# Limit vs Mirror

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mirror at 96% against Limit's 60%. Limit's advantage is iOS requirement (16.1 vs 18). 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 Mirror sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Limit ships an update fortnightly, Mirror every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Limit | Mirror |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/limit-screen-time-for-focus/id6473087772/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **11** | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **96.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 65 MB | 259 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 18 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Samet Macit](https://appshunter.io/developer/1182954395) | [JORDAN GLOAGUEN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867727573) |

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


### Mirror

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirror-screen-time-game/id6757595215)

Transform your screen time struggle into a game. Earn rewards by using your phone healthily, or watch your avatar suffer if you scroll too much. Offers guided lessons and blocking sessions to help you regain digital freedom.

**Highlights:** Gamified screen time reduction, Avatar progression, Guided lessons, App blocking sessions, Daily distraction reports, Focus mode

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Limit free?

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

### Is Mirror free?

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

### Do Limit or Mirror have ads?

Neither Limit nor Mirror shows ads.

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

Limit ships an update fortnightly, and Mirror every 2 weeks. Most recently, Limit was updated on October 26, 2026 and Mirror on October 25, 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.*