TimeX vs Commercial
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TimeX
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TimeX - Screen Time Control – Time Limit App Control your app & game time, set a timer, get stats and charts – start taking control of your phone screen now. Are you spending too much time on YouTube, TikTok or playing games aimlessly? With Time Limit App, you will stop letting your phone control you — and start taking control of your screen, time and focus. Time Limit App specializes in limiting app/browser time, with the ability to set a timer for each session, set a daily limit, and show you detailed statistics and time charts — helping you understand and change your digital habits intelligently. # Highlights * Set a session timer (e.g., 10 minutes) — when it's over, the app/browser will automatically lock. * Set a total daily time limit for social media, videos, games — you will no longer "unconsciously" overuse. * Detailed statistics: number of opens, total usage time, each type of application/browser. * Intuitive charts by day, week help you clearly see screen usage trends. * Set breaks between each session — avoid continuous uncontrolled use. * Auto-lock when reaching the limit — you don't have to remind yourself. * Simple interface, optimized experience, suitable for students, working people, parents. # Benefits you get * Get back in control: you define your screen usage instead of letting it define you. * Be more focused: less interrupted by social networks, meaningless videos from work or study. * Improve digital health: sleep better, less pressure, less dependent on smartphones. * Spend time on what really matters: family, hobbies, personal development. # Why choose Time Limit App? Hundreds of thousands of users have experienced and rated this as an effective tool to “free up” screen time, especially for students and parents who need to control their children. Friendly interface, quick setup, clear effectiveness. Don't let today pass by unconsciously. Download Time Limit App now and start your journey to control screen time, upgrade yourself and live more proactively.
Commercial
This app helps users regain control of their screen time by blocking distracting applications. Users must watch advertisements to temporarily access blocked apps, encouraging discipline and focus. It offers customizable blocking durations and special modes for encouragement.
- Block distracting apps
- Customize ad watch time for access
- Set temporary app access duration
- Optional schedule mode for blocking
- Christian mode with Bible verses
- Dark, minimalist design
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the first free screen time app for students, builders, and for people who want to choose life. the average person spends 5+ hours a day on their phone, that's because these apps were engineered to keep you hooked. Commercial was made to help anyone reclaim that life— completely free, no subscription, no paywall. The app uses ads to prevent you from using your apps, just set the amount of ads you want to watch, and suffer to use your apps (because ads actually suck). The amount of times you get your apps back for is customizable to practice discipline, and we have a christian mode for encouragement throughout the process. inside the app is everything you need to control screen time. we built it, then we made it free because it shouldn't cost money for students to study, for builders to build, or for people to spend time with the things they love. we made better features, built with more intention, & we can keep it as a free because we get paid through the ads. if you're ready to get those 5-6 hours back each day, build that project, and bring out the best version of you. get some commercials. how it works 1. pick the apps that distract you. 2. we block them. 3. to get them back, watch a few ads. 4. after your time is up, they re-lock automatically. Ads suck, we know, so thats why in this case it's actually what helps people put their phone down. features · block all your distracting apps · choose how many ads you need to watch to get them back · choose how long you get them back for · optional tappable physical card to block/unblock apps · optional schedule mode for daily blocking windows · optional christian mode for bible verses on blocked apps · optional punishment mode (haha its really funny) · dark, minimalist design who this is for · builders and creatives with big goals & dreams · students trying to reclaim their focus · anyone who reaches for their phone before getting out of bed · people who want to be more present with the life they have or discover new life · if you've said "just one more scroll" and lost an hour from me i hope you find new life on the other side of this app. privacy Commercial doesn't store your data. the apps you block live on your device through apple's screen time framework — we never see them. requirements · iphone with ios 17+ · apple screen time permission — made by viral builders. viralbuildersllc@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: TimeX at none against Commercial's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | TimeX | Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Ngoc Thanh Pham | Ian Sidman |
In-app purchases
TimeX
No in-app purchases
Commercial
No in-app purchases









