JustPause vs Limit Screen Time
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
JustPause
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Block distracting apps. Complete a quick check. Track real usage. JustPause helps you control distracting apps without deleting them. Choose apps to restrict, complete a short breathing or exercise check, unlock access for a selected time, and track your usage over time. HOW IT WORKS Choose distracting apps: TikTok โข Instagram โข YouTube Open a restricted app โ Complete breathing or exercise โ Choose unlock duration โ Use the app โ Track results BLOCK DISTRACTING APPS Control the apps that consume most of your time. Apply restrictions to social media, entertainment apps, games, and other distracting apps using Screen Time technologies. Supported scenarios: โข Single app unlock โข Multiple app unlock โข Timed access sessions UNLOCK METHODS Breathing Unlock durations: 1 min โข 3 min โข 5 min โข 7 min Exercise Unlock durations: 15 min โข 30 min โข 1 hour โข 2 hours Exercises: โข Push-ups โข Squats Exercise counting runs locally on-device. No videos are stored. SMART USAGE TIMER Unlock time decreases only while restricted apps are actively used. Example: 15 min unlocked Instagram used for 3 min Remaining access: 12 min Time does not decrease while restricted apps stay closed. Only actual app usage counts. CONTROLLED REMOVAL To remove an app from your restricted list, complete 30 push-ups or squats. Only one restricted app can be removed per day. TRACK RESULTS Monitor: โข Restricted app time โข Unlock activity โข Daily and weekly usage โข Progress over time WORKS ON โข iPhone โข iPad Core restrictions work locally on your device. PREMIUM Premium includes subscription and lifetime access options. Billing is handled by Apple App Store. QUESTIONS? Email: justpause.contact@gmail.com Terms: https://justpause.notion.site/Terms-of-Service-35cef6714d8980caaf91e60cafc7967d Privacy: https://justpause.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-317ef6714d898092a508d247fa78b1a9 EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Limit Screen Time
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Focus helps you stay present, finish what you start, and spend less time pulled into your phone. As a simple app blocker built for real screen time control, Focus lets you block distracting apps and websites, set honest limits, and see exactly where your time goes โ no guessing, no fake numbers. Choose what you want to protect, start a focus session, and create space from the apps and websites that usually interrupt your day. Whether you are working, studying, reading, resting, or trying to build better habits, Focus helps you stay with your intention. Use Focus when you want to avoid quick checks, reduce scrolling, protect deep work, or end the day feeling more in control of your attention โ one small step toward better digital wellbeing. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: JustPause at none against Limit Screen Time's shown. JustPause also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). Limit Screen Time's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. JustPause sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Limit Screen Time sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
JustPause ships an update every 3 weeks, Limit Screen Time every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JustPause | Limit Screen Time |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 9 days โ better |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 โ better | 26.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Ermek Tanikulov | Dilshodi Kahori |
In-app purchases
JustPause
- JustPause Weekly$1.997 Days
- JustPause Annual3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- JustPause Lifetime$99.99
Limit Screen Time
- Focus Pro Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month









