Comparison

Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness vs When Did I…? Routine Memory

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

When Did I…? Routine Memory

Features
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Remember the things life makes easy to forget. When Did I…? helps you remember when you last did the routines that matter. Whether it's changing the bedsheets, watering the plants, cleaning the coffee machine, replacing the water filter, taking medication or tracking your daily water intake, everything is only a tap away. No complicated habit tracking. No streaks to lose. No pressure. Just a calm record of life's recurring routines. Designed for real life • Record tasks with a single tap • See instantly what needs your attention • Track time-based and count-based routines • Build routines that fit your own life • Interactive widgets for quick updates • Beautiful themes • Works beautifully in Light and Dark Mode Built around calm, not guilt Most habit trackers are designed to push you. When Did I…? is designed to reassure you. The app simply answers the question: "When did I last do that?" Privacy first Your routines stay on your device. No account. No advertising. No tracking. No unnecessary data collection. Premium Unlock unlimited routines with a simple one-time purchase. No subscriptions. No recurring fees. Buy once and keep it forever. Privacy Policy: https://when-did-i.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness4 screens
When Did I…? Routine Memory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: When Did I…? Routine Memory at none against Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness's shown. Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). 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

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 When Did I…? Routine Memory sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness ships an update every 3 weeks, When Did I…? Routine Memory every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness versus When Did I…? Routine Memory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLimit Screen Time・TaskfulnessWhen Did I…? Routine Memory
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (81 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings81 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCodescale GmbHMartyn Thompson

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

When Did I…? Routine Memory

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
2 purchases

When Did I…? Routine Memory

Subscriptions2
  • When Did I Premium$3.991 Month
  • When Did I Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness free?
Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is When Did I…? Routine Memory free?
When Did I…? Routine Memory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness or When Did I…? Routine Memory have ads?
Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness shows ads; When Did I…? Routine Memory does not.
Which is updated more often, Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness or When Did I…? Routine Memory?
Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness ships an update every 3 weeks, and When Did I…? Routine Memory every 2 months. Most recently, Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness was updated on October 13, 2026 and When Did I…? Routine Memory on October 7, 2026.

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