Squirrel

Squirrel is an iOS app that combines app blocking with a personal savings/investing habit. Users select apps to put behind a decision; when they attempt to open one, they are prompted to log an amount to set aside for themselves. The app never moves money—it records pledges and optionally tracks a portfolio if the user manually logs investments. It positions itself against built-in Screen Time limits that are easy to bypass, and connects two problems: doom scrolling and lack of financial literacy. Monetization is freemium with a one-time or annual Portfolio upgrade. The app appears early, likely built by a solo developer, with only one rating and no public traction data.