Limit vs Clean Count
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Clean Count
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Clean Count sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Limit asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | Limit | Clean Count |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (245 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 245 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eighty Percent Solutions | Nikolaus Letsche-Fried |
In-app purchases
Limit
No in-app purchases
Clean Count
- Clean Count Unlimited$2.99









