# Limit vs Limit Screen Time

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Limit at none against Limit Screen Time's 3. Limit also leads on ratings volume (245 vs 6). Limit Screen Time's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 78%). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Limit Screen Time sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 Limit Screen Time. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Limit has 245 ratings behind it against 6, 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 Limit Screen Time's.

Limit ships an update every 6 weeks, Limit Screen Time every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Limit | Limit Screen Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (245 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/limit-control-the-scroll/id6738286409/reviews) | **[4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/limit-screen-time-untap/id6759078648/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **245** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 78.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eighty Percent Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/960372430) | [Vishal Pawar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710997168) |

## 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


### Limit Screen Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/limit-screen-time-untap/id6759078648)

This app helps reduce mindless scrolling by introducing a brief delay before opening selected addictive applications. This pause encourages conscious decision-making, allowing users to redirect their urges and regain control over their screen time.

**Highlights:** Intentional delay before opening apps, Session and daily app usage limits, Optional math challenge to unlock apps, Scheduled focus blocks, Screen time usage summary, Temporary pause for protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Limit free?

Limit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Limit Screen Time free?

Limit Screen Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Limit or Limit Screen Time?

Limit Screen Time is rated higher. Limit averages 4.6 out of 5 from 245 ratings, while Limit Screen Time averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do Limit or Limit Screen Time have ads?

Neither Limit nor Limit Screen Time shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Limit or Limit Screen Time?

Limit ships an update every 6 weeks, and Limit Screen Time every 5 days. Most recently, Limit was updated on October 15, 2026 and Limit Screen Time on October 15, 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.*