To check screen time on Realme, open your phone's Settings and tap Digital Wellbeing and parental controls (or simply Digital Wellbeing, depending on your device). The dashboard at the top of this screen shows your total phone usage for the day, giving you an immediate overview of your digital habits.
How to check screen time on Realme with Digital Wellbeing
Digital Wellbeing is Android’s built-in tool for monitoring device usage, and it is the standard method for checking screen time on Realme phones. There is no separate Realme-branded screen time page; the feature is accessed through the core Android settings.
- Open the Settings app on your Realme phone. Scroll down and tap on Battery. Look for the Screen option to see the total screen time usage.
- Tap Digital Wellbeing and parental controls (the label may appear as Digital Wellbeing depending on your Realme UI version).
- View the chart and dashboard displayed at the top. This shows your total screen time for today, including how many times you have unlocked your phone and how many notifications you have received.
- Check screen time via Realme's built-in App Market: open the App Market, go to the profile or account section, and look for a usage or screen time summary.
- Use third-party apps like ActionDash or StayFree from the Play Store to monitor screen time with additional customization and cross-device history.
Viewing detailed app usage and history
Tapping the chart on the Digital Wellbeing dashboard opens a more detailed breakdown. Here you can see exactly how much time you have spent in each individual app, listed from most to least used. The same screen also shows your daily history, allowing you to compare usage across recent days.
- From the Digital Wellbeing dashboard, tap the chart or the area showing today’s usage.
- Scroll through the list of apps to see the screen time for each one.
- Tap any app to view additional details, such as the number of times you opened it and the time spent per hour.
Adding the screen time widget to your home screen
For at-a-glance monitoring without opening Settings, you can add the Digital Wellbeing screen time widget to your home screen. This feature is available on Android 9 and later, which covers all modern Realme devices.
- Touch and hold an empty area on your home screen.
- Tap Widgets from the menu that appears.
- Scroll through the widget list to find the Screen time widget (it may be listed under Digital Wellbeing).
- Touch and hold the screen time widget, then drag it to a spot on your home screen and release it.
How to set app time limits and a limits PIN
Digital Wellbeing lets you set daily timers for individual apps. When the timer runs out, the app is paused for the rest of the day. You can also secure these limits with a custom 4-digit PIN so that you cannot easily override them.
- Go to Settings > Digital Wellbeing and parental controls and tap the chart to see your app list.
- Next to the app you want to limit, tap Set timer.
- Choose how much time you can spend in that app each day, then tap OK.
- To set a PIN for app time limits, go to Settings > Digital Wellbeing > App limits > App limits PIN.
- Enter a unique 4-digit PIN. This PIN will be required to change or turn off any app timer.
Managing your digital wellbeing on Realme
Beyond screen time tracking, Digital Wellbeing includes other features to help you reduce distractions and build healthier phone habits. Bedtime mode silences your phone and turns the screen to grayscale during your set sleep hours. Focus mode lets you temporarily pause distracting apps while you work, study, or spend time with family. You can also use Do Not Disturb settings to block notifications during specific times. For additional control over who sees your screen, Realme phones include privacy screens and screen locking methods, which prevent others from viewing your activity when you step away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Realme have its own screen time app separate from Digital Wellbeing?
No. Realme relies on Android’s standard Digital Wellbeing feature for screen time tracking. There is no separate Realme-branded screen time app or dedicated setting path beyond what is found in Digital Wellbeing.
Can I set a total daily screen time limit for the whole phone?
Digital Wellbeing does not offer an overall device-wide screen time limit. The only built-in limit feature is per-app, using the Set timer option for individual apps.
Will resetting my phone erase my screen time data?
Yes. Factory resetting your Realme phone will clear all Digital Wellbeing data, including your screen time history and any app timers you have set. The data is stored locally on the device and is not backed up to your Google account.
Can I reset my screen time statistics on Realme devices?
Yes, you have the option to reset your screen time statistics on Realme devices. This can be done by going to the Screen Time settings and selecting the "Reset Statistics" option.
Are there any parental controls available to monitor my child's screen time on Realme devices?
Realme devices offer parental control features that allow you to set limits, manage app usage, and monitor the screen time of your child's device.
Do these steps work on all Realme models?
Yes. The Digital Wellbeing feature is part of Android and is available on all Realme phones running Android 9 or later. No Realme-specific model or Realme UI version restrictions have been documented for this feature.
Can I see screen time for a specific date in the past?
Yes. When you tap the chart in Digital Wellbeing, you can view daily history for the past several days. Tap the date or swipe left or right on the chart to move between days.
