# Limit vs Screen Time Control

The clearest difference is rating: Screen Time Control at 5.0 against Limit's 3.9. Screen Time Control also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). Limit's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.1 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Limit sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Screen Time Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Screen Time Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Limit has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Limit's written reviews are positive against 67% of Screen Time Control's.

Limit ships an update every 2 weeks, Screen Time Control every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Limit | Screen Time Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/limit-screen-time-for-focus/id6473087772/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-headup/id6736939821/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 64 MB | 147 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Samet Macit](https://appshunter.io/developer/1182954395) | [MIRRORHUB MCHJ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802826489) |

## What reviewers say

### Limit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/limit-screen-time-for-focus/id6473087772)

This app helps you regain control of your time by blocking distracting applications and scheduling focused work sessions. It offers customizable limits for app usage and allows for planned blocking periods to enhance productivity and digital well-being.

**Highlights:** Customizable focus sessions, Scheduled blocking sessions, App usage limits, User-friendly interface, Privacy-focused design, Tailored customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Weekly Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly PRO | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Limit Pro(Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |


### Screen Time Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-headup/id6736939821)

This app helps you regain control of your digital life by managing screen time, blocking distractions, and boosting productivity. It offers features like app limits, scheduled blocking, and a Pomodoro timer to improve focus and mental well-being.

**Highlights:** Set daily app and website limits, Schedule app blocking, Limit social media scrolling, Pomodoro timer for focus, Track productivity and minimize distractions, Personalized customization options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| 1 credit | $0.49 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Limit free?

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

### Is Screen Time Control free?

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

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

Screen Time Control is rated higher. Limit averages 3.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Screen Time Control averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither Limit nor Screen Time Control shows ads.

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

Limit ships an update every 2 weeks, and Screen Time Control every 6 days. Most recently, Limit was updated on October 6, 2026 and Screen Time Control on October 14, 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.*