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Best Apps To Limit Screen Time

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

Out of 250+ apps to limit screen time on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Apps To Limit Screen Time (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1BePresent: Screen Time ControlBePresent: Screen Time ControlFree4.8★ (71K)YesYesNov 2026
2StillAcre: Screen Time ControlStillAcre: Screen Time ControlFree4.3★ (50)NoYesOct 2026
3reason - limit screen timereason - limit screen timeFree1.0★ (1)NoYesOct 2026
4Unrot: Earn your Screen TimeUnrot: Earn your Screen TimeFree4.7★ (57K)NoYesNov 2026
5Opal: Screen Time ControlOpal: Screen Time ControlFree4.7★ (91K)NoYesNov 2026
6ControlMole: Screen Time LimitControlMole: Screen Time LimitFree—NoYesOct 2026
7TimeBack: Screen Time BlockerTimeBack: Screen Time BlockerFree—NoYesOct 2026
8ScreenZen- Screen Time ControlScreenZen- Screen Time ControlFree4.9★ (53K)NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Apps To Limit Screen Time

BePresent: Screen Time Control#1

BePresent: Screen Time Control by Screen Detox Inc

Block apps, focus & rewards
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.8😐(71K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#20in Productivity
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This app helps you reclaim your time and improve your life by controlling screen usage. It combines app blocking, gamification, and social challenges with real-life rewards to motivate you to spend less time on your phone.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Helps reduce screen time
  • 👍 Gamification and rewards system
  • 🤝 Ability to compete with friends
  • 🕰️ Provides helpful notifications and reminders
  • 💡 Innovative approach to tackling phone addiction

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent screen time tracking
  • 🔒 Inability to selectively block apps
  • 💰 Paywall for advanced features
  • 🤖 Condescending and passive-aggressive notifications
  • 🔧 Buggy and glitchy performance
StillAcre: Screen Time Control#2

StillAcre: Screen Time Control by Aldur LLC

Block Apps & Grow a Cozy World
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.3(50 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app combines an app blocker and focus timer with a cozy farming game. Reclaim time from your phone to grow a virtual world, harvest crops, and build structures. It offers private screen time insights without accounts or tracking.

reason - limit screen time#3

reason - limit screen time by Thomas Woodruff

App blocker & time control
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
1.0(1 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app helps you regain control over your screen time by requiring you to state a reason and set a time limit before accessing distracting applications. It introduces a moment of friction to discourage mindless app usage and reduce overall phone engagement.

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FAQ about Apps To Limit Screen Time

What are the best apps to limit screen time for iPhone?
BePresent: Screen Time Control tops our apps to limit screen time ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 71K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top apps to limit screen time we rank are free to download, including BePresent: Screen Time Control and StillAcre: Screen Time Control.
BePresent: Screen Time Control shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 250+ apps to limit screen time on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.