Limit vs UpGrade
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.
UpGrade
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UpGrade is the academic planning app that helps you track your whole degree, not just one semester. Manage courses, monitor assessments, get deadline reminders, and use What If view to see how different grades affect your outcome. From weekly due dates to final grade targets, UpGrade gives you the clarity to stay organized and plan ahead. Use UpGrade to: - Track courses across multiple degrees - Manage assessments within each class - Get due date notifications - View upcoming work at a glance - Plan around your week - Test grade scenarios and final exam targets
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: UpGrade at fortnightly against Limit's every 6 weeks. Limit's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Limit ships an update every 6 weeks, UpGrade fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Limit | UpGrade |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (245 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 245 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eighty Percent Solutions | ROMEL LUIS FAIFE CRUZ |
In-app purchases
Limit
No in-app purchases
UpGrade
No in-app purchases









