Comparison

Screen Time Limit vs FlowState

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

FlowState

Features
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Enter deep focus with FlowState, a productivity timer that helps you achieve flow state through structured work sessions and mindful breaks. FOCUS SESSIONS Customizable timer with Pomodoro and custom intervals. Track your focus streaks and build consistency day by day. FLOW TRACKING See your daily, weekly, and long-term focus time. Identify your most productive hours and build better habits with visual analytics. AMBIENT SOUNDS Choose from curated background sounds designed to enhance concentration - rain, cafe, nature, white noise, and more. SMART BREAKS Timed breaks with breathing exercises and stretch reminders. Stay refreshed and prevent burnout. EVERYTHING INCLUDED Every feature unlocked. No ads. No data collection. Just focus. — Subscription & Terms — FlowState Premium is an auto-renewing monthly subscription ($2.99/month, after a 7-day free trial) or a one-time Lifetime purchase ($19.99). Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The monthly subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Use: https://kirbyfze.github.io/flowstate-legal/terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: https://kirbyfze.github.io/flowstate-legal/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Screen Time Limit4 screens
FlowState1 screens

Verdict

The call

Screen Time Limit and FlowState are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 FlowState sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen Time Limit ships an update every 2 weeks, FlowState every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Screen Time Limit versus FlowState: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Time LimitFlowState
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (44 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings44 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSalix Labs LLCChristian Pedersen

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
2 purchases

FlowState

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Screen Time Limit free?
Screen Time Limit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FlowState free?
FlowState is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Screen Time Limit or FlowState have ads?
Neither Screen Time Limit nor FlowState shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screen Time Limit or FlowState?
Screen Time Limit ships an update every 2 weeks, and FlowState every 10 days. Most recently, Screen Time Limit was updated on November 7, 2026 and FlowState on November 5, 2026.

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