Comparison

Limitly vs ProveIt

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

Head to head
About

Limitly

Regain control of your time and focus with this tool designed to block distractions. Set custom limits for websites and apps to improve productivity, study habits, and sleep. It helps you break free from endless scrolling and reclaim your attention for what truly matters.

Highlights
  • Block websites in Safari
  • Silence tempting apps
  • Set custom time limits
  • Create schedules and timers
  • One-tap distraction reset
  • Focus on important tasks
Features
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You’re not unmotivated — you’re overwhelmed.Your focus is stolen in seconds. One quick check turns into thirty wasted minutes. A single notification pulls you deep into the scroll. This isn’t a lack of discipline — it’s a lack of control.  Limitly changes that. Limitly – Screen Time Control helps you take your time back — and use it with purpose. Whether you want to finish work, study smarter, sleep better, or be present with the people around you — Limitly is your tool for real change.At its heart, Limitly gives you freedom:Freedom from endless distractions.Freedom to decide how your time is spent. Freedom to focus fully on what matters.No more battles with willpower. Limitly builds smart boundaries that support your goals. Want to cut Instagram to 20 minutes? Block YouTube in the morning? Shut off all distractions in one tap? Done. Schedules, timers, and custom limits — set it once and let Limitly keep you on track.Block websites in Safari. Silence tempting apps during deep work. Reset your focus with one touch. Limitly adapts to you — no stress, no constant tweaking. Most of all, Limitly brings clarity. No pressure. No guilt. Just progress. You’ll stop losing hours to habits that don’t serve you — and finally gain control over your attention. If you’ve ever thought, “Where did the day go?” — this is your answer. Not another to-do list. Not another planner. Just fewer distractions, and more time for life. Subscription details:  Weekly access: $3.99  Lifetime access: $19.99 Cancel anytime Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SYZr96iyQMu66NGTmjLzYGduuXSLtscEBX1kGoMTx44/edit?usp=sharing Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1imwJRdRWiWlobzO-RTgo2QRdejKYBZgJ3Q7-aIIGCdU/edit?usp=sharing

About

ProveIt

Features
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ProveIt is a subscription-based accountability app. A paid subscription is required to access AI photo verification, Morning Lockdown, Focus Mode, the AI Coach, and unlimited tasks. A limited free version is available with 2 tasks per day and basic stats. Your apps are locked until you prove you did the work. ProveIt is the accountability app that actually works. Other apps set limits you ignore. ProveIt locks your distracting apps and only unlocks them when you complete real-world tasks — verified by AI photo analysis. No cheating. No excuses. HOW IT WORKS (requires Pro subscription for full experience) Choose which apps to lock (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube — whatever distracts you) Create tasks you need to get done (make your bed, clean your room, go for a walk) Complete the task and take a photo as proof AI scans your photo and verifies you actually did it (Pro feature) All tasks verified? Apps unlocked. You earned it. PRO FEATURES (Subscription Required) MORNING LOCKDOWN Toggle it on at bedtime. Your apps lock immediately and stay locked until you complete your morning tasks. You can't undo it. You can't toggle it off. The only way out is proving you did the work. Research shows completing a task first thing in the morning makes you 82% more productive all day. FOCUS MODE Start Focus Mode and your apps are locked until every single task is done. Not per task. All or nothing. This is real accountability — the kind you can't cheat. AI PHOTO VERIFICATION Our AI scanner analyzes your photos in real time. It knows the difference between a made bed and a messy one. No gallery uploads. No old photos. No screenshots. Fresh proof only. AI ACCOUNTABILITY COACH Tough-love notifications that keep you on track all day. Morning reminders, midday nudges, streak celebrations, and honest callouts when you're slacking. Uses your name. Knows your tasks. Won't let you forget. FOCUS SCORE & STREAKS Track your accountability with a Focus Score from 0-100 built from 5 factors. Build streaks on your calendar. Watch your productivity compound over time. UNLIMITED TASKS Create as many daily tasks as you need. FREE VERSION 2 tasks per day, basic stats. No Morning Lockdown, no AI Coach, no Focus Score. All Pro features require a subscription. WHY PROVEIT IS DIFFERENT — Other apps set limits. You tap "Ignore Limit." Nothing changes. — ProveIt locks your apps. The only way out is doing the work and proving it with a photo. — You can't lie to an AI that's looking at your photo. — People who use ProveIt complete 3x more daily tasks than those who use screen time limits alone. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS Weekly: $5.99 per week Monthly: $14.99 per month Annual: $39.99 per year (3-day free trial included) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://useproveit.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://useproveit.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

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ProveIt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ProveIt at every 2 weeks against Limitly's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Limitly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and ProveIt sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Limitly ships an update every 4 months, ProveIt every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Limitly versus ProveIt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLimitlyProveIt
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperV.R.E.M.IA I K TOVMATTHEW MARIO MACHADO

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Limitly

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly$3.997 Days
One-time1
  • One-time charge.$19.99
3 purchases

ProveIt

Subscriptions3
  • ProveIt Pro — Weekly$5.997 Days
  • ProveIt Pro — Monthly$14.991 Month
  • ProveIt Pro — Annual3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Limitly free?
Limitly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ProveIt free?
ProveIt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Limitly or ProveIt have ads?
Neither Limitly nor ProveIt shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Limitly or ProveIt?
Limitly ships an update every 4 months, and ProveIt every 2 weeks. Most recently, Limitly was updated on September 16, 2026 and ProveIt on September 19, 2026.

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