Applimits vs App
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
App
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AppLimit helps you manage your own app habits, one app at a time. Add the apps you want to manage and set a separate daily limit for each one. AppLimit can notify you when you reach a limit, and you can optionally block an app when you need a stronger boundary. Key features: - Choose apps with Apple's system picker - Set a separate daily limit for each app - Turn limit notifications on or off for each app - Enable optional blocking when you need it - Add five more minutes up to three times per day - Reset usage limits automatically at midnight Privacy: - No account or AppLimit server - Screen Time usage is processed on your device by iOS - Screen Time selections stay on your device and are never sent to the ad SDK - Google Mobile Ads SDK is used to show a banner ad at the bottom of the app AppLimit is designed for personal self-management, not parental control. You grant your own Screen Time access and can revoke it at any time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: App at none against Applimits's 2. Applimits's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Applimits sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. App asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Applimits | App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 17.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BUTTERFALCON | HYEMIN YANG |
In-app purchases
Applimits
- Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
App
No in-app purchases









