# Limit vs Commercial

The clearest difference is ads: Limit at none against Commercial's shown. Limit also leads on ratings volume (273 vs 5) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Commercial's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Commercial holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Limit has 273 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Limit ships an update every 6 weeks, Commercial every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Limit | Commercial |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (273 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/limit-control-the-scroll/id6738286409/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commercial-screentime-control/id6767307253/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **273** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 78.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 26 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Eighty Percent Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/960372430) | [Ian Sidman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896464245) |

## 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


### Commercial

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commercial-screentime-control/id6767307253)

This app helps users regain control of their screen time by blocking distracting applications. Users must watch advertisements to temporarily access blocked apps, encouraging discipline and focus. It offers customizable blocking durations and special modes for encouragement.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps, Customize ad watch time for access, Set temporary app access duration, Optional schedule mode for blocking, Christian mode with Bible verses, Dark, minimalist design

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Limit free?

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

### Is Commercial free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Limit or Commercial?

Commercial is rated higher. Limit averages 4.6 out of 5 from 273 ratings, while Commercial averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Limit or Commercial have ads?

Commercial shows ads; Limit does not.

### Which is updated more often, Limit or Commercial?

Limit ships an update every 6 weeks, and Commercial every 4 days. Most recently, Limit was updated on November 4, 2026 and Commercial on November 5, 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.*