# Limit vs Barrier

The clearest difference is rating: Limit at 3.9 against Barrier's 3.0. Limit also leads on ratings volume (11 vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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 Barrier sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Limit holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.0. 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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Limit | Barrier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/limit-screen-time-for-focus/id6473087772/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barrier-screen-time-blocker/id6756778740/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 65 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Samet Macit](https://appshunter.io/developer/1182954395) | [Savelii Veprev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689265930) |

## 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, iPhone Duo 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 | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Limit Pro(Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |


### Barrier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barrier-screen-time-blocker/id6756778740)

This app helps you regain control over your phone usage by creating a physical barrier to accessing distracting applications. Instead of simply closing apps, it requires you to wait a set amount of time with your phone face down before granting temporary access, prompting reflection on your digital habits.

**Highlights:** Select apps to limit, Automatic app locking, Face-down phone wait for unlock, Temporary app access, Customizable wait times (5-60 seconds), Unlimited apps with paid version

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium for week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium for month | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Forever | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Limit free?

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

### Is Barrier free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Limit or Barrier?

Limit is rated higher. Limit averages 3.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Barrier averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Limit or Barrier have ads?

Neither Limit nor Barrier shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Limit or Barrier?

Limit ships an update every 2 weeks, and Barrier every 2 weeks. Most recently, Limit was updated on October 30, 2026 and Barrier on October 24, 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.*