Comparison

MindfulBytes vs Limit Screen Time

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MindfulBytes

Features
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**Break free from doomscrolling and crush your health goals with MindfulBytes!** Seamlessly sync with Apple Health and Screen Time to set your own rules and define what a perfect day looks like for you. Choose daily targets and unlock time rewards on your most distracting apps when you reach them. Track your progress, celebrate your wins, and take control of your screen time — one mindful moment at a time. **Terms (EULA):** https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ **Privacy Policy:** https://kushtrim17.github.io/mindfulbytes-legal/privacy-policy.html

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Limit Screen Time

Features
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Limit screen time on the apps you overuse and get your hours back. Focus is a calm app blocker for iPhone. Pick the apps and websites that pull you in, start a block, and they stay locked until the time is up. NO "IGNORE LIMIT" BUTTON To end a block early, you close your eyes and open them three times in front of the camera. This short eye exercise rests your eyes and gives you a moment to decide if you really need that app. Camera frames never leave your iPhone. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick the apps, websites and categories you want to block. 2. Set how long the block lasts, or schedule it for every day. 3. Start the block. It stays on even when Focus is closed. WHAT YOU GET • Less mindless scrolling on social media, video and games. • A website blocker that works in Safari too. • Scheduled downtime that starts on its own every day, overnight included. • Today's most used apps and the minutes you protect, block after block. • Live progress on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. • A reminder to come back at the same time tomorrow. MADE FOR Deep work. Studying for exams. A digital detox before bed. Days when you want your phone to feel more like a dumb phone. No shame, and no streaks to keep. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your app usage and camera frames stay on your device. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MindfulBytes4 screens
Limit Screen Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MindfulBytes at none against Limit Screen Time's shown. MindfulBytes also leads on iOS requirement (18.2 vs 26.0). Limit Screen Time's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MindfulBytes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Limit Screen Time sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MindfulBytes ships an update every 4 months, Limit Screen Time every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
MindfulBytes versus Limit Screen Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMindfulBytesLimit Screen Time
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.2 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB56 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperKushtrim AbdijuDilshodi Kahori

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MindfulBytes

Subscriptions2
  • All access$2.991 Month
  • All Access$24.991 Year
2 purchases

Limit Screen Time

Subscriptions2
  • Focus Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Focus Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is MindfulBytes free?
MindfulBytes 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.
Do MindfulBytes or Limit Screen Time have ads?
Limit Screen Time shows ads; MindfulBytes does not.
Which is updated more often, MindfulBytes or Limit Screen Time?
MindfulBytes ships an update every 4 months, and Limit Screen Time every 8 days. Most recently, MindfulBytes was updated on October 30, 2026 and Limit Screen Time on October 24, 2026.

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