Screen Time Limit vs Offline
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Screen Time Limit
This app helps you regain control of your screen time by blocking distracting applications and websites. It offers two modes: Gentle for softer nudges and Firm mode for strict limits that cannot be easily bypassed, ensuring you stick to your goals.
- Block distracting apps
- Block distracting websites
- Set daily time limits per app
- Schedule app blocking times
- Lock settings with a PIN
- Weekly emergency pass
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Willpower isn't enough. Firm mode takes the choice away: once your time's up, that app stays locked until midnight. A PIN won't open it and you can't edit the rule; your one way out is the weekly Emergency Pass. No more 'just five more minutes,' so you can live the life you actually want. FIRM MODE: LIMITS THAT STAY PUT Some limits are easy to dismiss. Firm mode is built so yours aren't. Once a rule's time runs out, that rule is locked until midnight, and you can't switch back to Gentle until midnight. Firm mode is part of Premium. GENTLE MODE: FREE Prefer a softer nudge? Gentle mode blocks your apps when time is up, and you can change the rule if you really need to. Add a PIN so changing it takes a deliberate step. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Block distracting apps • Block websites you waste time on • Set daily time limits per app • Set schedules for when apps are blocked • Lock the app's settings with a PIN • Emergency Pass: one a week, for when you truly need it. NO CLUTTER No gems, no streak games. Just your limits, kept. OUR GOAL We're working to make App Blocker the best screen time app on the App Store. Lots of updates are coming, and we read every review. PRICING App Blocker is free to use with Gentle mode. Premium unlocks Firm mode. The Yearly plan comes with a 7-day free trial. Subscription required for Premium features. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://www.salixlabs.com/privacy/app-blocker Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Offline
This app helps you regain control of your digital life by blocking distracting apps and creating personalized schedules. It offers insights into your phone usage and supports various user needs for enhanced focus and productivity.
- Personalized blocking schedules
- Customizable routines
- Detailed usage analytics
- Goal setting and progress monitoring
- Reduced phone dependency
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Reclaim control of your digital life with Offline, the ultimate screen time management app. Designed to empower you in focusing on your priorities, Offline lets you create personalized blocking schedules to eliminate distractions and regain focus. - Key Features - Customizable Routines: Create personalized blocking routines where specific apps are blocked, ensuring you stay on task without distractions fostering discipline and enhancing productivity. Time Management Tools: Gain valuable insights into your phone usage habits with detailed analytics. Set goals, monitor progress, and make informed decisions about your digital lifestyle. Versatility: Whether you're a student aiming to boost study time, a professional seeking increased work efficiency, or anyone looking to reduce phone dependency, Offline caters to your unique needs. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Screen Time Limit at 62% against Offline's 30%. Screen Time Limit also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Screen Time Limit sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Offline sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Screen Time Limit holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Screen Time Limit's written reviews are positive against 30% of Offline's.
Screen Time Limit ships an update every 2 weeks, Offline every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.
| Parameter | Screen Time Limit | Offline |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (45 ratings) — better | 4.2 (22 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews — better | 30.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 45 — better | 22 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Salix Labs LLC | TheComeUp LLC |
Customer experience
Screen Time Limit
Offline
In-app purchases
Screen Time Limit
- Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
- Parental Monthly (Classic)$5.991 Month
- Premium Monthly (Classic)$6.991 Month
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- Parental Yearly (Classic)$14.991 Year
- Premium Yearly B (Classic)$14.991 Year
- Premium Yearly A (Classic)$19.991 Year
- Premium Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
Offline
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$5.001 Month
- Yearly Subscription$54.001 Year
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