# Screen Time Limit vs Task

Screen Time Limit and Task both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Task's written reviews are positive against 58% of Screen Time Limit's. Task also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Screen Time Limit's advantage is ratings volume (43 vs 9). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Task sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Screen Time Limit against 4.4 for Task. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43 and 9 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Screen Time Limit's written reviews are positive against 80% of Task's.

Screen Time Limit ships an update fortnightly, Task every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Time Limit | Task |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-limit-app-blocker/id6449219142/reviews)** | [4.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/task-to-do-list/id6471654166/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **43** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 83 MB | 348 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Salix Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807587134) | [Artem Shyshko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703231296) |

## 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 |


### Task

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/task-to-do-list/id6471654166)

Manage tasks, notes, and daily routines effortlessly. Create, organize, and check off tasks with priority settings, reminders, and collaborative list sharing. Visualize progress with widgets and timelines.

**Highlights:** Task management with checklists and priorities, Note-taking for quick thoughts and detailed plans, Daily, weekly, and monthly agenda planning, Reminders and notifications for tasks, Shared lists for collaboration, Widgets and timelines for progress visualization

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 months | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| 7 days | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| 12 months | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime subscription | $24.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Time Limit free?

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

### Is Task free?

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

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

Screen Time Limit is rated higher. Screen Time Limit averages 4.5 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Task averages 4.4 from 9 ratings.

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

Neither Screen Time Limit nor Task shows ads.

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

Screen Time Limit ships an update fortnightly, and Task every 8 days. Most recently, Screen Time Limit was updated on September 21, 2026 and Task on October 12, 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.*