Does anybody know if Apple allows for apps to access a user’s applicationa’ usage data? As a part of an app idea I have I need to see What is the screen time of each user on each app (Not only mine). Is it possible?
Access to user’s application usage
Thanks for the post.
For privacy considerations and sandboxing rules strictly prohibit apps from directly accessing raw application usage data or Screen Time statistics for other apps. You cannot get a readable list of which apps a user has installed or exactly how much time they spend on each specific app.
However, the Screen Time API (introduced in iOS 15), which allows developers to build parental control and digital wellbeing apps. This API consists of three frameworks: FamilyControls, ManagedSettings, and DeviceActivity.
If you'd like us to consider adding the necessary functionality, please file an enhancement request using Feedback Assistant. Once you file the request, please post the FB number here.
If you're not familiar with how to file enhancement requests, take a look at Bug Reporting: How and Why?
Albert WWDR