Comparison

AppLimit vs App

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

App

Features
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AppLimit helps you manage your own app habits, one app at a time. Add the apps you want to manage and set a separate daily limit for each one. AppLimit can notify you when you reach a limit, and you can optionally block an app when you need a stronger boundary. Key features: - Choose apps with Apple's system picker - Set a separate daily limit for each app - Turn limit notifications on or off for each app - Enable optional blocking when you need it - Add five more minutes up to three times per day - Reset usage limits automatically at midnight Privacy: - No account or AppLimit server - Screen Time usage is processed on your device by iOS - Screen Time selections stay on your device and are never sent to the ad SDK - Google Mobile Ads SDK is used to show a banner ad at the bottom of the app AppLimit is designed for personal self-management, not parental control. You grant your own Screen Time access and can revoke it at any time.

Screenshots

AppLimit4 screens
App3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: App at none against AppLimit's 4. AppLimit's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AppLimit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AppLimit versus App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAppLimitApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShervin KoushanHYEMIN YANG

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
None

App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AppLimit free?
AppLimit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is App free?
App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AppLimit or App have ads?
App shows ads; AppLimit does not.

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