Comparison

Limitto vs TrueFocus

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

Head to head
About

Limitto

Features
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Limitto is a screen time app and app blocker for iPhone. Set a daily limit for each app, and Limitto locks it automatically when the time is up. No willpower required. See your recent screen time pattern, understand how those hours add up over the years, and set a realistic personal target. Choose allowed days, allowed hours, and a daily limit for every app separately. Need a quick break from one app? Start Focus Now for 15 minutes to 8 hours. The block lifts automatically when the session ends. Highlights: • A separate daily limit for each app • Rules for selected days of the week • All-day or custom allowed hours • One-time Focus Now sessions • Reminders before an app locks • Today and weekly usage summaries • Optional six-digit PIN to protect settings • Light and Dark Mode, no account required Privacy by design: Your app selections stay on device as privacy-protected Apple tokens. Screen Time usage is shown inside Apple's protected reporting environment and is never sent to Limitto servers. Limitto Pro offers auto-renewing weekly and annual plans. Eligible new subscribers may receive a 3-day free trial. Trial eligibility, localized price, billing period, and renewal terms are shown on the App Store purchase sheet before you confirm. Subscriptions can be managed or canceled in your Apple Account. Important limitation: Limitto uses individual Screen Time authorization. The device owner can delete the app or revoke Screen Time access in system settings. This version does not provide remote child-device management or Family Sharing child-account management. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

TrueFocus

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Did you know the average adult checks their phone over 100 times a day—mostly on autopilot? That’s over 5 hours of your day spent scrolling without ever consciously deciding to. TrueFocus is here to help you take your life back. By protecting your mornings, focus sessions, and sleep, TrueFocus replaces frustrating hard blocks with intentional daily guards and mindful pauses. Build true self-discipline, reclaim up to 2 hours every single day, and put your time where it actually matters. Why Other Screen Time Control Apps Fail We know you’ve tried to fix this before. But rigid locks only lead to frustration (and instant bypasses), while endless usage charts don't stop autopilot taps. TrueFocus is different. Instead of trapped restrictions, it gives your day structure, interrupts habit loops, and trains your brain to step away naturally. The Benefits You’ll Have • Reclaim 1–2 Hours Daily: Turn wasted scroll time into hobbies, family, and rest. • Break Autopilot Taps: Stop impulsive app-opening habits before they start. • Sleep Deeper & Rest Better: Gain up to 50 extra minutes of quality sleep every week. • Supercharge Productivity: Complete tasks faster without constant digital noise. 3 Smart Guards for Your Critical Routines • Morning Guard: Stop losing your first 30 minutes in bed to doomscrolling. Start your morning with clarity before social feeds pull you in. • Focus Guard: Eliminate constant app notifications during deep work or study. Protect your flow state and finish tasks in less time. • Night Guard: End the "just 5 more minutes" bedtime trap. Keep screens out of bed, wind down peacefully, and protect your sleep quality. A Mindful Pause, Not a Cold Hard Wall When you reach for a guarded app on autopilot, TrueFocus doesn't just slam the door—it interrupts the urge with interactive friction to help you wake up your prefrontal cortex: • Intention Check-In: Answer one honest question: "What are you here for?" • Guided Breathing: Take a 5-second deep breath to let the dopamine rush settle. • Brain Micro-Tasks: Solve a quick math challenge or tap a mini-task to reset your impulsive brain. • Science-Backed: Research published in PNAS found that adding a mindful pause before opening distracting apps helped reduce actual app openings by 57% over six weeks. Most times, you'll realize you didn't need the app at all! Precision Rules: Allowlists, Blocklists & Categories Tailor your limits to your actual lifestyle with maximum flexibility: • Blacklists & Whitelists: Block specific distracting apps (Social, Games, Shopping, Video) or lock everything except essential tools like Maps, Work Chat, and Calls. • Category & App-Level Control: Group and guard entire categories with one tap, or pick individual apps with surgical precision. Detailed Control Logs: Track Every Attempt & Victory • Open vs. Resisted Counts: See exact daily metrics—how many times you reached for an app versus how many times you successfully resisted and walked away. • Precise Timestamps: View a complete Control Moments timeline showing the exact time of every attempt, pause, and breakthrough. • Daily Victory Summaries: Get positive, encouraging feedback ("You resisted 14 impulsive taps and reclaimed 1h 32m for yourself today!"). Private, Safe & In Your Control • Powered by Apple’s Screen Time API: Built natively for iOS with zero battery drain. • 100% Private: Your browsing history, messages, and personal data never leave your device. • You Hold the Key: Turn any guard on or off whenever you choose. Unlock TrueFocus Pro Upgrade to TrueFocus Premium for smarter screen time control, distraction blocking, and tools to build healthier digital habits. TrueFocus Pro is available as an auto-renewable subscription. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.qstonelabs.com/screen-time-control-privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.qstonelabs.com/terms.html

Screenshots

Limitto4 screens
TrueFocus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TrueFocus at none against Limitto's 2. On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Limitto sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. TrueFocus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Limitto ships an update every 10 days, TrueFocus every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 21, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Limitto versus TrueFocus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLimittoTrueFocus
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB40 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPerdus LabsQuillstone Limited

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Limitto

Subscriptions2
  • Limitto Pro Haftalık3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Limitto Pro Yıllık3 Days trial$99.991 Year
None

TrueFocus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Limitto free?
Limitto is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TrueFocus free?
TrueFocus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Limitto or TrueFocus have ads?
Neither Limitto nor TrueFocus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Limitto or TrueFocus?
Limitto ships an update every 10 days, and TrueFocus every 2 weeks. Most recently, Limitto was updated on August 21, 2026 and TrueFocus on September 16, 2026.

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