# Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness vs Efficient Pause

The clearest difference is rating: Efficient Pause at 5.0 against Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness's 4.4. Efficient Pause also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness's advantage is ratings volume (81 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.2). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Efficient Pause asks for nothing beyond the download.

Efficient Pause holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness has 81 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness's written reviews are positive against 100% of Efficient Pause's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness | Efficient Pause |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/limit-screen-timetaskfulness/id1507694725/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/efficient-pause/id6757892743/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **81** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 127 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Codescale GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1657846482) | [Efficient Saul](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868546443) |

## What reviewers say

### Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/limit-screen-timetaskfulness/id1507694725)

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Taskfulness Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Taskfulness Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Taskfulness Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Taskfulness Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Taskfulness Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Taskfulness Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Taskfulness Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| Taskfulness Annual | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Intentional usage encouragement
- 👍 Reduces screen time
- 🧠 Promotes mindfulness
- ✨ Innovative AI notifications
- 🚀 Effective for focus

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Subscription model is expensive
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 💰 Transition to subscription model disliked
- 👎 Free version is very limited
- ⚠️ Setup issues and unresponsiveness

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Efficient Pause

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/efficient-pause/id6757892743)

This app introduces a brief moment of reflection before opening potentially distracting applications. It prompts users to state their reason for opening an app, fostering conscious decision-making and breaking unconscious habits without imposing restrictions.

**Highlights:** Moment of awareness before opening apps, Select apps for intentional access, Choose a reason before opening, Local data logging, View app access totals, Export data as CSV

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness free?

Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Efficient Pause free?

Efficient Pause is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness or Efficient Pause?

Efficient Pause is rated higher. Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness averages 4.4 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while Efficient Pause averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness or Efficient Pause have ads?

Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness shows ads; Efficient Pause does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*