AppLimit vs simpleblocker by recursn
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
simpleblocker by recursn
This minimalist app blocks your screen time to help you focus. It performs its single function effectively without collecting any user data. Designed for simplicity and privacy.
- Minimalist design
- App blocking functionality
- Screentime reduction
- Data privacy focused
- Single function optimization
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a minimalistic app blocker, that seeks only to serve that one function well. Does not collect data.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: simpleblocker by recursn at 100% against AppLimit's 33%. simpleblocker by recursn also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). AppLimit's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.2). On price, ratings volume, ads 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
Both are free to download. AppLimit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. simpleblocker by recursn asks for nothing beyond the download.
simpleblocker by recursn holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of AppLimit's written reviews are positive against 100% of simpleblocker by recursn's.
| Parameter | AppLimit | simpleblocker by recursn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shervin Koushan | Andy Phu |
Customer experience
AppLimit
simpleblocker by recursn
In-app purchases
AppLimit
- AppLimit Pro$3.997 Days
- AppLimit Pro$99.991 Year
- Unblock one app or category$0.99
- Unblock all apps and categories$9.99
simpleblocker by recursn
No in-app purchases
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