App Time Limit vs Control Dopamine
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
App Time Limit
This app helps you reduce screen time and build better digital habits by blocking distracting apps and setting usage limits. It offers intentional unblocking methods and a friendly mascot to encourage focus and a more present life.
- Block distracting apps and websites
- Set focused schedules
- Auto-block apps after limits reached
- Intentional unblocking methods
- Emergency unlock access
- Privacy-focused, no ads or tracking
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Screen Leech: App Time Limit Take back control of your time. Screen Leech helps you reduce screen time, stop doomscrolling, and create a more intentional relationship with your apps all without guilt. Built with Apple’s Screen Time API, it works natively and privately to block apps, limit usage, and build better habits. USED BY 100+ USERS TO CUT 3+ HOURS PER DAY • Block distracting apps and websites with smart limits • Set focused schedules for work, study, or sleep • Auto-block apps after screen time is reached • Use difficult unblock methods for intentional access • Stay in control with emergency unlock access • Compatible with iOS 18+ Screen Time API • 100% private – no ads, no tracking, no data sharing BUILT FOR HUMANS, NOT HACKS Meet Leechy, your tiny digital buddy, reminds you of your goals. When you stay focused, Leechy stays calm. When you binge scroll… Leechy devours your time. Screen Leech is your mindfulness-first app blocker — made to help you live more, scroll less. BETTER THAN OPAL, refocus, SCREENZEN, JOMO & FLIPD? We think so. Why? • No forced sign-ups or profiles • Friendly mascot + clean UI • High-friction block options that actually work • Emergency unlock that feels intentional, not guilty • Affordable pricing & localized plans WHO IT’S FOR • Students trying to focus • Creatives managing time • Professionals needing app boundaries • ADHD users looking for friction • Parents modeling digital balance • Anyone tired of doomscrolling & attention traps Stop scrolling. Start living. Download Screen Leech today — the smart, private way to block apps, reclaim your time, and be more present. Requires iOS 18.0 or later Privacy Policy: https://screenleech.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://screenleech.app/terms
Control Dopamine
This app helps you build healthier screen time habits by gamifying your digital life. Earn credits through real-world activities to unlock distracting apps, with a virtual mascot to visualize your progress.
- Smart App Blocking
- Brain Credits System
- Yelo Mascot for Motivation
- 28-Day Focus Reset Challenge
- Streak Tracking
- Weekly Progress Reports
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Stop doomscrolling. Start living. Control Dopamine helps you build healthier screen-time habits by turning screen time into something you earn — not something that controls you. Your phone wasn't designed to let you go. Every notification, every infinite scroll, every autoplay video is designed to keep you hooked. Control Dopamine fights back with habit-building gamification that makes healthy routines more rewarding than mindless scrolling. HOW IT WORKS Block the apps stealing your time — Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat, Reddit, X (Twitter), Facebook, and more. Then earn "brain credits" by doing activities that actually make you feel good: • Meditation & mindfulness sessions • Reading real books • Exercise & walking • Journaling & reflection • Time in nature Spend your earned credits to temporarily unlock blocked apps. You stay in control — your brain gets the break it needs. MEET YELO — YOUR BRAIN MASCOT Yelo is your cute companion that reflects your progress and momentum in real time. The more healthy habits you build, the happier and more energized Yelo becomes. Skip your habits and watch Yelo struggle. It's the visual motivation you didn't know you needed. 28-DAY FOCUS RESET CHALLENGE Take the 28-day challenge to build lasting focus habits: • Daily streaks that keep you accountable • Weekly progress reports — see your screen time drop • Milestone rewards for consistency • Before vs. after comparison charts FEATURES • Smart App Blocking — block distracting apps • Brain Credits System — earn credits through healthy activities • Yelo Mascot — watch your progress visualized • 28-Day Challenges — structured programs for lasting change • Streak Tracking — build momentum with daily streaks • Weekly Reports — compare your screen time week over week • Activity Timer — time meditation, reading, exercise and more THE APPROACH Control Dopamine draws on behavioral psychology principles — variable reward schedules, commitment devices, and habit stacking — to help you reduce aimless scrolling and build healthier screen-time patterns. SIMPLE PRICING Choose a monthly or annual subscription. Free trial offers depend on the plan, region and eligibility, and are shown before purchase. Your local price and renewal terms are shown before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled in your App Store subscription settings. PRIVACY FIRST Your data stays on your device. We don't sell your information, track your browsing, or share data with advertisers. Your journey to digital wellness is private. Less scrolling. More controlling. Start your plan today and take back your focus. Terms of Use: https://controldopamine.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://controldopamine.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Control Dopamine at 5.0 against App Time Limit's 4.2. Control Dopamine also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). App Time Limit's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. App Time Limit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Control Dopamine sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Control Dopamine holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively.
App Time Limit ships an update every 2 weeks, Control Dopamine every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | App Time Limit | Control Dopamine |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 81.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PIERCARLO PUCCINI RODRIGUEZ | GH SERVICOS DIGITAIS LTDA |
Customer experience
App Time Limit
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In-app purchases
App Time Limit
- Unlimited Access3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Unlimited Access$7.991 Month
- Unlimited Access1 Month trial$7.991 Month
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- Unlimited Access2 variants$59.991 Year
Control Dopamine
- ControlDopamine Pro Weekly$6.997 Days
- ControlDopamine Pro Monthly$14.991 Month
- Annual Welcome Offer$14.991 Year
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- ControlDopamine Pro Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
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