limits, and downtime features will be completely disabled.
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.