Screentime
Screentime Optimize screen time, boost productivity with AI insights.. [Free Trial]
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What is Screentime?
Screentime Screen Time for Windows is a productivity and usage-tracking tool from MonitUp for Windows PCs. It runs in the background and automatically measures how much time you spend on apps, websites, and files while your PC is on.
The product is built around real-time and historical screen-time reporting. Users can review their activity by day, week, month, or hour, see which apps take the most time, and use the data to understand work habits or focus leaks.
It also includes AI-powered productivity tips based on your recent usage patterns. The website positions it as a personal productivity coach that helps individuals, teams, and parents make smarter decisions about device use and reduce unproductive time.
It is aimed at Windows users who want simple time tracking without manual input, as well as managers who need productivity reporting for employees and parents who want to monitor kids’ computer use. The site emphasizes silent tracking, app categorization, and actionable insights for improving daily routines.
Screentime pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Screen Time for Windows offers a free 7-day trial and a 30-day money-back guarantee. The website lists the main plan at $6 per user per month. Included features shown on the site are apps and URLs tracking, AI suggestions, productivity reports, identifying productive apps, silent tracking, and availability for Windows OS. The FAQ also says that if you need more detailed reporting or project-level time tracking, you should consider the MonitUp PREMIUM package.
Screentime pros
- Tracks app usage automatically in the background
- Monitors website usage as well as app usage
- Includes file tracking for total computer activity
- Provides real-time reports
- Offers daily, weekly, monthly, and hourly views
- Shows which apps are used the most
- Lets you categorize apps as productive, unproductive, or neutral
- Generates productivity reports
- Provides AI-powered productivity tips
- Analyzes usage from the past week for suggestions
- Runs silently with no interface
- Requires no manual time entry
- Supports individual, team, and child monitoring use cases
- Stores up to 365 days of data securely
- Available for Windows OS
- Includes a 7-day free trial
- Has a 30-day money-back guarantee
- Can be accessed through the MonitUp website dashboard
Screentime cons
- Only available for Windows
- Requires installation on the PC
- Needs the PC to be on to track activity
- Mainly offers high-level overview data
- Not ideal for detailed project-level tracking
- AI tips are based on recent usage, not long-term strategy
- Tracking is limited to MonitUp’s app and website ecosystem
- Free access is limited to a 7-day trial
- Pricing is per user per month
- No visible standalone mobile app support
Frequently asked questions about Screentime
What does Screen Time for Windows track?
It tracks how much time you spend on apps, websites, and files on your Windows PC. The site also says it can show which apps you use most and provide total usage data over time.
Does Screen Time run automatically?
Yes. The website says you download and install the app, and it then runs silently in the background. It tracks productivity automatically whenever your PC is on, without asking you to enter data manually.
Can I see reports by time period?
Yes. The reports section lets you check usage by month, week, day, or hour. The website also highlights daily and hourly reports as a core feature.
How does the AI feature work?
The website says Screen Time uses AI to analyze your data from the past week and then gives you tips to improve productivity. These suggestions are meant to help you spot habits and make better use of your time.
Can I categorize apps?
Yes. You can label apps as productive, unproductive, or neutral. Screen Time then uses those labels to generate more accurate productivity reports for you or your team.
Who is Screen Time for?
It is designed for individual Windows users, teams, and parents who want to monitor children’s computer use. The website frames it as a way to improve productivity and manage device use more effectively.
How long is my data stored?
The FAQ says your data for the last 365 days is securely stored. That lets you review current activity as well as historical computer usage habits.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. The pricing section states there is a free 7-day trial. The site also mentions a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Do I need to enter information manually?
No. The site says the app runs silently in the background and does not ask you to enter data. It automatically tracks the time spent in each app.
When should I use the Premium package?
The FAQ says Screen Time gives a high-level overview of the apps you use most, but if you need more detail or want to track time spent on specific projects, you should consider the MonitUp PREMIUM package.