Comparison

Limit vs unhookd

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

unhookd

This app helps you break phone habit by blocking distracting apps by default. You intentionally choose when to access them through scheduled slots or quick peeks, promoting focus and mindful usage.

Highlights
  • Default-locked apps
  • Scheduled access slots
  • Mindful 'peek' feature
  • Healthy friction prompts
  • Usage insights and score
  • Focus on intentional use
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Your phone is designed to hook you. Notifications. Autoplay. Infinite scroll. unhookd is the antidote: the first app that blocks your distracting apps by default, 24/7. No willpower. No time limits you'll override. Just apps that stay blocked until you decide otherwise. —————————————————————— DEFAULT-LOCKED APPS The moment you install unhookd, your chosen apps are blocked. Around the clock. SLOTS Schedule recurring windows for when apps become accessible e.g. YouTube on Weekdays from 6-7pm PEEKS Need quick access outside a Slot? Set a duration (max 20m), pick a reason, get in, and get locked out when the time's up. INSIGHTS & SCORE See when, why, and how often you peek. Build real awareness of your digital habits. —————————————————————— All other screen-time apps: Apps available all day → you decide when to block unhookd: Apps blocked by default, 24/7 → you decide when to access That shift changes everything. Use unhookd to: → Stop opening Instagram or TikTok "just to check" → Protect deep work, study time, or creative flow → Be more present with the people who matter → Actually follow the rules you set for yourself "I've been using unhookd for a couple weeks now, and it has been amazing! I only use it for social media, and it has taken my daily average from 3.5 hours down to only 20 minutes a day! Works wonders for me, thank you." - JP Boyd Stop scrolling on autopilot. Block distractions by default. Use your phone with intention. —————————————————————— Terms of Use: https://www.unhookd.app/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.unhookd.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Limit4 screens
unhookd4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Limit at none against unhookd's 10. Limit also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (245 vs 18). unhookd's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 78%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, 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. unhookd sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Limit asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Limit against 4.7 for unhookd. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Limit has 245 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Limit's written reviews are positive against 100% of unhookd's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Limit ships an update every 6 weeks, unhookd every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Limit versus unhookd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLimitunhookd
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (245 ratings)4.7 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings245 — better18
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEighty Percent Solutionsunhookd

Customer experience

Limit

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

unhookd

All ratings18 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Limit

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

unhookd

Subscriptions7
  • unhookd Pro3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • unhookd Pro3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • unhookd Pro3 Days trial$6.991 Month
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  • unhookd Pro3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • unhookd Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • unhookd Pro7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • unhookd Pro3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time3
  • unhookd Pro$49.99
  • unhookd Pro$129.99
  • unhookd Pro$149.99

Questions

Is Limit free?
Limit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is unhookd free?
unhookd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Limit or unhookd?
unhookd is rated higher. Limit averages 4.6 out of 5 from 245 ratings, while unhookd averages 4.7 from 18 ratings.
Do Limit or unhookd have ads?
unhookd shows ads; Limit does not.
Which is updated more often, Limit or unhookd?
Limit ships an update every 6 weeks, and unhookd every 3 weeks. Most recently, Limit was updated on October 11, 2026 and unhookd on September 22, 2026.

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