Comparison

Limit vs Clean Count

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

Clean Count

Features
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Clean Count is your all-in-one countdown tracker for life’s upcoming moments. Whether it’s a birthday, a vacation, or a product launch, Clean Count helps you stay organized with a simple, clutter-free interface and stylish home screen widgets. What Clean Count has: Clean & Intuitive Design Keep things simple. Quickly add or edit events without digging through menus. Customizable Colors & Styles Personalize each countdown with vibrant hues and modern patterns. Stylish Widgets View your top events on the Home Screen in small, medium, or large widget formats. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited styles , picture support, and iCloud sync across all your devices. Download Clean Count today for a fresh, modern approach to tracking every milestone! No intrusive ads, no unnecessary clutter, just pure countdown bliss.

Screenshots

Limit4 screens
Clean Count4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Limit at none against Clean Count's 1. Limit also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Clean Count sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Limit asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Limit ships an update every 6 weeks, Clean Count every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Limit versus Clean Count: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLimitClean Count
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (245 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings245 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEighty Percent SolutionsNikolaus Letsche-Fried

In-app purchases

None

Limit

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Clean Count

One-time1
  • Clean Count Unlimited$2.99

Questions

Is Limit free?
Limit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Clean Count free?
Clean Count is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Limit or Clean Count have ads?
Neither Limit nor Clean Count shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Limit or Clean Count?
Limit ships an update every 6 weeks, and Clean Count every 2 months. Most recently, Limit was updated on October 15, 2026 and Clean Count on October 10, 2026.

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