# Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness vs No Scroll

The clearest difference is ads: No Scroll at none against Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness's shown. No Scroll also leads on ratings volume (686 vs 81). Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 55%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and No Scroll sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness against 4.5 for No Scroll. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: No Scroll has 686 ratings behind it against 81, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness's written reviews are positive against 55% of No Scroll's.

Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness ships an update every 3 weeks, No Scroll every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness | No Scroll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/limit-screen-timetaskfulness/id1507694725/reviews) | **[4.5 (686 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/no-scroll-limit-screen-time/id6474079216/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 81 | **686** |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 54.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 127 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Codescale GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1657846482) | [Self Invest LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697190242) |

## What reviewers say

### Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/limit-screen-timetaskfulness/id1507694725)

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Taskfulness Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Taskfulness Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Taskfulness Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Taskfulness Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Taskfulness Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Taskfulness Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Taskfulness Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| Taskfulness Annual | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### No Scroll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/no-scroll-limit-screen-time/id6474079216)

This app helps you reduce screen time and improve focus by setting limits on app usage. It uses behavioral psychology to combat doomscrolling and reclaim your valuable time without requiring you to delete social media apps.

**Highlights:** Set time limits before opening apps, Auto-locks apps when time expires, Schedule app blocking during specific hours, Set daily app usage budgets, Track progress and build healthy habits, Minimalist and distraction-free design, Privacy-focused using Screen Time framework

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Scroll Premium (Weekly) | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| No Scroll Premium (Weekly) | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| No Scroll Premium (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| No Scroll Premium (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| No Scroll Premium (Weekly) | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| No Scroll Premium (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| No Scroll Premium (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| No Scroll Premium (Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| No Scroll Premium (Annual) | $19.99 | per year |
| No Scroll Premium (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| No Scroll Premium (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| No Scroll Premium (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| No Scroll Premium (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| No Scroll Premium (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |
| No Scroll Premium (Annual) | $59.99 | per year |
| Early Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Effectively reduces doomscrolling behavior
- ⏱️ Flexible time limit options (5-30 minutes)
- 🔐 Strong unlock mechanism with code requirement
- 💪 Works better than Apple's native screen time
- 🎯 Intentional app usage encouragement

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💳 Requires subscription for premium features
- 🚫 Paywall blocks access before trial
- 🔄 Can switch between multiple blocked apps to bypass limits
- ⚠️ Lacks accountability tracking and history
- 🐛 App stops working after updates occasionally

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes on premium trial popup with no exit option
- Blocks unused apps when time expires on another app
- Doesn't release apps after freeze time ends
- Phone hangs with no control or banner displayed
- App stops working after iOS updates

**Requested features**

- Unified timer across all blocked apps instead of per-app
- Custom time intervals beyond 5-30 minute presets
- Ability to block specific content (reels, shorts) within apps
- Website blocking capability
- Longer time period options (up to 3 hours)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness free?

Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is No Scroll free?

No Scroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness or No Scroll?

No Scroll is rated higher. Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness averages 4.4 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while No Scroll averages 4.5 from 686 ratings.

### Do Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness or No Scroll have ads?

Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness shows ads; No Scroll does not.

### Which is updated more often, Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness or No Scroll?

Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness ships an update every 3 weeks, and No Scroll every 2 weeks. Most recently, Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness was updated on September 22, 2026 and No Scroll on September 22, 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.*