Comparison

ScreenZen vs Limit

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ScreenZen

This app offers multiple strategies to help you reduce screen time and control app usage. Features include delayed app opening, timed scrolling interruptions, and customizable app limits. It also provides options for strict blocking, settings protection, and encourages mindful breaks.

Highlights
  • Delayed app opening
  • Scrolling interruption
  • Set app goals and limits
  • Configurable daily schedules
  • Strict app blocking
  • Screen time tracking for distracting apps
  • Settings protection locks
Features
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Multiple strategies to reduce your screentime 1. Delay before opening your app: A bit of time before choosing if you need to open your distracting app. You can have the wait time increase each time you open your app. 2. Interrupt your scrolling: Check your distracting apps for short periods of time so you don't get sucked in. 3. Set an app goal and optionally block when you reach your limit. 4. Configurable for different days of the week and time by app. 5. Messages like "Is this important" before opening your app. 6. See your screen time for only your distracting apps. Don't worry about Google Maps bloating up your time. 7. Strict block your apps: Either for time ranges, after a certain number of opens or ScreenTime. 8. Locks on Settings to prevent you from changing your settings when you want to open an app. 9. Breathing and other activities to encourage you not to need to open the app while waiting for it to unlock. 10. Streaks to encourage you not to exceed your limits or override your settings.

About

Limit

This app helps you regain control of your time by blocking distracting applications and scheduling focused work sessions. It offers customizable limits for app usage and allows for planned blocking periods to enhance productivity and digital well-being.

Highlights
  • Customizable focus sessions
  • Scheduled blocking sessions
  • App usage limits
  • User-friendly interface
  • Privacy-focused design
  • Tailored customization
Features
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Unlock Your Productivity: Your ultimate screen time control tool block apps for Focus Take Control, Stay Focused, and Reclaim Your Time In a world brimming with digital distractions, finding focus can often feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. That's where Limit: Screen Time for Focus swoops in - your steadfast companion in the quest for productivity and balanced digital life. Designed intuitively for iOS, our app empowers you to seize control over your screen time, helping you to concentrate on what truly matters. Key Features That Set You Free Focus Sessions: Jumpstart your productivity with customizable focus sessions. Whether you're diving into deep work, embarking on a creative endeavor, or simply seeking some uninterrupted quiet time, set a timer and watch your efficiency soar. Schedule Blocking Sessions: Anticipate and plan for your most productive times. With Limit: Screen Time for Focus, scheduling screen time blocks is seamless, allowing you to automatically silence digital noise during critical work hours or precious family moments. App Limits for a Balanced Digital Diet: Moderation is key to a healthy digital lifestyle. Set daily or weekly usage limits for apps that tend to devour your time. Once the limit is reached,Limit: Screen Time Blocker gently nudges you to take a much-needed break, encouraging healthier habits. Why Limit? Simplicity in Design: Our user-friendly interface makes digital well-being accessible to everyone. No complicated setups; just straightforward productivity. Tailored to Your Life: Customize every feature to suit your unique lifestyle and goals. Limit adapts to you, not the other way around. Privacy-Focused: Your data stays yours. We prioritize your privacy, ensuring that your app usage patterns remain confidential and secure. Embrace Productivity, Embrace Well-being With Limit, you're not just blocking out distractions; you're paving the way for a more focused, fulfilling, and balanced life. It's time to take back control and let your productivity flourish. # Subscriptions We have providing monthly and yearly auto-renewal subscriptions to access all premium features for Limit: Screen Time Blocker. You can try all premium features 7 days for free. Free trial subscription automatically renews to a paid subscriber unless auto-renew is turned off. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Account automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The subscription can be turned off in the Account Settings section. Any unused part of the free trial period, if offered, will be lost when purchasing a subscription during the free trial. * (Prices will vary by country and App Store Matrix pricing.) Privacy Policy; https://limit-cb912.web.app/privacy.html Terms & Conditions; https://limit-cb912.web.app/terms.html Feel free to contact our team at: net29apps@gmail.com for any questions.

Screenshots

ScreenZen4 screens
Limit3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ScreenZen at 4.9 against Limit's 3.4. ScreenZen also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 63%) and ratings volume (49K vs 7). On price, update cadence, ads 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. ScreenZen sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Limit sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ScreenZen holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScreenZen has 49K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of ScreenZen's written reviews are positive against 63% of Limit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScreenZen ships an update every 3 weeks, Limit fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
ScreenZen versus Limit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreenZenLimit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (49K ratings) — better3.4 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews93.4% of reviews — better62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings49K — better7
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#158 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size159 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScreenZen LLCSamet Macit

Customer experience

ScreenZen

All ratings48,969 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews6,446 reviews
Positive93.4%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.9%

Limit

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

ScreenZen

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unlock button not working as expected
  • App stops working after some time
  • Compatibility issues with iOS 16 update

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more customization options
  • Integrate with productivity/to-do apps
  • Add more pause/break options
  • Improve website blocking functionality

Limit

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

ScreenZen

One-time4
  • Kind Tip$5.00
  • Generous Tip$10.00
  • Amazing Tip$20.00
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  • Fantastic Tip$40.00
7 purchases

Limit

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly Premium Subscription$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium Subscription7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Weekly Pro$5.997 Days
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  • Yearly PRO$9.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium Subscription3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Limit Pro(Lifetime)$29.99

Questions

Is ScreenZen free?
ScreenZen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Limit free?
Limit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ScreenZen or Limit?
ScreenZen is rated higher. ScreenZen averages 4.9 out of 5 from 49K ratings, while Limit averages 3.4 from 7 ratings.
Do ScreenZen or Limit have ads?
Neither ScreenZen nor Limit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScreenZen or Limit?
ScreenZen ships an update every 3 weeks, and Limit fortnightly. Most recently, ScreenZen was updated on September 24, 2026 and Limit on September 5, 2026.

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