Comparison

Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness vs BeTimeful

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness

This app helps you regain control of your screen time by encouraging intentional usage of social media and other apps. It prompts you to set a purpose and duration before opening selected apps, and provides reminders to keep you focused. Reclaim your time and reduce mindless scrolling.

Highlights
  • Intentional app opening prompts
  • Set app usage duration
  • Mid-session intention reminders
  • Automatic app closure
  • Combats procrastination
  • Based on CBT principles
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In 2024, Oxford made “brain rot” the word of the year. The term means long, mindless scrolling on social media. But are social media really that bad? They still help us work, connect, and study. We believe the key is balance. Taskfulness helps you keep valuable interactions while limiting the doomscrolling. The results: our members save 28-36% of their screen time daily, without missing out. Want intentional screen time? Try Taskfulness free for 7 days. Built on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy principles.


 HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick an app 
 Select the apps that steal most of your time. For example, Instagram, WhatsApp, Reddit, Gmail, etc. 2. Set intention 
 Each time you open a chosen app, Taskfulness will pop up and ask: “Why do you need it?” and “For how long?”. Once you enter the reason, the app opens. 3. Stay focused* 
 Use the app for the duration you set. Mid-session, you’ll get a quick reminder of your original intention. When time’s up, the app closes automatically. 
 *works only with Reminders on WHY TASKFULNESS
 - No deleting accounts: Use social media intentionally. - Saves time: Our users reclaim an average of 28-36% or 14 hours of screen time per week. - Strong against procrastination: Combats reactiveness, time blindness, and distractions. - Built with expertise: Created by founders with ADHD, based on CBT, and approved by psychologists for effectiveness and safety. Let’s make your screen time short and focused! Taskfulness team. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

BeTimeful

This app helps you stay focused by removing distracting elements from social media and YouTube, allowing you to use them intentionally. It offers smart time limits and integration with your calendar to manage your usage effectively.

Highlights
  • Removes distracting elements from social media
  • Smart time limits
  • Google Calendar integration
  • Auto Discipline Mode
  • Unlimited blocking
Features
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Let's face it, how many times have we gone to YouTube for something specific only to end up watching a video on beluga whales doing somersaults? How many times have we gone to Instagram just to message a friend to find ourselves scrolling 20 minutes deep into the news feed abyss? Too many times. BeTimeful is not another blocker app that blocks social media just to make you want to visit it more. Instead, it only takes the distracting elements of social media so you can still use social media & YouTube to your advantage! Technology is a tool for us to use. But if technology is using us, then who becomes the tool? - Jim Kwik At BeTimeful nation, technology becomes OUR tool, not vice versa. Join the mission & lets help each other one person at a time. After the 5 days free trial, you can subscribe to BeTimeful Annual (12 months) for $49 BeTimeful’s Pro membership which includes: 1. Unlimited blocking to distracting social media websites 2. Smart time limits 3. Google Calendar integration 4. Auto Discipline Mode 5. Daily Inspirational quotes You can always cancel your subscription by emailing us at: Daniyal@betimeful.com or from your account settings before it auto-renews. Payments are charged on your Apple ID account. Terms of Use: https://www.betimeful.com/eula https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://www.betimeful.com/privacy

Screenshots

Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness4 screens
BeTimeful3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness at free with in-app purchases against BeTimeful's subscription. Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0). BeTimeful's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and BeTimeful sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 81 and 87 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 71% and 71% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness ships an update every 3 weeks, BeTimeful fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness versus BeTimeful: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLimit Screen Time・TaskfulnessBeTimeful
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (81 ratings) — better4.0 (87 ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better70.7% of reviews
Number of ratings8187 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB246 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCodescale GmbHBe Timeful Inc

Customer experience

Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness

All ratings81 ratings
Positive84.0%
Neutral3.7%
Negative12.3%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral9.1%
Negative19.5%

BeTimeful

All ratings87 ratings
Positive73.6%
Neutral8.0%
Negative18.4%
Written reviews263 reviews
Positive70.7%
Neutral4.6%
Negative24.7%

User reviews

Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness

From 81 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Intentional usage encouragement
  • 👍 Reduces screen time
  • 🧠 Promotes mindfulness
  • ✨ Innovative AI notifications
  • 🚀 Effective for focus

Room to improve

  • 💸 Subscription model is expensive
  • 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
  • 💰 Transition to subscription model disliked
  • 👎 Free version is very limited
  • ⚠️ Setup issues and unresponsiveness

BeTimeful

From 87 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Helpful for reducing screen time
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🔒 Blocks apps effectively
  • 💡 Useful break timer feature
  • 👍 Responsive customer support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent app blocking
  • 🔒 Unclear subscription management
  • 💰 Expensive for some features
  • 🐛 Feedless Instagram not available
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription

Bugs and requests

Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • Upgrade button hangs and says Restore Purchase
  • Restore Purchase does not save anything
  • Frequent notifications even when not using phone
  • Notifications are delayed
  • Cannot delete the app
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  • Freezes on screen time app selections
  • Keyboard won't go away on AI screen
  • Text exceeds phone size during setup
  • Button at bottom of setup screen not visible
  • App freezes and won't open apps even with time left
  • New version ruined core feature
  • Dark mode gone with update
  • Settings go to default mode
  • Option to click 'I don't need it' disappeared
  • Intention check disappeared
  • App blocked unexpectedly
  • Autocorrect not working for purpose text
  • Long purpose text doesn't fit text box
  • Spelling errors in setup guide
  • Spelling errors in notification messages

Requested features

17 requests
  • Option to grandfather in old members
  • Better remedy for subscription model change
  • Fix bugs with frequent notifications
  • Clarify age ranges at sign up
  • Reintroduce pared-down free version
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  • Add timer alerts for when time is up
  • Option for unlimited mindful phone usage
  • Create a future task list
  • Improve notification messaging
  • Desktop version of the app
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to save or autocomplete intentions
  • Option to reorder intention/tag rows
  • Autocorrect for text input
  • Improve text box for long reasons
  • Neutral feeling for reflection menu
  • Fix spelling errors in setup guide

BeTimeful

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App not working properly after breaks
  • White screen on app opening
  • Safari extension no longer working
  • Subscription issues and unauthorized charges

Requested features

4 requests
  • Feedless option for more apps
  • Scheduling to automatically hide apps
  • Free version with more functionality
  • Ability to modify feeds for free

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness

Subscriptions8
  • Taskfulness Weekly7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Taskfulness Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Taskfulness Monthly1 Month trial$7.991 Month
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  • Taskfulness Monthly7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Taskfulness Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Taskfulness Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Taskfulness Annual7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Taskfulness Annual1 Month trial$79.991 Year
6 purchases

BeTimeful

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly BeTimeful Pro Access$5.991 Month
  • Monthly BeTimeful Pro$7.991 Month
  • Annual BeTimeful Pro$49.991 Year
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  • 12 Months BeTimeful Pro Access$59.991 Year
  • BeTimeful Pro (Annual)$69.991 Year
  • Annual BeTimeful Pro2 variants$89.991 Year

Questions

Is Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness free?
Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BeTimeful free?
BeTimeful is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness or BeTimeful?
Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness is rated higher. Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness averages 4.4 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while BeTimeful averages 4.0 from 87 ratings.
Do Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness or BeTimeful have ads?
Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness shows ads; BeTimeful does not.
Which is updated more often, Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness or BeTimeful?
Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness ships an update every 3 weeks, and BeTimeful fortnightly. Most recently, Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness was updated on October 14, 2026 and BeTimeful on October 19, 2026.

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