# Limit – Control the Scroll — Make screen time intentional

> App to intentionally control phone screen time using behavioral design. (iPhone/iPad app by Eighty Percent Solutions.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/limit-control-the-scroll/id6738286409 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Eighty Percent Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/960372430)
- Category: Productivity, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 220 App Store ratings · 32 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 26 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-11-30
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/limit-control-the-scroll/id6738286409/reviews.md

## What is Limit?

Scrolling steals your time – Limit helps you take it back.

Limit transforms how you use your phone through simple, science-based behavioral design.
You choose your distractions, set a daily time limit, and go on with your day. Limit blocks those apps by default – so every time you open one, it’s a mindful choice, not a reflex.

When you decide to use a distracting app, your time budget starts ticking. When your limit is reached, those apps stay blocked for the rest of the day.
You’ll feel the difference in focus, mood, and time – one intentional decision at a time.

Why Limit

* Blocks distractions by default – every tap becomes intentional.

* Set it once, live your day – Limit runs quietly in the background.

* Behavioral science built-in – based on proven habit-change principles.

* Free – no subscriptions, no upsells, no ads.

* Backed by Freedom – trusted by millions for digital well-being and focus.

Limit doesn’t shame you for using your phone. It simply helps you stay aware, present, and in control. Whether you want to focus on work, be more present with family, or reclaim creative time, Limit makes it easier to live intentionally.

Download Limit and enjoy your apps – mindfully.

## Key features

- Blocks distracting apps by default
- Set daily time limits
- Mindful app usage tracking
- Behavioral science principles
- Runs quietly in the background
- Promotes focus and presence

## Recent user reviews (10 of 32)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/limit-control-the-scroll/id6738286409/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Request on Limit Days

*2026-08-14*

I have been using Limit for a couple day now and it really helps! But I have to travel a lot on the weekends and the only thing I really do in a five hour car ride is watch social media. So it would be nice if you could change the app where you can specialize different time limits for different days. Like so Monday through Thursday I could have a shorter time limit, cause I’ll be at home but Friday through Saturday I will have a longer limit because I’m traveling. Thanks for taking my request in!

### 1/5 — Can't change

*2026-08-09*

Can't change the time once you finish

### 5/5 — Synergy with Freedom

*2026-07-23*

I used ‘Freedom’ for general blocklists, but I found it too restrictive for things like social media. ‘Limit’ is the perfect partner app to give me that added degree of flexibility.

**Developer response:** Love this combo! 🙌 Freedom for the heavy lifting and Limit for that extra flexibility on things like social media is exactly how they're designed to work together. Thanks for sharing how you use both!

### 2/5 — It’s great but one big flaw

*2026-07-10*

I’ve paid for Freedom for ages and love it, but something like Limit is what I’ve wanted for ages. Unfortunately though you can just edit what apps are selected, and increase the timer, anytime you pause the timer, which kind of defeats the purpose. If it was as strict as Freedom it’d be perfect.

**Developer response:** Hi there! Thanks so much for being a longtime Freedom user, and for taking the time to share this. That's really valuable feedback on Limit, we'll pass along the idea of tighter controls around editing selections and timers to the product team. Glad to hear the core experience is working well for you otherwise!

### 3/5 — Please explain

*2026-06-30*

I don’t understand I woke up and it said on my screen time has been used, but I haven’t been on my phone at all in the day and it was only 9 AM so I don’t understand why I couldn’t unlock any of my apps even though I hadn’t been on my phone the entire day.  it’s a good app but I just don’t understand. It doesn’t make sense to me why  I can’t go on any of these apps please explain.

**Developer response:** Hi there! Thanks for reaching out about this. If you are still seeing this issue please reach out to Freedom support. Email support@freedom.to and ask to talk to an agent. We'd be happy to look into it for you. Thanks!

### 5/5 — I like beating it

*2026-06-27*

This app is very simple yet effective. I only used it for one day. My Screen Time has gone down over 60%.

**Developer response:** Thanks for sharing this, a 60% drop in just one day is fantastic! Really glad Limit is working well for you. 🙌

### 2/5 — Needs to be a strict mode

*2026-06-07*

I love the concept, it's exactly what I have been looking for. Unfortunately it's too easy to just keep giving yourself more time. Can we have a strict mode?

**Developer response:** Hi there! So glad the concept resonates with you. The ability to lock down time extensions is definitely something we're hearing, and we'll make sure the team knows. Thanks for the feedback!

### 2/5 — Too easy to give self more time

*2026-05-25*

I have long been a paid subscriber to Freedom, also by this creator. Freedom blocks apps during certain times of day but you only can break your rules once a week or something like that. With this app, Limit, you can get around your limits immediately and it seems, an unlimited number of times. I just tried giving myself half an hour, and then changing it to an hour, and then changing it to two hours, and there was no friction. Unless I missing something, Limit is no different from Screen Time, which is already built into every iPhone. If this gets changed to be more like Freedom, it will be a great app.

**Developer response:** Hey there! Thanks for the detailed feedback — and for being a Freedom subscriber too! You're right that Limit doesn't currently have the same enforcement strictness as Freedom. We really appreciate you sharing this and will pass it along to the team. 🙏

### 5/5 — Best one!

*2026-05-15*

Amazing that there are zero ads and the application is genuinely well-made. This is good for the world and is a sign that greed should not take over.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We're so glad you found us, and please don't hesitate to spread the word about Limit. Thanks again!

### 5/5 — No clutter

*2026-05-13*

Literally does what it’s meant to do!

**Developer response:** Thanks so much for your 5-star review! Glad Limit is doing exactly what you need. Thanks again, and please don't hesitate to spread the word about Limit!

## Frequently asked questions about Limit

### What does this app do?

This app helps you take back your time from excessive phone usage. It uses science-based behavioral design to transform how you interact with your phone by setting daily time limits for distracting apps. It blocks these apps by default, making each use a mindful choice rather than a reflex.

### How does the app help me control my screen time?

The app allows you to choose your digital distractions and set a daily time limit for them. When you open a blocked app, your time budget starts ticking. Once your limit is reached, those apps remain blocked for the rest of the day, encouraging intentional usage.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is completely free. It does not have any subscriptions, upsells, or advertisements, allowing you to use its features without any cost.

### Who is this app designed for?

This app is for anyone who feels their scrolling time is being stolen and wants to regain control. It's ideal for individuals looking to improve focus, be more present with family, or reclaim time for creative pursuits by making their phone usage more intentional.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2 — 2026-05-28

New stat! You can now see how much of your daily limit you've spent, in addition to how much remains.
Plus a handful of bug fixes and performance improvements to keep things running smoothly.

### 1.1 — 2026-02-18

This release includes some performance updates & fixes to better help you limit distracting apps. Thank you for your love for this app!

### 1.0.2 — 2025-12-11

We've made some product enhancements to improve your experience with Limit:
- Fixed an issue where changing Screen Time permissions could disrupt app behavior.
- Resolved a problem where the progress indicator could freeze and the page became unresponsive.
- Fixed a visual glitch where an on-screen animation could jump when the app was opened.

### 1.0 — 2025-11-30

No release notes.

### 1.0.1 — 2025-11-26

Some tidying up as we get things ready for launch! In this pre-release build we fixed a bug we discovered, and added the review prompt for you to share your feedback.

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