Comparison

Limit vs Sharper

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

Sharper

This app helps you overcome procrastination and distractions with a motivating focus timer. It gamifies productivity with a progression system and detailed stats, encouraging deep work for studying or professional tasks.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro Focus Timer
  • Ranked Progression System
  • Distracting App Blocker
  • Daily, Weekly, Monthly Stats
  • Stopwatch Mode
  • Anime-inspired design
Features
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Can’t focus? Procrastinate often? Sharper is the clean, motivating focus timer app that helps you stay on track, block distractions and enter deep focus on command. Whether you want to study, work, or simply level up your productivity, Sharper turns focus into a game you can win. With a beautiful, anime-inspired design and intuitive interface, Sharper makes staying productive simple and enjoyable. Forget about the constant distractions and use deep work to achieve your goals. SHARPER FEATURES - Pomodoro Focus Timer: choose a duration, start the timer and enter the flow state. - Ranked Progression System: level up as you complete focus sessions. - Win the Day: stay focused throughout the day until you get the red moon. - Simple & Motivating Stats: track your progress daily, weekly and monthly. - Advanced Stats: for the data-driven self-improvers who love numbers, these stats help you understand your focus patterns and optimize for productivity. - Block Distracting Apps: prevent interruptions and stay locked in on your tasks. - Stopwatch Mode: for flexible timing when needed. PERFECT FOR - Students who want to level up their study game and their grades. - Young professionals tired of wasted time who seek productivity gains. - Ambitious people that want to become successful. - Anyone struggling with procrastination or distractions - People looking to improve productivity, build better focus habits and reach ambitious goals. - People who enjoy apps with a clean aesthetic. If you constantly procrastinate on your tasks and goals, Sharper is the perfect app for you. With a focus on self-accountability and data-driven motivation, Sharper will push you to focus more. Doing more work becomes a personal challenge, not something you dread. Stop procrastinating and start achieving. Sharpen your focus, unlock your potential, and become unstoppable with Sharper. Subscription Info: Sharper offers auto-renewing subscriptions for unlimited access to pro features. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel anytime with your iTunes account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. Terms of service: https://sharperapp.com/terms Privacy policy: https://sharperapp.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Limit4 screens
Sharper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Limit at none against Sharper's 2. Limit also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (245 vs 10). Sharper's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 78%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On price, monetization model, 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. Sharper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Limit asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sharper 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 10, 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 100% of Sharper's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Limit ships an update every 6 weeks, Sharper every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Limit versus Sharper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLimitSharper
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (245 ratings)4.9 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings245 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB133 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEighty Percent SolutionsSharper Studios S.R.L.

Customer experience

Limit

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

Sharper

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Limit

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Sharper

Subscriptions2
  • Sharper Pro$3.997 Days
  • Sharper Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Limit free?
Limit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sharper free?
Sharper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Limit or Sharper?
Sharper is rated higher. Limit averages 4.6 out of 5 from 245 ratings, while Sharper averages 4.9 from 10 ratings.
Do Limit or Sharper have ads?
Sharper shows ads; Limit does not.
Which is updated more often, Limit or Sharper?
Limit ships an update every 6 weeks, and Sharper every 2 weeks. Most recently, Limit was updated on October 15, 2026 and Sharper on October 15, 2026.

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