Applimits vs Serene

Can't focus? Keep reaching for your phone? Solve these problems now! Applimits is a powerful app blocker designed for those who are serious about staying focused. 【Perfect for】 ・Students and professionals studying for exams or certifications ・Those who can't resist checking social media or games during work ・Anyone wanting to break free from phone addiction ・People losing sleep from late-night phone scrolling 【Key Features】 ■ Usage Time Limits (Up to 6 schedules on paid plan) Set specific apps and daily time limits for each day of the week. Automatic enforcement keeps you on track. ■ Instant Block Use flexible timers to manage work and study sessions. Selected apps become inaccessible while the timer runs. ■ Scheduled Restrictions Block specific apps during certain hours, like before bedtime or during study time. Keep essential apps accessible while eliminating distractions. ■ Hard Lock Mode (Premium) Completely lock settings and timers. No relying on willpower—make it physically impossible to disable restrictions. This prevents the "just this once" temptation. 【Use Cases】 ・Block social media and games completely during exam prep ・Auto-restrict YouTube and TikTok 2 hours before bedtime ・Guarantee 3 hours of daily study time until your certification exam For those who find Screen Time insufficient and are serious about focus. Let Applimits help you accomplish what needs to be done. Terms of Use: https://applimits.com/en/termsofuse Privacy Policy: https://applimits.com/en/privacypolicy

Build calmer boundaries around distracting apps, websites, and adult content with Serene. Serene is an iPhone app blocker for people who want focus without shame, noise, or all-or-nothing rules. Create reusable blocks, schedule them for work, sleep, study, weekends, or custom routines, and let Apple's Screen Time controls help protect your attention. WHY SERENE - Block distracting apps, app categories, and adult web content - Create reusable schedules for work, weekdays, weekends, overnight, or custom routines - Choose Strict, Limited Access, or Allow Ignore for each block - Allow short, timed access without deleting your whole boundary - Keep your setup calm, private, and local to your iPhone BUILT FOR REAL LIFE Most blockers are all-or-nothing. Serene lets you choose the level of protection that matches the moment. Strict keeps the boundary in place until the block ends. Limited Access gives you a few short uses per day. Allow Ignore lets you continue after a deliberate confirmation. USE SERENE FOR - Social media and short-form video - Games and entertainment apps - Adult websites - Work and study focus - Sleep routines and late-night scrolling - Digital detox days PRIVATE BY DESIGN Serene uses Apple's Screen Time, Family Controls, Managed Settings, and Device Activity APIs to apply restrictions on your iPhone. Your selected apps and categories stay protected by Apple's privacy system; Serene stores only the local choices needed to apply your blocks. Create your first block and make your iPhone feel quieter today. Privacy Policy: https://llenyador.github.io/serene/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://llenyador.github.io/serene/terms.html