# Freedom vs LIMIT

The clearest difference is monetization model: LIMIT at free with in-app purchases against Freedom's subscription. LIMIT also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days). Freedom's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (5.9K vs 22). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Freedom sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and LIMIT sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Freedom against 4.3 for LIMIT. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Freedom has 5.9K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Freedom's written reviews are positive against 57% of LIMIT's.

Freedom ships an update every 9 days, LIMIT every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Freedom | LIMIT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freedom-screen-time-control/id1269788228/reviews)** | [4.3 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/limit-screen-time-control/id6502518373/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.9K** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | **63.6% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#194** | — |
| Size | 90 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eighty Percent Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/960372430) | [Deep Vision Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1657128076) |

## What reviewers say

### Freedom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freedom-screen-time-control/id1269788228)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app helps you block distracting apps and websites to improve focus and productivity. Schedule blocking sessions across all your devices to build better screen time habits and reclaim productive hours.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps and websites, Schedule blocking sessions, Sync across all devices, Block the internet, Locked Mode for habit commitment, Focus sounds

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Freedom Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Freedom Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Freedom Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Freedom Forever | $199.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Effective at blocking distractions
- 👍 Customizable blocklists
- 🔒 Locked mode prevents bypassing
- 💡 Cross-device sync
- 👍 Helpful for productivity and focus

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent blocking, doesn't always work as expected
- 🐛 Scheduled sessions don't always start automatically
- 🐛 Buggy, crashes frequently
- 🔒 Easy to bypass by disabling VPN or deleting app
- 👎 Limited app blocking on iOS

**Reported bugs**

- Blocks unintended apps/websites
- Fails to block certain apps like Facebook, Instagram
- Doesn't work in low power mode on iOS

**Requested features**

- Allow specific app whitelisting
- Add time limit/usage tracking features
- Improve scheduling options (e.g. by day, not just time)
- Better integration with mobile OS features (e.g. iOS Screen Time)


### LIMIT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/limit-screen-time-control/id6502518373)

This app helps you regain control over your device usage by blocking distracting apps and setting time limits. It aims to reduce screen time, limit procrastination, and boost productivity for a healthier digital life.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps, Set time limits for apps, Reduce overall screen time, Limit procrastination, Increase productivity, Create digital boundaries, Schedule downtime

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Limit Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Limit Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Limit Premium | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Freedom free?

Freedom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LIMIT free?

LIMIT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Freedom or LIMIT?

Freedom is rated higher. Freedom averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5.9K ratings, while LIMIT averages 4.3 from 22 ratings.

### Do Freedom or LIMIT have ads?

LIMIT shows ads; Freedom does not.

### Which is updated more often, Freedom or LIMIT?

Freedom ships an update every 9 days, and LIMIT every 2 days. Most recently, Freedom was updated on September 24, 2026 and LIMIT on August 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*