Comparison

Limit vs Facedown

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

Facedown

Features
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Your partner gets a push notification every time you open a blocked app. That's it. That's the whole app. Facedown is a screen time accountability app for couples. Both partners select apps they want to block. When either partner bypasses a block, the other is notified instantly. Both see each other's streak on their home screen widget. Why it works: Self-control apps fail because you're your own enforcer. Facedown works because someone you love is counting on you. FEATURES: • Block any app or category with Apple's native Screen Time framework • Instant push notification when your partner bypasses a block • Shared streaks — see how long you've both stayed clean • Home-screen widget showing your streak and theirs • Pair in seconds with a simple 6-character code FREE: • Full app blocking and shield • Personal streak tracking • Widget (your streak) PREMIUM ($9.99/month or $49.99/year): • Your first partner gets premium free • Your partner sees an alert the moment you bypass (when paired) • Streaks you build together, not alone • 7-day free trial on the yearly plan Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://facedown.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

Limit4 screens
Facedown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Limit at none against Facedown's 2. On price, ads, 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. Facedown sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Limit asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Limit versus Facedown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLimitFacedown
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (245 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings245 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEighty Percent SolutionsSEN HUANG

In-app purchases

None

Limit

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Facedown

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Limit free?
Limit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Facedown free?
Facedown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Limit or Facedown have ads?
Neither Limit nor Facedown shows ads.

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