Comparison

Limit vs UpGrade

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

UpGrade

Features
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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

Screenshots

Limit4 screens
UpGrade4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Limit ships an update every 6 weeks, UpGrade fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Limit versus UpGrade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLimitUpGrade
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (245 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings245 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEighty Percent SolutionsROMEL LUIS FAIFE CRUZ

In-app purchases

None

Limit

No in-app purchases

None

UpGrade

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Limit free?
Limit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UpGrade free?
UpGrade is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Limit or UpGrade have ads?
Neither Limit nor UpGrade shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Limit or UpGrade?
Limit ships an update every 6 weeks, and UpGrade fortnightly. Most recently, Limit was updated on October 11, 2026 and UpGrade on October 7, 2026.

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