Comparison

DEApp vs LIMSTAR

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

Head to head
About

DEApp

This app helps users break smartphone addiction and boost productivity by locking selected applications. Set schedules or timers for app usage, with features to prevent deletion or installation of new apps during lock periods.

Highlights
  • Scheduled app locking
  • Timer-based app locking
  • Deletion prevention
  • Installation prevention
  • Customizable lock schedules
Features
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Easy and simple, but unbreakable app lock application! Want to break free from smartphone addiction? Want to boost productivity in your life? Just set the apps and times you want to lock. DEApp will support your willpower. Scheduled Lock Apps lock according to the scheduled time. You can set it to repeat on specific days. Timer Apps lock for the set amount of time. Deletion Prevention You cannot delete the app during the lock period. Installation Prevention You cannot install new apps during the lock period.

About

LIMSTAR

Features
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LIMSTAR is a space-themed self-discipline tool. Walk, meditate, and explore nature to earn app usage time. Begin your starship journey now.

Screenshots

DEApp3 screens
LIMSTAR4 screens

Verdict

The call

DEApp and LIMSTAR 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. DEApp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and LIMSTAR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DEApp ships an update every 5 days, LIMSTAR weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and June 2, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
DEApp versus LIMSTAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDEAppLIMSTAR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUnCheon Baek羽 唐

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DEApp

One-time1
  • Unlock Apps$0.99
1 purchases

LIMSTAR

One-time1
  • LIMSATR Life Member$0.99

Questions

Is DEApp free?
DEApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LIMSTAR free?
LIMSTAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DEApp or LIMSTAR have ads?
Neither DEApp nor LIMSTAR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DEApp or LIMSTAR?
DEApp ships an update every 5 days, and LIMSTAR weekly. Most recently, DEApp was updated on September 20, 2026 and LIMSTAR on June 2, 2026.

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