Comparison

Limit vs Fried

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

Fried

This app helps you reduce phone usage by blocking distracting applications and setting daily limits. It offers focus sessions, smart scheduling, and insights into your screen time habits, all while keeping a playful companion happy.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • Set daily limits
  • Focus sessions
  • Smart schedules
  • Screen time insights
  • Focus companion
Features
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Stop losing hours to your phone. Fried is a playful screen time control app that helps you spend less time scrolling and more time living. Block distracting apps, set limits that actually stick, and keep Pebble happy while you stay focused. Less scrolling. More life. What you get: • Block distracting apps before they steal your attention • Daily limits that help you spend less time on your phone • Focus sessions for work, school, studying, and deep work • Smart schedules for bedtime, mornings, and daily routines • Gentle reminders before you go over your limits • Screen time insights to track your progress • Pebble, your tiny focus companion, who reacts to your habits PRIVATE & SECURE Fried uses Apple's Screen Time API to block apps and manage screen time directly on your device. Your data stays on your device and is never sold or shared. Some features require a subscription. Terms of Service: https://app.notion.com/p/Terms-of-Service-382e65a7343180e9a443da1aeb2abf9b?source=copy_link Privacy Policy: https://app.notion.com/p/Fried-Privacy-Policy-382e65a7343180a48fd7d604ca50fe82?source=copy_link

Screenshots

Limit4 screens
Fried4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Limit at none against Fried's 2. Limit also leads on ratings volume (245 vs 3) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). Fried's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, ads 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. Fried sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Limit asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fried holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Limit has 245 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Limit ships an update every 6 weeks, Fried every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Limit versus Fried: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLimitFried
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (245 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings245 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEighty Percent SolutionsCarter Clark

Customer experience

Limit

All ratings245 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral4.1%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive78.1%
Neutral6.3%
Negative15.6%

Fried

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Limit

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Fried

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

Questions

Is Limit free?
Limit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fried free?
Fried is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Limit or Fried?
Fried is rated higher. Limit averages 4.6 out of 5 from 245 ratings, while Fried averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Limit or Fried have ads?
Neither Limit nor Fried shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Limit or Fried?
Limit ships an update every 6 weeks, and Fried every 3 days. Most recently, Limit was updated on October 11, 2026 and Fried on October 4, 2026.

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