Tracking usage time of other apps in an IOS application

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Created Aug ’21

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Dear Friends,

We are developing an application for IOS, but we are challenging in a situation. We want to track usage time of other apps such as Duolingo, Tandem etc. in our application. We don't want to track application, we only aim to track usage time. Related to this, we found an API called Screen Time API, nevertheless we couldn't be sure that we are allowed to take such information. In this manner, we need your recommendations and comments about this idea and API.

The app will support users to reach their aims by tracking their usage of some specific apps that are related to their targets. For instance, if a person needs to practice some language in Tandem, he or she can see Tandem usage on our app.

Can we import their usage time information of the users' apps?
Can we use Screen Time API to realize this target?
Will we need to create a document like proposal for the AppStore team to express our aim and method?

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vtransport OP

Apr ’22

I have the same set of questions because. We are looking at the feasibility of developing an application which would be used by research study participants while they are in a study.

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CostaRica OP

Oct ’22

Hi, were you able to make any progress on this? I would like to collect the same data that is found on my settings>screentime> see activity. Here I can see how much time per day I spend on apps like Facebook, Instagram, etc. Is there any advice you can share on how to achieve this? Thanks!

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