Comparison

Roots vs Limit Socials

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

Head to head
About

Roots

This app helps you regain control of your phone usage by setting app limits, scheduling downtime, and participating in detox challenges. It provides insights into your screen time habits and offers features like 'Monk Mode' for focused periods. Aimed at improving well-being and reducing phone addiction.

Highlights
  • App and website blocking
  • Scheduled downtime
  • Phone detox challenges
  • Monk Mode for strict blocking
  • Digital dopamine monitoring
  • Daily goals and progress tracking
  • Personal balance score
Features
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Roots is the #1 screen time app. Set boundaries with your phone, and unlock more time.  Screen time has a major impact on our mental and physical wellbeing. We're here to help — with better app limits, digital downtime, daily goals, balance score, and more. Join thousands of people using Roots to build a better relationship with their phone. WHAT TO EXPECT - Better screen time management - Unlock 2 hours per day - Stop scrolling mindlessly - Cure your phone addiction - Detox from phone dopamine - Find better balance - Be more present - Stay focused BLOCK NOW - Start blocking apps at any time with one tap BETTER APP LIMITS - Block any app or website based on time limits or number of opens SCHEDULE DOWNTIME - Be intentional with "mindful mornings", "evening wind down", and more PHONE DETOX CHALLENGES - Personalized challenges to compete with yourself and friends - Challenges with neuroscientist and Roots Chief Science Officer, Tj Power BLOCK WITH "MONK MODE" - App blocking that doesn't let you unblock until tomorrow MONITOR DIGITAL DOPAMINE - Not all screen time is equal, so we help you understand the impact of each app DAILY GOALS - Set goals for screen time and phone pickups, and track your daily progress PERSONAL BALANCE SCORE - Daily score helps keep you accountable with beautiful illustrations and visuals SCREEN TIME TRENDS - View the progress and trends of your screen time journey BUILD A STREAK - Build a streak as you stay under limits, earn cheat days and custom app icons BLOCK ADULT WEBSITES - Keep yourself off adult websites once and for all DON’T JUST TAKE IT FROM US "We’re all guilty of being obsessed with our phones. Roots helps you break free." -- Tj Power, Neuroscientist and Author “It's beautiful, and it works” -- Jameston78 “This app does what it says” -- Casper-F “Worth every penny” -- Thehikingfool PRIVACY GUARANTEED We use Apple’s Screen Time API so all of your phone usage data stays on your phone. TERMS & CONDITIONS - Auto-Renewing Subscription Options: Roots Plus (Monthly or Annual) - Terms: https://www.getroots.app/terms - Privacy Policy: https://www.getroots.app/privacy-policy

About

Limit Socials

This app helps you regain control of your screen time by restricting access to distracting social media applications. It offers features like automatic blocking, custom session management, and scientifically designed audio sessions to improve focus and reduce stress.

Highlights
  • Restrict distracting apps
  • Automatic blocking
  • Custom session management
  • Heal from scrolling audio sessions
  • Daily brain reset ritual
  • Focus streak tracking
Features
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With Limit Socials - App Blocker, effortlessly block distracting apps like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Reddit, Snapchat, and X (Twitter) with just a tap, ending endless scrolling. Struggling to manage your social media time? Limit Socials - App Blocker helps you stay focused and productive by restricting access to distracting apps. Whether you're controlling your own usage or managing screen time for your family, this app is your ideal solution. What You Gain: - Take charge of your screen time effectively - Save over 6 years in the long run - Enjoy better sleep and brighter mornings - Spend quality time with family and friends - Reduce stress and boost mindfulness - Use your phone with purpose - Maintain focus during crucial moments - Enhance work productivity - Heal from Scrolling: Scientifically designed audio sessions to restore your attention span after hours of social media use. - Daily Brain Reset: A gamified 5-minute daily ritual to quiet the noise and ignite your focus. - Brown Noise & 40Hz Waves: Use proven frequencies to silence internal distractions and trigger deep concentration instantly. - Build Your Streak: Turn focus into a habit. Track your progress and keep your "Focus Flame" alive. Key Features: - Set Daily Limits: Decide how much time you can spend on specific social media apps each day. - Automatic Blocking: Once you hit your daily limit, the app blocks access to the designated apps for the rest of the day. - Session Management: Easily add, edit, and delete sessions to tailor your app usage limits. - ScreenTime API Integration: Seamlessly integrates with ScreenTime API for accurate tracking and enforcement of app usage limits. Screen time affects us all. Limit Socials - App Blocker is perfect for anyone looking to cut daily screen time, increase focus, reduce stress, enjoy a digital detox, and improve sleep. Using advanced technology, Limit Socials can block distractions on your phone, helping you stay focused and more present. Download Limit Socials - App Blocker today and start maximizing your time by reducing distractions and boosting productivity! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Roots4 screens
Limit Socials4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Roots at 4.7 against Limit Socials's 1.0. Roots also leads on ratings volume (3.1K vs 1). 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. Roots sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Limit Socials sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Roots holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roots has 3.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Roots ships an update every 2 weeks, Limit Socials fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Roots versus Limit Socials: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRootsLimit Socials
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.1K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews75.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.1K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size355 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMWMAlper Ismet SULUN

Customer experience

Roots

All ratings2,867 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews369 reviews
Positive75.6%
Neutral5.1%
Negative19.2%

Limit Socials

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Roots

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Apps getting blocked when they shouldn't be
  • Screen time data not syncing correctly
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • Subscription issues and inability to cancel
  • Trouble with the initial setup and syncing

Requested features

5 requests
  • Home screen and lock screen widgets
  • Customizable challenges and ability to share with friends
  • More options for the 'Do Not Disturb' mode
  • Improved analytics and progress tracking
  • Ability to easily adjust app limits without resetting

Limit Socials

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

18 purchases

Roots

Subscriptions18
  • Roots Plus - Monthly Plan$6.991 Month
  • Premium$7.997 Days
  • Roots Plus - Weekly Plan3 Days trial$7.997 Days
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  • Roots - Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
  • Roots Plus - Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
  • Roots - Monthly Plan$19.991 Month
  • Premium Pass7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Roots Plus - Annual Plan$29.991 Year
  • Premium$39.991 Year
  • Roots Plus - Annual Plan7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Premium Pass$59.991 Year
  • Roots Plus - Annual Plan7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Premium1 Month trial$69.991 Year
  • Roots Plus - Annual Plan$79.991 Year
  • Premium Pass1 Year trial$99.991 Year
  • Premium3 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Premium Pass1 Month trial$99.991 Year
  • Premium Pass7 Days trial$99.991 Year
3 purchases

Limit Socials

Subscriptions2
  • Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Limit Socials - Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Roots free?
Roots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Limit Socials free?
Limit Socials is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Roots or Limit Socials?
Roots is rated higher. Roots averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while Limit Socials averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Roots or Limit Socials have ads?
Neither Roots nor Limit Socials shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Roots or Limit Socials?
Roots ships an update every 2 weeks, and Limit Socials fortnightly. Most recently, Roots was updated on October 20, 2026 and Limit Socials on October 8, 2026.

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