Comparison

App Time Limit vs Thumb Scroll

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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 • App blocking uses Apple’s Screen Time tools. • Free uses Timer protection for your blocks. Unblocking or changing active blocks can require waits and rewarded ads. • Pro removes ads and lets you choose No Protection, Timer, or Full Protection. 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. • 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

About

Thumb Scroll

This app helps you reduce screen time by requiring you to complete real-life tasks before unlocking access to blocked apps. Earn coins for completing actions, which you can then exchange for minutes on your favorite social media or gaming platforms.

Highlights
  • App and website blocking
  • AI-verified real-life actions
  • Coin-based unlock system
  • Object Hunt game mode
  • Customizable difficulty levels
  • Bedtime and wake schedules
  • Daily and weekly usage reports
Features
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Your phone is always right there. One tap and you're back in. Thumb Scroll flips it: do something in real life first, then scroll. Block the apps that steal your time — TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, games, any app you pick — and unlock minutes only after you've earned them. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick the apps (and sites) to block 2. Do a real action: make your bed, touch grass, drink water, read a book… 3. Snap a photo: AI verifies it and gives you coins 4. Spend coins to unlock minutes on your blocked apps No coins? Apps stay locked. Simple. You don't have to delete your favorite apps. You just have to do something first. WHY IT WORKS (where blocking alone fails) Other apps just say "stop." But your phone is one tap away and you cave. Thumb Scroll gives you a trade instead: a walk for TikTok, a book for Instagram, a glass of water for two minutes of scroll. Your phone comes after life, not instead of it. WHAT'S INSIDE • App & website blocking via Apple's Screen Time API • Coins earned with real actions, validated by photo + AI (no cheating) • 7 daily actions + Object Hunt: find an object with your camera • Store: turn coins into minutes • 3 difficulty levels (Light, Balanced, Intense) that change the coins→minutes rate • Bedtime & wake schedule + custom time rules (days and time slots) • Daily and weekly reports, a 0–100 score, day streaks • Your thumb mascot: happy when you unplug, worn out when you scroll too much PRIVATE & SECURE Thumb Scroll uses Apple's Screen Time API: all monitoring and blocking run entirely on your device. Your usage data never leaves your phone. EARLY ACCESS Thumb Scroll is in early access: every feature is available for free, no subscription. Jump in and help us make it better. Less scrolling. More living. Terms of Use: https://thumbscroll-7ac7f.web.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://thumbscroll-7ac7f.web.app/privacy

Screenshots

App Time Limit4 screens
Thumb Scroll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Thumb Scroll at 5.0 against App Time Limit's 4.3. Thumb Scroll also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). App Time Limit's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. App Time Limit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Thumb Scroll sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Thumb Scroll holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App Time Limit has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

App Time Limit ships an update every 2 weeks, Thumb Scroll every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
App Time Limit versus Thumb Scroll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApp Time LimitThumb Scroll
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (7 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPIERCARLO PUCCINI RODRIGUEZVITO BICA

In-app purchases

4 purchases

App Time Limit

Subscriptions4
  • 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
3 purchases

Thumb Scroll

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Pro$3.997 Days
  • Annual Pro – Offer$24.991 Year
  • Annual Pro3 Days trial$44.991 Year

Questions

Is App Time Limit free?
App Time Limit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Thumb Scroll free?
Thumb Scroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, App Time Limit or Thumb Scroll?
Thumb Scroll is rated higher. App Time Limit averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Thumb Scroll averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do App Time Limit or Thumb Scroll have ads?
App Time Limit shows ads; Thumb Scroll does not.
Which is updated more often, App Time Limit or Thumb Scroll?
App Time Limit ships an update every 2 weeks, and Thumb Scroll every 6 days. Most recently, App Time Limit was updated on October 30, 2026 and Thumb Scroll on November 5, 2026.

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