# AppLimit: App Usage Hard Stop — user reviews

> 3 indexed App Store user reviews of AppLimit by Shervin Koushan, rated 1.00/5 from 1 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applimit-app-usage-hard-stop/id6757147703/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applimit-app-usage-hard-stop/id6757147703.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 0 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 1

## Most critical reviews (3 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — This sucks

*2026-05-11*

I was trying to help myself by limiting screen time but I blocked an app not knowing that I have to PAY to unlock it so this sucks

### 1/5 — Bad

*2026-04-02*

Asking to purchase unblock app feature?

Reply to developer :

Thanks for the response. I understand the intent of reducing screen time, but forcing users to pay ₹99 just to regain access to their own apps feels excessive and borderline exploitative rather than motivational.

A better approach would be offering flexible controls (like timers, cooldown periods, or optional penalties), instead of locking users out behind a paywall. Right now, it doesn’t feel like a productivity tool, it feels like a trap.

Also, since this is currently the only review, I hope you take this feedback seriously and improve the user experience before more people run into the same issue.

**Developer response:** Hi Akash. That's the whole point of the app - to get you off your phone. Unblocking an app costs a small sum to motivate you to use your phone less.

Edit: Thanks for the updated review. I understand where you are coming from, but the whole point is to enforce strict discipline. Worst case you can always delete the app.

### 5/5 — The best app from scrolling

*2026-02-15*

It really helped me to give up scrolling. You also can use it for free, that such a plus for me

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