Comparison

AppLimit vs SPENT

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

Head to head
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/

About

SPENT

Features
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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.

Screenshots

AppLimit4 screens
SPENT4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
AppLimit versus SPENT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAppLimitSPENT
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShervin KoushanMichael Hitzker

In-app purchases

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
1 purchases

SPENT

One-time1
  • SPENT Pro Lifetime$3.99

Questions

Is AppLimit free?
AppLimit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SPENT free?
SPENT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AppLimit or SPENT have ads?
Neither AppLimit nor SPENT shows ads.

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