User level: Level 1 (4 points)why screen time is so inaccurate in the ios while in android it was so perfect, i barely use 2 hr but my screen time shows 3.5 hr daily
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Original Title: Screen time inaccurate
Posted on Sep 21, 2026 11:25 AM
User level: Level 9 (74,110 points)Sep 22, 2026 1:22 AM in response to Nishantupadhyay
Hi there
Please try this to make your screen time more accurate
Turn off Share Across Devices: Go to Settings > Screen Time, and turn off Share Across Devices if you use an iPad or another Apple device.
Refresh Activity Tracking: Scroll to the bottom of the Screen Time menu, tap Turn Off App & Website Activity, wait a moment, and turn it back on.
Force Restart Your iPhone: Quickly press and release Volume Up, press and release Volume Down, then press and hold the Side Button until the Apple logo appears.
Update Your iOS: Go to Settings > General > Software Update to install the latest patches for tracking bugs.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256362129