Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness vs LIMIT
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/
LIMIT
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.
- Block distracting apps
- Set time limits for apps
- Reduce overall screen time
- Limit procrastination
- Increase productivity
- Create digital boundaries
- Schedule downtime
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Reclaim Your Time and Focus with LIMIT: Screen Time Control Feeling overwhelmed by constant notifications and screen time creeping into every moment? Introducing LIMIT: Screen Time Control, your ultimate companion in the fight for focus and digital well-being. Our app empowers you to take back control of your device and create a healthier relationship with technology. Break Free from Distractions: Block Apps: Silence the digital noise! With LIMIT: Screen Time Control, you can easily block distracting apps for designated periods. Focus on work, studies, or quality time with loved ones without social media or games vying for your attention. Stay Focused: Carve out distraction-free zones. Set time limits for specific apps, ensuring you stay on track and avoid getting sucked into endless scrolling. Reduce Screen Time: Take control of your overall device usage. Set time limits to promote a healthier digital habits and create space for other activities. Unleash Your Productivity: Save Time: By eliminating distractions and managing app usage, LIMIT: Screen Time Control helps you reclaim valuable hours that can be spent on things that truly matter. Limit Procrastination: Ditch the urge to endlessly check social media or news feeds. Set time limits or block distracting apps altogether to stay focused on the task at hand. Increase Productivity: Boost your efficiency by minimizing interruptions and maintaining focus. LIMIT: Screen Time Control helps you get more done in less time. Unwind and Recharge: Blocker & Freedom: Create digital boundaries and disconnect from the constant pull of your device. Block unwanted websites or apps during evenings, weekends, or while on vacation to truly unwind and recharge. Clear Space: Clear the mental clutter and create space for relaxation. Schedule downtime periods where notifications and distracting apps are silenced, allowing for true moments of peace. Simple and User-Friendly: LIMIT: Screen Time Control is designed with ease of use in mind. Our intuitive interface allows you to set up app blocking and time limits with just a few taps. Whether you're a student, professional, or simply looking for a more balanced digital life, LIMIT: Screen Time Control empowers you to take charge and create a healthier relationship with technology. Download LIMIT: Screen Time Control today and unlock a world of focus, productivity, and freedom from distractions! Terms and Conditions: https://static.screen-limiter.com/terms-conditions-en.html Privacy Policy: https://static.screen-limiter.com/privacy-en.html Community Guidelines: https://static.screen-limiter.com/community-guidelines-en.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: LIMIT at every 2 days against Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness's every 3 weeks. Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 57%) and ratings volume (81 vs 22). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 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 Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness against 4.3 for LIMIT. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 81 and 22 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness's written reviews are positive against 57% of LIMIT's.
Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness ships an update every 3 weeks, LIMIT every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness | LIMIT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (81 ratings) — better | 4.3 (22 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews — better | 57.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 81 — better | 22 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 127 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Codescale GmbH | Deep Vision Apps |
Customer experience
Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness
LIMIT
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
LIMIT
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
LIMIT
- Limit Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Limit Premium$4.997 Days
- Limit Premium$39.99
Questions
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