# Screen Time Limit vs PPScreen

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PPScreen at 100% against Screen Time Limit's 58%. Screen Time Limit's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (43 vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Time Limit sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and PPScreen sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Screen Time Limit holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Time Limit has 43 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of Screen Time Limit's written reviews are positive against 100% of PPScreen's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Screen Time Limit ships an update fortnightly, PPScreen every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 1, 2026 and August 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Time Limit | PPScreen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-limit-app-blocker/id6449219142/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ppscreen-screen-time-and-focus/id6451011693/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **43** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 83 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Salix Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807587134) | [Chengdu ppTribe Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533525692) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Time Limit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-limit-app-blocker/id6449219142)

This app helps you improve focus and manage screen time by blocking distracting apps and websites. It offers features for self-control and parental monitoring to create a more productive digital environment.

**Highlights:** App blocking, Website blocking, Focus mode, Study timer, Parental controls, Screen time tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Parental Control Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Parental Yearly Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| 50% Discount | $14.99 | per year |
| 20% Discount | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


### PPScreen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ppscreen-screen-time-and-focus/id6451011693)

This app helps you manage your digital well-being by tracking screen time, blocking distracting apps, and encouraging healthy habits through challenges. It integrates with Apple HealthKit for step tracking and offers a customizable dashboard for insights into your usage patterns.

**Highlights:** Screen time insights and tracking, Focus mode to block distracting apps, Healthy habit challenges (e.g., Step Challenge), Customizable dashboard, Apple HealthKit integration for step tracking, Digital wellness coaching

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 month | $5.99 | per month |
| 12 months | $29.99 | per year |
| unlock card | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Time Limit free?

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

### Is PPScreen free?

PPScreen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Screen Time Limit or PPScreen?

Screen Time Limit is rated higher. Screen Time Limit averages 4.5 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while PPScreen averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Screen Time Limit or PPScreen have ads?

Neither Screen Time Limit nor PPScreen shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Screen Time Limit or PPScreen?

Screen Time Limit ships an update fortnightly, and PPScreen every 3 weeks. Most recently, Screen Time Limit was updated on August 1, 2026 and PPScreen on August 6, 2026.

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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.*