Is Pinky Promise free?

Solo promises are free and work without an account. Your Solo settings and selections stay on your iPhone. To use partner features, sign in with Apple or a verified email address and password. Shared promises need the Shared plan, a monthly or annual subscription through Apple. One plan covers both people in the pair, and eligible new subscribers can start with a free trial. You'll see the current price in the app before you subscribe.

Can my person see what I do on my phone?

No. They see the promises you both confirmed, the names you gave your app groups, and the Pinky Pass requests between you. They never see which exact apps you picked, your usage, your messages or your screen.

What if I really need an app during a promise?

On your own, you can edit or end your solo promise yourself at any time. Together, you ask your person for a Pinky Pass of 5 to 60 minutes and pick a reason. They approve or decline, and the pass only covers that one promise.

Can I stop a shared promise?

Yes. Either of you can unpair at any time without the other's approval, and unpairing removes the shared restrictions. You can also block someone or delete your account from the app’s Settings.

Is this a parental-control app?

No. Pinky Promise is for people aged 13 and up who choose to take part. Both people confirm every shared promise, and either can leave. It is not a way to monitor someone, and it is not an emergency or safety service.

What do I need to get started?

An iPhone with iOS 18 or later. You can start Solo without an account. Screen Time access is needed to protect the apps you choose; if you decline, you can continue into the app and enable access later. For shared promises, you'll both need the app and an account on your own iPhones.

Pinky Promise · Make a promise to your attention.

How it works

Three small steps. One kept promise.

No streaks. No scores. Just the apps you picked.

Step 1
Choose what pulls you away
Pick the apps. They stay on your iPhone.
Step 2
Make the promise
Always off, a daily limit, certain hours, or one focus session.
Step 3
When you want a break
On your own, you can end it. With someone, ask for a Pinky Pass and say why.

Four kinds of promise

Pick the shape that fits your day.

Four ways to rest the apps. Alone, or with someone.

Always closed

They stay shut until you change your mind. Together, your person says yes first.

Solo or together

Start on your own. Invite someone when you're ready.

Same promise. The difference is who helps you keep it.

Solo

A promise for yourself

Keep a free promise on this iPhone without an account. Your selections and detailed usage stay local.

Account: No account needed
Who's involved: Just you, on this iPhone
Changes: Edit or end it yourself, anytime
Exceptions: Your call; there's no one to ask
Cost: Free

Together

A promise with your person

Pair with someone you trust. Nothing starts until you both say yes.

Protect me
Protect them
Protect each other

Account: Sign in with Apple or email
Who's involved: You and one person you pair with
Changes: You both confirm before anything starts
Exceptions: Ask for a Pinky Pass with a reason
Cost: One shared plan, for both of you

Either of you can unpair whenever you want. The shared locks come off, no asking.

Inside a promise

Kind by design, firm when it counts.

You both say yes. The shield stays kind. A pass is how you ask.

The promise

Nothing starts until you both say yes.

You both read it and say yes before anything locks.

A change waits for both of you, too.

The shield

A soft no, right where you need it.

Open a promised app and a calm shield shows up. No shame, no countdown.

The Pinky Pass

Need a moment? Ask, with a reason.

Ask for a few minutes and say why. They can say yes or no.

They can also offer you a pass first, with a note.

Privacy and trust

A promise, not a tracker.

The person helping you never gets to watch you.

Read the Privacy Policy

Your app choices stay on your iPhone
Apple's Screen Time tokens and your detailed usage never reach our servers. Your person sees only the names you type.
Not surveillance or remote control
Your person can't see your screen, your messages or how you spend your time, and can't lock apps you didn't agree to.
Your Solo promise stays local
Use Solo without signing in. Solo settings stay on this iPhone; optional analytics and diagnostics start off.
You can always leave
Unpair or block without approval, and delete your account from the app whenever you like.

What your person sees

Shared with them

Your display name
The promises you both confirmed
The names you give your app groups
Pinky Pass requests, reasons and replies
Whether protection is set up and checking in

Never shared

Which exact apps or websites you picked
Your Screen Time usage or activity timeline
Your messages, photos or screen
Your location
Anything about your solo promise

FAQ

Good questions, plain answers.

Still wondering? Visit Support or write to hey.prarthan@gmail.com.

Ready when your attention is.

Start with a solo promise today. Invite your person whenever you like.

Get Pinky Promise

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Free to start · For iPhone with iOS 18 or later

Make a promise to your attention.