Applimits vs Stop Scrolling
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Applimits
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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
Stop Scrolling
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Take back your attention with Alpaca, an app and website blocker designed to add meaningful friction between you and distracting habits. CHOOSE HOW YOU WANT TO FOCUS • Block Now — start an immediate blocking session, with an optional end time. • Schedule — automatically restrict selected apps and websites on the days and times you choose. • Open Limit — allow a chosen number of opens before a timed block begins. • Usage Limit — set a daily usage allowance for selected apps. BLOCK OR ALLOW Choose specific apps, websites, or categories with Apple’s system picker. Use a block list to restrict selected items, or an allow list when you want a more focused device. MAKE UNLOCKING INTENTIONAL Choose how a plan can be paused: unlock normally, prevent temporary unlocking, or complete a challenge first. Challenges include a slide puzzle, Sudoku, squats, push-ups, jumping jacks, and lunges. Exercise challenges use on-device camera analysis only when you choose to start one. UNDERSTAND YOUR SCREEN TIME View on-device activity reports and keep your focus plans together in one place. Alpaca uses Apple’s Screen Time frameworks and system privacy controls to apply restrictions and produce reports. YOUR PRIVACY Alpaca does not require an account and does not display third-party advertising. Focus plans and usage summaries are stored on your device. Camera frames used for exercise challenges are analyzed on device and are not saved or uploaded by Alpaca. PURCHASE REQUIRED Full access to Alpaca requires an in-app purchase. Monthly and annual options are auto-renewable subscriptions. A one-time lifetime purchase is also available. Available products, eligibility, and localized prices are shown in the app before purchase. Privacy Policy: https://rachaelchan.github.io/Alpaca/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://rachaelchan.github.io/Alpaca/terms.html
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Verdict
Applimits and Stop Scrolling are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Applimits sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Stop Scrolling sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Applimits ships an update every 9 days, Stop Scrolling weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Applimits | Stop Scrolling |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ButterFalcon | 俞晓 陈 |
In-app purchases
Applimits
- Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
Stop Scrolling
- Alpaca Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Alpaca Pro Annual7 Days trial$17.991 Year









