Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness vs Offline
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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/
Offline
This app helps you regain control of your digital life by blocking distracting apps and creating personalized schedules. It offers insights into your phone usage and supports various user needs for enhanced focus and productivity.
- Personalized blocking schedules
- Customizable routines
- Detailed usage analytics
- Goal setting and progress monitoring
- Reduced phone dependency
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Reclaim control of your digital life with Offline, the ultimate screen time management app. Designed to empower you in focusing on your priorities, Offline lets you create personalized blocking schedules to eliminate distractions and regain focus. - Key Features - Customizable Routines: Create personalized blocking routines where specific apps are blocked, ensuring you stay on task without distractions fostering discipline and enhancing productivity. Time Management Tools: Gain valuable insights into your phone usage habits with detailed analytics. Set goals, monitor progress, and make informed decisions about your digital lifestyle. Versatility: Whether you're a student aiming to boost study time, a professional seeking increased work efficiency, or anyone looking to reduce phone dependency, Offline caters to your unique needs. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness and Offline both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness's written reviews are positive against 30% of Offline's. Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (94 vs 22). Offline's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Offline sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness against 4.2 for Offline. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 94 and 22 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness's written reviews are positive against 30% of Offline's.
Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness ships an update every 3 weeks, Offline every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness | Offline |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (94 ratings) — better | 4.2 (22 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews — better | 30.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 94 — better | 22 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 127 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Codescale GmbH | TheComeUp LLC |
Customer experience
Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness
Offline
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
Offline
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness
- 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
Offline
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$5.001 Month
- Yearly Subscription$54.001 Year
Questions
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