Comparison

Screen Time Limit vs Habit Tracker

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • Block distracting websites
  • Set daily time limits per app
  • Schedule app blocking times
  • Lock settings with a PIN
  • Weekly emergency pass
Features
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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/

About

Habit Tracker

This app helps you build better habits and achieve your goals through daily tracking, routine planning, and focus tools. Monitor progress, maintain streaks, and understand your mood to create a more productive and consistent lifestyle.

Highlights
  • Personalized habit creation
  • Daily streak tracking
  • Built-in Pomodoro timer
  • Daily task checklist
  • Customizable reminders
  • Mood tracking
  • Flexible scheduling
Features
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Habit Tracker: Goals & Daily Planner Build better habits, stay focused, and make progress toward your goals every day. Create a routine that works for you with an all-in-one habit tracker and productivity planner. Track your daily activities, maintain streaks, organize tasks, manage your time, and understand your mood — all in one simple app. Whether you're working toward personal goals, improving your productivity, studying, exercising, or developing healthier routines, you have the tools to stay consistent and see your progress over time. Features Track Habits and Reach Your Goals Create personalized habits for fitness, reading, studying, mindfulness, self-care, and more. Monitor your progress with clear statistics and visual charts that help you understand how your routines develop over time. Build Daily Streaks Stay motivated by tracking consecutive days of activity. Celebrate milestones, monitor your consistency, and turn small daily actions into lasting habits. Focus with the Pomodoro Timer Make the most of your time with a built-in Pomodoro timer. Structure work and study sessions, schedule breaks, and build a more focused daily routine. Plan Your Day Organize tasks, routines, and priorities with a simple daily checklist. Keep important activities in one place and make it easier to follow through on your plans. Set Personalized Reminders Create reminders for habits, workouts, study sessions, and everyday activities. Get timely notifications to help you remember your priorities and maintain your routine. Track Your Mood and Emotions Record your mood and explore how it changes over time. Recognize patterns in your daily experiences and use these insights to make more informed lifestyle choices. Create a Flexible Schedule Set up habits that fit your lifestyle with daily, weekly, or monthly schedules. Track recurring activities and customize your routine to match your goals. Improve Focus and Productivity Break larger goals into manageable daily actions. Use habit tracking, checklists, reminders, and focus sessions to stay organized and make steady progress. Customize Your Experience Personalize your habits, schedules, reminders, and routines to suit your preferences. Build a tracking system that works for your lifestyle and priorities. Make Every Day Count Use your daily planner and habit tracker to: • Build healthier routines • Stay organized and consistent • Improve focus and productivity • Monitor your progress over time • Track mood and daily activities • Turn personal goals into achievable steps Start today, track your progress, and build a routine that helps you move toward your goals — one day at a time.

Screenshots

Screen Time Limit4 screens
Habit Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Habit Tracker at 4.9 against Screen Time Limit's 4.5. Habit Tracker also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (139 vs 45). Screen Time Limit's advantage is review sentiment (64% vs 53%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Screen Time Limit sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Habit Tracker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Habit Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45 and 139 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Screen Time Limit's written reviews are positive against 53% of Habit Tracker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen Time Limit ships an update every 2 weeks, Habit Tracker weekly. Both last shipped on November 14, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Screen Time Limit versus Habit Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Time LimitHabit Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (45 ratings)4.9 (139 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews — better53.3% of reviews
Number of ratings45139 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.016.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB496 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSalix Labs LLCArtem Shyshko

Customer experience

Screen Time Limit

All ratings45 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral2.2%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative35.7%

Habit Tracker

All ratings139 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral13.3%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Screen Time Limit

Subscriptions7
  • 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
5 purchases

Habit Tracker

Subscriptions3
  • 7 Days7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • 12 month$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$24.99
  • One time subscription$29.99

Questions

Is Screen Time Limit free?
Screen Time Limit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Habit Tracker free?
Habit Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Screen Time Limit or Habit Tracker?
Habit Tracker is rated higher. Screen Time Limit averages 4.5 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Habit Tracker averages 4.9 from 139 ratings.
Do Screen Time Limit or Habit Tracker have ads?
Neither Screen Time Limit nor Habit Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screen Time Limit or Habit Tracker?
Screen Time Limit ships an update every 2 weeks, and Habit Tracker weekly. Most recently, Screen Time Limit was updated on November 14, 2026 and Habit Tracker on November 14, 2026.

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