Comparison

App Control | Limit vs HOLD

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

Head to head
About

App Control | Limit

Features
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"I meant to check Instagram for a second… that was an hour ago." Sound familiar? Snobreath uses iOS Screen Time to interrupt that autopilot moment — asking "Do you really need this right now?" every time you try to open a blocked app. "How it works" 1. Pick the apps you want to limit inside Snobreath 2. Try to open one — a shield screen appears immediately 3. Choose "Don't use it" or "Use it for a bit" If you choose to unlock, the block automatically comes back when your time is up. No willpower required — the system handles it for you. "Set your session time" Free plan: 3-minute sessions only. Premium: choose freely from 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, or 30 minutes. A simple way to stop "just a minute" from turning into an hour. "Full Lock Mode (Premium)" For when you need to go all-in. Turn on Full Lock and your selected apps are blocked for 24 hours. Requesting early access starts a 24-hour countdown — so there's no giving in on impulse. For people who are serious about changing their habits. "Set up entirely in-app" No Shortcuts app needed. Snobreath runs on Apple's built-in Screen Time (Family Controls) framework — nothing extra to install. Open the app, pick your apps, done. "Snobreath Premium" - No ads - Custom session time (1-30 min) - Full Lock Mode (24-hour hard block) - 7-day free trial Take control of your screen time with Premium. Who it's for: - You want to spend less time on your phone - You can't stop opening TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube - You want to focus better — for work, studying, or exams - You want to break your social media or smartphone addiction - You want to make digital detox a daily habit - You open apps without even thinking about it Try it free. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

HOLD

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HOLDは、プランクトレーニングに特化したシンプルなタイマーアプリです。 iPhoneを目の前に置くだけで、すぐにトレーニングを始められます。 【特徴】 ● 二重円タイマー 秒・分の進捗が一目でわかる直感的なデザイン。 外輪が1分で1周し、内輪が目標タイムへの進捗を表示します。 ● インターバル(BREAK)機能 途中で休憩したいときはBREAKボタンをタップ。 実施した時間と同じだけ休憩でき、超えた瞬間にセッション終了。 ● 自動目標更新 これまでの最長1セット記録が次回の目標になります。 目標を超えるたびに自動で更新。 ● カレンダー記録 日別の累積時間・最長セット・インターバル回数を一覧で確認。 過去の記録をさかのぼって成長を実感できます。 【こんな人に】 ・毎日プランクを続けたい ・記録を見て継続のモチベーションにしたい ・シンプルで邪魔にならないタイマーが欲しい

Screenshots

App Control | Limit3 screens
HOLD4 screens

Verdict

The call

App Control | Limit and HOLD 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. App Control | Limit sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and HOLD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

App Control | Limit ships an update every 6 days, HOLD every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
App Control | Limit versus HOLD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApp Control | LimitHOLD
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRiki SuzukiMotoki Seki

In-app purchases

1 purchases

App Control | Limit

Subscriptions1
  • Snobreath Premium$0.991 Month
1 purchases

HOLD

One-time1
  • 広告を削除$1.99

Questions

Is App Control | Limit free?
App Control | Limit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HOLD free?
HOLD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do App Control | Limit or HOLD have ads?
Neither App Control | Limit nor HOLD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, App Control | Limit or HOLD?
App Control | Limit ships an update every 6 days, and HOLD every 3 days. Most recently, App Control | Limit was updated on September 11, 2026 and HOLD on September 15, 2026.

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