Comparison

Limit vs App Block, Time limits

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

App Block, Time limits

This app helps you regain control of your digital life by blocking distractions and building healthier screen habits. It offers scheduled app blocking, daily time limits, and focus sessions to improve productivity and mindfulness.

Highlights
  • Scheduled app and website blocking
  • Daily time limits for app usage
  • Hard difficulty blocking with no skipping
  • Focus sessions with custom app whitelists
  • Screen time and notification tracking
  • Analysis of productive vs. distractive screen time
Features
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Flow – Take Control of Your Time Flow helps you block distractions, build better screen habits, and focus on what really matters. Whether that means finishing your work, being more present, or cutting down on endless scrolling, Flow gives you the tools to take back control. Block distractions when it counts – Scheduled blocks: Set times when specific apps and websites are automatically blocked. – Time limits: Choose how long you can use an app or website per day before it's locked. – Hard difficulty: No skipping, no turning it off—once active, the block stays in place. – Focus sessions: Block everything except the apps and websites you choose, for a fixed amount of time like 30 minutes or 1 hour. Understand your screen habits – Track your total screen time, pickups, and notifications. – See how much productive and distractive screen time you have. – Learn where your time really goes and start making changes that last. Built for real change it's a powerful, intentional tool for people who want to be more focused, more mindful, and more in control of their digital lives. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION* A Flow subscription is required to use and enjoy full access to features and content. Terms of use: https://github.com/alcaeusdevelopment/Fokus-Policies/blob/main/Terms-Of-Service.md

Screenshots

Limit4 screens
App Block, Time limits4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Limit at none against App Block, Time limits's 5. Limit also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (245 vs 3). App Block, Time limits's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. App Block, Time limits sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Limit asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

App Block, Time limits holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Limit has 245 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Limit ships an update every 6 weeks, App Block, Time limits every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Limit versus App Block, Time limits: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLimitApp Block, Time limits
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (245 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings245 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB119 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEighty Percent SolutionsAlcaeus Development AB

Customer experience

Limit

All ratings245 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral4.1%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive78.1%
Neutral6.3%
Negative15.6%

App Block, Time limits

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Limit

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

App Block, Time limits

Subscriptions5
  • Fokus Pro - Weekly7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Flow Pro - Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Flow Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Flow Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Fokus Pro - App Blocker7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Limit free?
Limit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is App Block, Time limits free?
App Block, Time limits is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Limit or App Block, Time limits?
App Block, Time limits is rated higher. Limit averages 4.6 out of 5 from 245 ratings, while App Block, Time limits averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Limit or App Block, Time limits have ads?
App Block, Time limits shows ads; Limit does not.
Which is updated more often, Limit or App Block, Time limits?
Limit ships an update every 6 weeks, and App Block, Time limits every 8 days. Most recently, Limit was updated on October 11, 2026 and App Block, Time limits on October 5, 2026.

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