Comparison

Limit vs Folio

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

Folio

Save articles, videos, and stories from anywhere to read, watch, or listen to later. Enjoy a distraction-free experience synced across all your devices.

Highlights
  • Save content in one tap
  • Distraction-free reading
  • Syncs across devices
  • Offline access
  • Article-to-audio conversion
  • Personalized recommendations
Features
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Your new home for everything worth saving. Pocket is shutting down — but the spirit of it lives on in Folio. Folio is a read-it-later app for people who love to read, watch, and learn. Save articles, videos, and stories from anywhere, and come back to them when you’re ready — on your phone, tablet, or computer. It’s like bookmarking, but better. Clean, simple, and built for focus. What you can do with Folio: • Save in one tap – From your browser, favorite apps, or anywhere you find something interesting. • Read without distractions – Enjoy a quiet, beautifully formatted reading experience — just you and the words. • Take your time – Everything you save is synced across devices and available offline. • Listen instead – Turn articles into audio and catch up on your saved stories hands-free. • Find new favorites – Get thoughtful recommendations based on what you save. Folio turns the web into your personal library. Whether you’re commuting, relaxing, or deep in research, it’s the best place to save what matters — and come back when it matters most.

Screenshots

Limit4 screens
Folio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Folio at weekly against Limit's every 6 weeks. Folio also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Limit's advantage is ratings volume (245 vs 7). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Folio holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Limit has 245 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Limit's written reviews are positive against 80% of Folio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Limit ships an update every 6 weeks, Folio weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Limit versus Folio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLimitFolio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (245 ratings)4.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.1% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings245 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB39 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperEighty Percent SolutionsLess Is Better LLC

Customer experience

Limit

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

Folio

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

Limit

No in-app purchases

None

Folio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Limit free?
Limit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Folio free?
Folio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Limit or Folio?
Folio is rated higher. Limit averages 4.6 out of 5 from 245 ratings, while Folio averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.
Do Limit or Folio have ads?
Neither Limit nor Folio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Limit or Folio?
Limit ships an update every 6 weeks, and Folio weekly. Most recently, Limit was updated on September 21, 2026 and Folio on September 5, 2026.

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