Limit vs Screen Time Limit
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.
Screen Time Limit
This app helps you build a healthier relationship with your phone by setting limits on app usage and tracking your digital habits. It offers flexible blocking modes, streaks, and a visual representation of your progress to encourage focus and reduce distractions.
- Set daily time limits for apps
- Limit app opens
- Schedule app blocking
- Instant distraction-free sessions
- Track usage insights
- Build streaks for consistency
- Visualize progress with Focus Garden
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OnZen—Screen Time Balance & Digital Wellbeing Break free from endless scrolling and take control of your digital life with OnZen—the app that helps you build a healthier relationship with your phone. Whether you want to spend less time on social media or simply be more intentional with your daily habits, OnZen makes it easy to stay balanced, productive, and focused on what matters most. Just choose which apps to limit, set how long and when you want to use them, and let OnZen handle the rest. Why OnZen Works Traditional app blockers simply lock you out. OnZen helps you understand your habits, reduce screen time naturally, and build lasting awareness. The result is less distraction, deeper focus, and time that feels truly your own. Daily Screen Time Goal Start with a realistic daily goal based on your current habits. If you usually spend 4 hours a day on your phone, OnZen will suggest cutting that by just 30 minutes—a small, achievable step that compounds over time. When you go over your daily screen time limit, your goal card on the home screen changes color, helping you stay aware and accountable without pressure. Smart App Limits Stay in control with flexible blocking modes designed for real life: • Set Time Limits—limit total daily use on individual apps (e.g., 30 minutes on TikTok). • Set Open Limits—limit how many times you can open a particular app. • Create Schedules—block selected apps at certain hours or on specific days. • Block Now—start a distraction-free session instantly anytime you need to focus. All modes are fully customizable, helping you create the perfect balance between focus and freedom. Stay Consistent with Streaks & your Focus Garden Every day you stay within your goals strengthens your streak. If you exceed your limit, the streak resets, motivating you to stay consistent and keep building better habits. Your personal Focus Garden turns your progress into something you can see and grow: each productive hour or balanced day plants a new tree, symbolizing your focus taking root. You’ll collect trees for: • Focus Hours • Days with OnZen • Consecutive streak days Clear Usage Insights See exactly where your time goes. OnZen tracks which apps you use most and divides them into Productive or Distracting categories that you can edit anytime. With simple, clear analytics, you’ll understand your daily patterns so you can take back control of your attention. Privacy and Security Your data remains private and securely stored on your device. We do not save your information and will never share your details with any third party. PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION • Subscribe to Premium to get unlimited access to certain app features. • Subscriptions are billed automatically at the rate of your selected plan. All personal data is protected in accordance with the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: https://epicscale.io/onzen_ios/terms https://epicscale.io/onzen_ios/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Limit at 4.6 against Screen Time Limit's 4.1. Limit also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). Screen Time Limit's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks 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
Both are free to download. Screen Time Limit sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Limit asks for nothing beyond the download.
Limit holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Limit has 245 ratings behind it against 28, 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 57% of Screen Time Limit's.
Limit ships an update every 6 weeks, Screen Time Limit every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Limit | Screen Time Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (245 ratings) — better | 4.1 (28 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 78.1% of reviews — better | 57.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 245 — better | 28 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eighty Percent Solutions | EpicScale Inc |
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- Weekly Premium$5.997 Days
- Weekly Premium$6.997 Days
- Weekly Premium3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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- Monthly premium access2 variants$9.991 Month
- Monthly premium access3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Yearly premium access2 variants$39.991 Year









