# Limit vs Screen Time Limit

The clearest difference is rating: Screen Time Limit at 4.1 against Limit's 3.4. Screen Time Limit also leads on ratings volume (28 vs 7). Limit's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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 Limit sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Screen Time Limit holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 28 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Limit's written reviews are positive against 57% of Screen Time Limit's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Limit ships an update fortnightly, Screen Time Limit every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Limit | Screen Time Limit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/limit-screen-time-for-focus/id6473087772/reviews) | **[4.1 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-limit-onzen/id6749768490/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **28** |
| Positive reviews | **62.5% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Samet Macit](https://appshunter.io/developer/1182954395) | [EpicScale Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759187257) |

## 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

**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 Limit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-limit-onzen/id6749768490)

This app helps you build a healthier relationship with your phone by setting limits on app usage and tracking your digital habits. It offers flexible blocking modes, streaks, and a visual representation of your progress to encourage focus and reduce distractions.

**Highlights:** Set daily time limits for apps, Limit app opens, Schedule app blocking, Instant distraction-free sessions, Track usage insights, Build streaks for consistency, Visualize progress with Focus Garden

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly premium access | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly premium access | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly premium access | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Limit free?

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

### Is Screen Time Limit free?

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

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

Screen Time Limit is rated higher. Limit averages 3.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Screen Time Limit averages 4.1 from 28 ratings.

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

Screen Time Limit shows ads; Limit does not.

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

Limit ships an update fortnightly, and Screen Time Limit every 2 weeks. Most recently, Limit was updated on September 5, 2026 and Screen Time Limit on September 8, 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.*