# Limit vs App Block, Time limits

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Limit | App Block, Time limits |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (245 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/limit-control-the-scroll/id6738286409/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-block-time-limits-flow/id6742873866/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **245** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 78.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eighty Percent Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/960372430) | [Alcaeus Development AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1638202818) |

## What reviewers say

### Limit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/limit-control-the-scroll/id6738286409)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### App Block, Time limits

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-block-time-limits-flow/id6742873866)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fokus Pro - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Flow Pro - Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Flow Pro - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Flow Pro - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Fokus Pro - App Blocker | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*