Comparison

Limit vs murmur

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

murmur

Practice phone calls with realistic AI to overcome anxiety and improve communication skills. Rehearse conversations for various scenarios like booking appointments, customer service, or job interviews in a private, judgment-free environment.

Highlights
  • Realistic AI mock calls
  • Conversation roleplay
  • Interview preparation
  • Customizable scenarios
  • Privacy-focused design
  • Communication skill improvement
Features
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Murmur is a private way to practice phone calls with realistic AI. If you hate calling doctors, offices, customer service, landlords, recruiters, or anyone you don't know, you're in the right place. A lot of us grew up texting everything. So when it's time to actually make a call, the brain just goes blank. Murmur lets you run the whole conversation first - you talk out loud, the AI talks back, and you rehearse the exact call you're scared to make. Most AI voices read at you. Murmur's coach speaks - intonation, pauses, and tone that shifts with the conversation. WHAT YOU CAN PRACTICE - Mock interviews with follow-up questions - Asking about a job application - Calling a doctor or clinic - Booking appointments - Talking to your landlord - Handling customer service - Returns, refunds, awkward conversations - Any scenario you write yourself FEATURES - A coach that sounds human - intonation, pauses, and emotion - 40+ scenarios across many categories, and you can write your own - 3 difficulty levels with different personalities and tones - Notes after every call - what worked, what to try next time - Rehearse in French, Spanish, German, and more - the coach picks up your language and switches with you - Breathing exercises to settle yourself before the real call - Your voice is never recorded or stored - streamed live during the call WHY IT HELPS Most phone anxiety comes from not knowing what the other person will say. Murmur lets you hear it ahead of time. Practice until the call stops feeling like a big deal. SUBSCRIPTION Try Murmur free. Upgrade for unlimited calls, interview prep, and advanced roleplay options.

Screenshots

Limit4 screens
murmur4 screens

Verdict

The call

Limit and murmur both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Limit's written reviews are positive against 14% of murmur's. Limit also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ratings volume (245 vs 24). murmur's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. murmur sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Limit asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Limit holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Limit has 245 ratings behind it against 24, 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 14% of murmur's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Limit ships an update every 6 weeks, murmur every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Limit versus murmur: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLimitmurmur
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (245 ratings) — better4.4 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews78.1% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings245 — better24
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEighty Percent SolutionsDrobinin Limited

Customer experience

Limit

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

murmur

All ratings24 ratings
Positive79.2%
Neutral8.3%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%

In-app purchases

None

Limit

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

murmur

Subscriptions4
  • Public Speaking Pro Weekly2 variants$6.997 Days
  • Communication Skills Pro Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Communication Skills Pro Annual3 Days trial$79.991 Year
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  • Communication Skills Pro 12-Mo$119.991 Year
One-time3
  • Quick Practice Session$1.99
  • Communication Boost Pack$6.99
  • Social Confidence Bundle$12.99

Questions

Is Limit free?
Limit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is murmur free?
murmur is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Limit or murmur?
Limit is rated higher. Limit averages 4.6 out of 5 from 245 ratings, while murmur averages 4.4 from 24 ratings.
Do Limit or murmur have ads?
Neither Limit nor murmur shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Limit or murmur?
Limit ships an update every 6 weeks, and murmur every 3 weeks. Most recently, Limit was updated on September 21, 2026 and murmur on September 14, 2026.

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