Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness vs ReMind
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/
ReMind
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ReMind: Reclaim Your Focus. Reframe Your Mind. Are you tired of unconsciously opening social media only to fall into an endless loop of scrolling? ReMind is the revolutionary mental interruption tool that helps you break the habit loop and put your focus back where it belongs: on your real-life goals. It's not about blocking apps – it's about giving you the crucial one-second pause to choose intention over instinct. How ReMind Works 1 The Pause: When you open a distracting app, ReMind throws up a beautiful, calming screen, designed by you, that automatically interrupts you. 2 The Goal: That interruption isn't wasted. It reminds you of the personal goal you set (e.g. "Move your body,” “Work on your side project,” or “Build that life you actually want.”) 3 The Choice: In that split second, the decision is yours. Do you choose the quick dopamine hit of the scroll, or the lasting satisfaction of your goal? Most users choose the goal. 4 The Reframing: By consistently inserting this pause, ReMind helps you reframe your immediate state of mind, shifting you from impulsive doomscrolling to mindful intention. Key Features • Custom Goal Reminders: Set powerful, personalized goals that appear during your moment of interruption. ReMind makes your priorities impossible to ignore. • Target Any App: Select all the apps you want ReMind to monitor, from social media and news to games and streaming services. • Visual Calming Screens: Your custom-designed screens allow you to choose images and text meaningful to you, to instantly reduce anxiety and encourage mindfulness during the pause. • Track Your Success: See exactly how many times ReMind helped you successfully choose your goal over distraction. • Mindfulness Integration: A brief, calming pause reinforces the feeling of reclaiming your time and mental space. Stop Scrolling. Start Doing. We know it's hard to break those deeply ingrained digital habits. ReMind is the simple, elegant solution designed to fight fire with focus. Download ReMind today and start using your phone as a tool for success, not a source of distraction. Download ReMind: Reframe your focus now. Please note a subscription or lifetime purchase is required to access the features in this app. These are subject to the standard Apple terms of use which can be found at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ReMind at none against Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness's shown. ReMind also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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 ReMind sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness ships an update every 3 weeks, ReMind daily. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness | ReMind |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (81 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 81 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 127 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Codescale GmbH | Red Kite 9 Ltd |
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
ReMind
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
ReMind
- ReMind:Reframe your focus monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- ReMind: Reframe you focus Lifetime$39.99
Questions
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