# LockMyApps Screen Time Control vs Limit Screen Time

The clearest difference is ads: Limit Screen Time at none against LockMyApps Screen Time Control's shown. Limit Screen Time also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 87%). LockMyApps Screen Time Control's advantage is ratings volume (287 vs 6). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LockMyApps Screen Time Control sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Limit Screen Time sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for LockMyApps Screen Time Control against 4.7 for Limit Screen Time. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LockMyApps Screen Time Control has 287 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of LockMyApps Screen Time Control's written reviews are positive against 100% of Limit Screen Time's.

LockMyApps Screen Time Control ships an update every 5 weeks, Limit Screen Time every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LockMyApps Screen Time Control | Limit Screen Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (287 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockmyapps-screen-time-control/id6502597150/reviews) | **[4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/limit-screen-time-untap/id6759078648/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **287** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 87.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 60 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1206652057) | [Vishal Pawar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710997168) |

## What reviewers say

### LockMyApps Screen Time Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockmyapps-screen-time-control/id6502597150)

This app helps you reduce screen time and boost productivity by blocking selected applications for set durations. Utilize focus timers, daily limits, and scheduled blocking to minimize distractions and "doom scrolling."

**Highlights:** Set productivity timers to block apps, Reduce screen time, Minimize "doom scrolling", Block apps temporarily, Add daily time limits, Schedule app blocking, Lock Now feature for short focus

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LockMyApps Pro 1 Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| LockMyApps Pro 1 Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| LockMyApps Pro 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| LockMyApps Pro 1 Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| LockMyApps Premium: 1 Week | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| LockMyApps Premium: Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| LockMyApps Premium: Discount | $19.99 | per year |
| LockMyApps: Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| LockMyApps: Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| LockMyApps: Premium | $44.99 | per year |
| LockMyApps: Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| LockMyApps Premium: 1 Year | $69.99 | per year |
| LockMyApps Premium: Lifetime | Free | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps with productivity and focus
- 🚀 Easy to use and set up
- 💰 Free app with no ads
- 🔒 Effectively locks apps to limit usage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional freezing or glitches
- 🔒 Limited ability to select multiple apps to lock at once
- 🕰️ Issues with recurring lock schedules not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- App thinks it's a different day, affecting lock schedules
- Inability to select apps to lock on certain days

**Requested features**

- Add option to hide/make locked apps invisible
- Allow setting different lock schedules for different apps
- Include a widget for quick access to locking features


### Limit Screen Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/limit-screen-time-untap/id6759078648)

This app helps reduce mindless scrolling by introducing a brief delay before opening selected addictive applications. This pause encourages conscious decision-making, allowing users to redirect their urges and regain control over their screen time.

**Highlights:** Intentional delay before opening apps, Session and daily app usage limits, Optional math challenge to unlock apps, Scheduled focus blocks, Screen time usage summary, Temporary pause for protection

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LockMyApps Screen Time Control free?

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

### Is Limit Screen Time free?

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

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

Limit Screen Time is rated higher. LockMyApps Screen Time Control averages 4.6 out of 5 from 287 ratings, while Limit Screen Time averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.

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

LockMyApps Screen Time Control shows ads; Limit Screen Time does not.

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

LockMyApps Screen Time Control ships an update every 5 weeks, and Limit Screen Time every 5 days. Most recently, LockMyApps Screen Time Control was updated on October 17, 2026 and Limit Screen Time on October 15, 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.*