# Limit vs unhookd

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.

Both are free to download. unhookd sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Limit asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Limit | unhookd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (245 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/limit-control-the-scroll/id6738286409/reviews) | **[4.7 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unhookd-screen-time-control/id6751729475/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **245** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 78.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eighty Percent Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/960372430) | [unhookd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836481876) |

## 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


### unhookd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unhookd-screen-time-control/id6751729475)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| unhookd Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| unhookd Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| unhookd Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| unhookd Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| unhookd Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| unhookd Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| unhookd Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| unhookd Pro | $49.99 | one-time |
| unhookd Pro | $129.99 | one-time |
| unhookd Pro | $149.99 | one-time |


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