Comparison

Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness vs HabitHop Simple Habit Tracker

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

HabitHop Simple Habit Tracker

This app helps you build healthy habits and achieve personal and professional growth. It offers tools for setting and tracking goals, monitoring progress, and receiving personalized reminders to stay on track. Choose from different companion modes and sync your data across devices.

Highlights
  • Goal Setting & Tracking
  • Activity Timer
  • Personalized Reminders
  • Multi-Device Sync
  • Progress Insights
  • Goal Categories
Features
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HabitHop is an easy-to-use habit building app and your personal growth companion. Do you want to learn how to build a healthy habit, stay focused, and celebrate your achievements? The HabitHop habit journal is here to help. Set and track personal and professional goals, from mastering new skills to daily habits tracking. Our easy-to-use interface lets you create detailed goals, set deadlines in a calendar, and set up reminders. Here’s what we offer: • Goal Setting. Create and manage both short-term and long-term goals, or cultivate lifelong habits. • Goal Categories. Explore a variety of predefined categories tailored to fit every lifestyle. • Activity Timer. Monitor the time you dedicate to your goal-related activities. • Two Companions with Different Modes. Choose a gentler or a more demanding companion for different experiences. • Multi-Device Sync. Seamlessly synchronize your progress across all your devices. • Goals Archive. Access and review your past goals anytime. • Progress Insights. Gain valuable insights into your habit building journey. • Personalized Reminders. Receive reminders tailored to your schedule and goals. Control your personal growth with HabitHop, the habit tracking app designed to help you reach your goals. Download now and unleash your full potential! Premium features are available through an in-app monthly subscription for $2.99 or an annual subscription for $14.99. Subscriptions renew automatically every month or year unless cancelled in your App Store account settings. For more information, please refer to https://apps.meteolab.io/privacy-policy and https://apps.meteolab.io/terms-and-conditions.

Screenshots

Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness4 screens
HabitHop Simple Habit Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: HabitHop Simple Habit Tracker at none against Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness's shown. Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness's advantage is ratings volume (94 vs 13) and review sentiment (71% vs 62%). On price, rating, update cadence 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

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 HabitHop Simple Habit Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness against 4.3 for HabitHop Simple Habit Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness has 94 ratings behind it against 13, 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 62% of HabitHop Simple Habit Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness ships an update every 3 weeks, HabitHop Simple Habit Tracker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness versus HabitHop Simple Habit Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLimit Screen Time・TaskfulnessHabitHop Simple Habit Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (94 ratings)4.3 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better61.9% of reviews
Number of ratings94 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCodescale GmbHMeteoLab 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%

HabitHop Simple Habit Tracker

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive61.9%
Neutral9.5%
Negative28.6%

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

HabitHop Simple Habit Tracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
4 purchases

HabitHop Simple Habit Tracker

Subscriptions4
  • Try it for 1 Week7 Days trial$1.497 Days
  • Unlimited Habits for 1 Month$2.991 Month
  • Unlimited Habits for 1 Year1 Year trial$14.991 Year
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  • Free for 7 days7 Days trial$16.991 Year

Questions

Is Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness free?
Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HabitHop Simple Habit Tracker free?
HabitHop Simple Habit Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness or HabitHop Simple Habit Tracker?
HabitHop Simple Habit Tracker is rated higher. Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness averages 4.3 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while HabitHop Simple Habit Tracker averages 4.3 from 13 ratings.
Do Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness or HabitHop Simple Habit Tracker have ads?
Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness shows ads; HabitHop Simple Habit Tracker does not.
Which is updated more often, Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness or HabitHop Simple Habit Tracker?
Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness ships an update every 3 weeks, and HabitHop Simple Habit Tracker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness was updated on November 3, 2026 and HabitHop Simple Habit Tracker on October 30, 2026.

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