Comparison

Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness vs Doomscroll Stopper

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

Doomscroll Stopper

Features
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Doomscroll Stopper helps you break free from endless scrolling and make more productive use of your time. HOW IT WORKS Choose the apps that pull you in the most - social media, news, games, whatever keeps you scrolling. Activate protection with one tap. Apps are blocked instantly when you try to open them. Wait 5 minutes before you can access them again. Use this time to refocus on what matters. Get a notification when your break is complete. KEY FEATURES • Instant Blocking - No waiting, apps are blocked the moment you activate protection • 5-Minute Cooldown - Gives you time to refocus and make better choices • Break Complete Notifications - Know when your break is over • Encouraging Design - Positive reinforcement to build healthier habits • Privacy First - No data collection, everything stays on your device WHY DOOMSCROLL STOPPER? The 5-minute cooldown isn't a punishment - it's a gift. It's time to work on your goals, connect with people in real life, read that book you've been meaning to finish, take a walk, or just breathe. You can choose to keep using your phone with personal wellness apps, exercise and creative apps. It's about empowering choice. PERFECT FOR • Students who want to focus on studying • Professionals looking to boost productivity • People building healthier phone habits NO SUBSCRIPTIONS, NO ADS Pay once, use forever. We believe in simple, honest software that respects your time and privacy. REQUIREMENTS Requires iOS 16.0 or later. Uses Screen Time API for blocking functionality. You'll be asked to grant Screen Time permission during setup - this is required for the app to work. START YOUR JOURNEY TODAY

Screenshots

Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness4 screens
Doomscroll Stopper3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness at Free against Doomscroll Stopper's $0.99. Doomscroll Stopper's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness is free to download; Doomscroll Stopper costs $0.99 up front. Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Doomscroll Stopper asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness versus Doomscroll Stopper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLimit Screen Time・TaskfulnessDoomscroll Stopper
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.4 (81 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings81 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCodescale GmbHJAMIE INNIS MCLAREN

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

Doomscroll Stopper

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
None

Doomscroll Stopper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness free?
Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Doomscroll Stopper free?
Doomscroll Stopper costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness or Doomscroll Stopper have ads?
Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness shows ads; Doomscroll Stopper does not.

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