Comparison

ScrollKitty vs Limit Screen Time

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

Head to head
About

ScrollKitty

This app helps you reduce screen time by blocking distracting applications. It gamifies the experience by having a virtual cat's health decline when you access blocked apps, encouraging you to stay focused. Set schedules and track your usage patterns to build healthier digital habits.

Highlights
  • App blocking
  • Daily scheduling
  • Gamified focus with virtual pet
  • Usage tracking
  • Built-in timer for breaks
  • Daily timeline view
Features
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Your cat is counting on you. Screen Time Block: Scroll Kitty is the app blocker that makes reducing screen time feel personal. Block any app, set a daily schedule, and let your shields keep distractions out while your cat's health tracks how you're really doing. Every time you open a blocked app, your cat loses health. Keep it healthy. Keep your habits strong. WHAT MAKES SCROLL KITTY DIFFERENT - Your cat's health reflects how well you're staying off your phone - it's personal, not just a number - See exactly when and why you opened blocked apps throughout the day - A built-in timer keeps you from going right back into blocked apps after your break ends - Your daily timeline shows everything at a glance - every block, every break - Every morning is a fresh start - your cat heals overnight HOW SCROLL KITTY WORKS - Block any app - social media, games, browsers, anything - Set a daily schedule so your blocks turn on automatically - Need a quick break? Unblock for a few minutes, then shields go right back up Scroll Kitty is free to download. Full access requires a subscription - annual or weekly. Cancel anytime. Scroll Kitty uses Apple's Screen Time API. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://mp2025-cmd.github.io/scrollkitty-legal/privacy.html

About

Limit Screen Time

Features
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Focus helps you stay present, finish what you start, and spend less time pulled into your phone. As a simple app blocker built for real screen time control, Focus lets you block distracting apps and websites, set honest limits, and see exactly where your time goes — no guessing, no fake numbers. Choose what you want to protect, start a focus session, and create space from the apps and websites that usually interrupt your day. Whether you are working, studying, reading, resting, or trying to build better habits, Focus helps you stay with your intention. Use Focus when you want to avoid quick checks, reduce scrolling, protect deep work, or end the day feeling more in control of your attention — one small step toward better digital wellbeing. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ScrollKitty4 screens
Limit Screen Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ScrollKitty at 18.0 against Limit Screen Time's 26.0. On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ScrollKitty sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Limit Screen Time sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScrollKitty ships an update every 6 days, Limit Screen Time every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ScrollKitty versus Limit Screen Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScrollKittyLimit Screen Time
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB44 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPAW STUDIOS LLCDilshodi Kahori

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ScrollKitty

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Annual Premium7 Days trial$49.991 Year
1 purchases

Limit Screen Time

Subscriptions1
  • Focus Pro Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is ScrollKitty free?
ScrollKitty is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Limit Screen Time free?
Limit Screen Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ScrollKitty or Limit Screen Time have ads?
Neither ScrollKitty nor Limit Screen Time shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScrollKitty or Limit Screen Time?
ScrollKitty ships an update every 6 days, and Limit Screen Time every 2 weeks. Most recently, ScrollKitty was updated on October 6, 2026 and Limit Screen Time on September 30, 2026.

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