AppLimit vs SPENT
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/
SPENT
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Turn your Screen Time into a sharp, itemized receipt. SPENT reads a screenshot from Apple Screen Time on your device, organizes the week app by app, and turns the total into memorable reality checks and an annual projection. Review the extracted values before generating your receipt, then keep it in your local history. WHAT YOU GET • Itemized weekly app usage • Total time, daily average, pickups, and annual projection • Reality checks that make the numbers hit differently • Local receipt history • On-device screenshot analysis • No account required PRIVATE BY DESIGN Screenshots and extracted Screen Time data are processed on device and are not uploaded to a SPENT server. Generated receipts stay on your device until you delete them. FREE TO TRY Create one weekly receipt for free. SPENT Pro is a one-time purchase that unlocks unlimited receipts and full local history.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: AppLimit at 16.0 against SPENT's 26.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and SPENT sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | AppLimit | SPENT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shervin Koushan | Michael Hitzker |
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
SPENT
- SPENT Pro Lifetime$3.99









