Comparison

Limit vs Hush

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

Hush

Features
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Take back control of your time. Hush is a free screen time app that helps you focus by blocking distracting apps — instantly. Pair it with our NFC-powered Hush token to lock social media and other time-wasting apps with a single tap. Tap again when you’re ready to return. No subscriptions. No passwords. No judgment. Just space to be present. Whether you’re working, creating, studying, or spending time with people you care about — Hush helps you stay present and in control. Why Hush? • One-tap Focus Mode (powered by your Hush token) • Instantly block social media and distractions • Stay mindful without being tracked • Built for creators, freelancers & digital minimalists • Stylish. Simple. Affordable. Private & Safe We use Apple's Screen Time API in order to monitor and block apps you use. Unlike most apps, we don't ask for your email, or creating an account. All your data never leaves your device.

Screenshots

Limit4 screens
Hush4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hush at every 8 days against Limit's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Limit ships an update every 6 weeks, Hush every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Limit versus Hush: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLimitHush
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (245 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings245 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.616.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEighty Percent SolutionsAeloch Kim

In-app purchases

None

Limit

No in-app purchases

None

Hush

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Limit free?
Limit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hush free?
Hush is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Limit or Hush have ads?
Neither Limit nor Hush shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Limit or Hush?
Limit ships an update every 6 weeks, and Hush every 8 days. Most recently, Limit was updated on September 30, 2026 and Hush on September 23, 2026.

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