Comparison

Limit vs Elevatr

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

Head to head
About

Limit

This app helps you regain control of your phone usage by setting daily time limits for distracting applications. It blocks apps by default, making each use a conscious decision and helping you improve focus and presence.

Highlights
  • Blocks distracting apps by default
  • Set daily time limits
  • Mindful app usage tracking
  • Behavioral science principles
  • Runs quietly in the background
  • Promotes focus and presence
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Scrolling steals your time – Limit helps you take it back. Limit transforms how you use your phone through simple, science-based behavioral design. You choose your distractions, set a daily time limit, and go on with your day. Limit blocks those apps by default – so every time you open one, it’s a mindful choice, not a reflex. When you decide to use a distracting app, your time budget starts ticking. When your limit is reached, those apps stay blocked for the rest of the day. You’ll feel the difference in focus, mood, and time – one intentional decision at a time. Why Limit * Blocks distractions by default – every tap becomes intentional. * Set it once, live your day – Limit runs quietly in the background. * Behavioral science built-in – based on proven habit-change principles. * Free – no subscriptions, no upsells, no ads. * Backed by Freedom – trusted by millions for digital well-being and focus. Limit doesn’t shame you for using your phone. It simply helps you stay aware, present, and in control. Whether you want to focus on work, be more present with family, or reclaim creative time, Limit makes it easier to live intentionally. Download Limit and enjoy your apps – mindfully.

About

Elevatr

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Create daily, weekly, and monthly goals and check in each day to record your progress. This structured approach, involving regular check-ins on your progress, facilitates habit formation and positive lifestyle changes. For example, a daily goal might be to drink eight glasses of water, a weekly goal could be to exercise for at least 150 minutes, and a monthly goal might be to read one book. Regular check-ins allow you to identify areas where you excel and areas needing improvement, fostering a cycle of self-reflection and growth, helping you stay on track and build lasting healthy habits.

Screenshots

Limit4 screens
Elevatr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Elevatr at 12.0 against Limit's 16.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Limit ships an update every 6 weeks, Elevatr every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Limit versus Elevatr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLimitElevatr
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (245 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings245 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEighty Percent SolutionsAt Least Seven

In-app purchases

None

Limit

No in-app purchases

None

Elevatr

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Limit free?
Limit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Elevatr free?
Elevatr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Limit or Elevatr have ads?
Neither Limit nor Elevatr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Limit or Elevatr?
Limit ships an update every 6 weeks, and Elevatr every 3 weeks. Most recently, Limit was updated on October 15, 2026 and Elevatr on October 5, 2026.

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