Comparison

Moai vs AppLimit

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

Head to head
About

Moai

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Most people spend 4+ hours a day staring at their phone. That's 60 days a year. Gone. Moai turns screen time into a game you actually want to win. Reduce your hours, rank up your Moai. How it works: The less you scroll, the higher you rank. The more you waste, the further you fall. Your Moai shows the truth — from Wood to Diamond, 9 ranks total. Block your enemies. Instagram. TikTok. X. Whatever's stealing your time — block it. Schedule focus sessions. Set daily limits. Lock in when you need to. Features: - Real-time screen time tracking - App blocking with schedules and daily limits - Focus presets (Deep Work, Morning Focus, Evening Detox) - 9 material ranks based on daily usage - Top Enemies — see what's costing you Stop scrolling. Start ranking up. Terms: https://www.trymoai.app/terms Privacy: https://www.trymoai.app/privacy Access to the app requires a paid subscription.

About

AppLimit

This app enforces strict daily usage limits on selected applications or categories. Once a time limit is reached, access is blocked without any exceptions or extensions, helping users break habits and establish real boundaries.

Highlights
  • Set daily usage limits for apps/categories
  • Blocks access automatically when time limit is reached
  • No override, snooze, or grace periods
  • Minimal setup and clean interface
  • On-device only, no accounts or tracking
  • Utilizes Apple Screen Time APIs for true hard stops
Features
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AppLimit enforces app limits - without loopholes. Choose apps or categories and set a daily usage limit. When the limit is reached, access is blocked until the next reset. No “Ignore for 15 minutes.” No extensions. No exceptions. How it works: • Select the apps you want to limit • Set a daily time limit • AppLimit blocks access automatically when time is up AppLimit is intentionally opinionated. If you want reminders or flexible limits, this app is not for you. Why AppLimit? • True hard stops using Apple Screen Time APIs • No override buttons • No snooze or grace periods • Minimal setup, clean interface • On-device only - no accounts, no tracking Ideal for reducing social media overuse, breaking habits, and enforcing real boundaries. Set the limit. When time is up, it’s done. Legal and Regulatory In-app purchases and subscriptions are governed by Apple´s standard terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Moai4 screens
AppLimit4 screens

Verdict

The call

Moai and AppLimit 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. Moai sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and AppLimit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Moai ships an update every 5 days, AppLimit every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Moai versus AppLimit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoaiAppLimit
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrunologyShervin Koushan

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Moai

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited$3.997 Days
  • Unlimited3 Days trial$19.991 Year
4 purchases

AppLimit

Subscriptions2
  • AppLimit Pro$3.997 Days
  • AppLimit Pro$99.991 Year
One-time2
  • Unblock one app or category$0.99
  • Unblock all apps and categories$9.99

Questions

Is Moai free?
Moai is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AppLimit free?
AppLimit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Moai or AppLimit have ads?
Neither Moai nor AppLimit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Moai or AppLimit?
Moai ships an update every 5 days, and AppLimit every 4 days. Most recently, Moai was updated on October 12, 2026 and AppLimit on October 21, 2026.

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