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 over your device usage by blocking distracting apps and setting time limits. It aims to reduce screen time, limit procrastination, and boost productivity for a healthier digital life.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • Set time limits for apps
  • Reduce overall screen time
  • Limit procrastination
  • Increase productivity
  • Create digital boundaries
  • Schedule downtime
Features
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Reclaim Your Time and Focus with LIMIT: Screen Time Control Feeling overwhelmed by constant notifications and screen time creeping into every moment? Introducing LIMIT: Screen Time Control, your ultimate companion in the fight for focus and digital well-being. Our app empowers you to take back control of your device and create a healthier relationship with technology. Break Free from Distractions: Block Apps: Silence the digital noise! With LIMIT: Screen Time Control, you can easily block distracting apps for designated periods. Focus on work, studies, or quality time with loved ones without social media or games vying for your attention. Stay Focused: Carve out distraction-free zones. Set time limits for specific apps, ensuring you stay on track and avoid getting sucked into endless scrolling. Reduce Screen Time: Take control of your overall device usage. Set time limits to promote a healthier digital habits and create space for other activities. Unleash Your Productivity: Save Time: By eliminating distractions and managing app usage, LIMIT: Screen Time Control helps you reclaim valuable hours that can be spent on things that truly matter. Limit Procrastination: Ditch the urge to endlessly check social media or news feeds. Set time limits or block distracting apps altogether to stay focused on the task at hand. Increase Productivity: Boost your efficiency by minimizing interruptions and maintaining focus. LIMIT: Screen Time Control helps you get more done in less time. Unwind and Recharge: Blocker & Freedom: Create digital boundaries and disconnect from the constant pull of your device. Block unwanted websites or apps during evenings, weekends, or while on vacation to truly unwind and recharge. Clear Space: Clear the mental clutter and create space for relaxation. Schedule downtime periods where notifications and distracting apps are silenced, allowing for true moments of peace. Simple and User-Friendly: LIMIT: Screen Time Control is designed with ease of use in mind. Our intuitive interface allows you to set up app blocking and time limits with just a few taps. Whether you're a student, professional, or simply looking for a more balanced digital life, LIMIT: Screen Time Control empowers you to take charge and create a healthier relationship with technology. Download LIMIT: Screen Time Control today and unlock a world of focus, productivity, and freedom from distractions! Terms and Conditions: https://static.screen-limiter.com/terms-conditions-en.html Privacy Policy: https://static.screen-limiter.com/privacy-en.html Community Guidelines: https://static.screen-limiter.com/community-guidelines-en.html

Screenshots

ScreenZen4 screens
LIMIT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ScreenZen at 4.9 against LIMIT's 4.3. ScreenZen also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 57%) and ads (none vs shown). LIMIT's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. ScreenZen sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and LIMIT sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScreenZen has 49K ratings behind it against 22, 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 57% of LIMIT's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScreenZen ships an update every 3 weeks, LIMIT every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
ScreenZen versus LIMIT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreenZenLIMIT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (49K ratings) — better4.3 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews93.4% of reviews — better57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings49K — better22
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#159 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size159 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScreenZen LLCDeep Vision Apps

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 ratings22 ratings
Positive77.3%
Neutral9.1%
Negative13.6%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative35.7%

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
3 purchases

LIMIT

Subscriptions2
  • Limit Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Limit Premium$4.997 Days
One-time1
  • Limit Premium$39.99

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 4.3 from 22 ratings.
Do ScreenZen or LIMIT have ads?
LIMIT shows ads; ScreenZen does not.
Which is updated more often, ScreenZen or LIMIT?
ScreenZen ships an update every 3 weeks, and LIMIT every 2 days. Most recently, ScreenZen was updated on September 24, 2026 and LIMIT on August 25, 2026.

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