# Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness

> Social Media and App Blocking

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1507694725](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1507694725)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1507694725`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Codescale GmbH
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (92 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.8.1
- **Last updated:** 2025-02-10
- **First published:** 2020-04-18
- **Size:** 127 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/limit-screen-time-taskfulness/id1507694725)
- **Website:** [https://taskfulness.com/](https://taskfulness.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://taskfulness.com/privacy-policy](https://taskfulness.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

Limit Screen Time: Taskfulness helps you balance online life by blocking distractions without erasing connections. It lets you choose the apps that steal your time and nudges you back to intentional use. On average, users reclaim 28-36% of daily screen time (about 14 hours per week) while still staying productive and connected. Built on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy principles, Taskfulness supports healthier, focused digital habits. Try the free 7-day trial.

How it works: 1) Pick an app like Instagram or WhatsApp. 2) Set an intention whenever you open it. Taskfulness asks Why do you need it and For how long. 3) Stay focused the app closes automatically when time is up, with a mid-session reminder to revisit your goal. There are no account deletions; it uses CBT-based prompts and reminders to keep you on track. Created by ADHD-focused founders and reviewed by psychologists for safety and effectiveness.

## Rankings

- #143,597 — Overall
- #34 — purpose
- #46 — self control
- #61 — screen time tracker
- #64 — tasks
- #71 — task

## Review summary

Users praise the app for fostering mindfulness, simple automation via Shortcuts, and helpful AI guidance. However, persistent complaints center on subscription-based pricing, limited free features, and reliability issues (purchase restoration and blocking failures). Several reviews note that the newer version diverges from the original Actuflow, feels less simple, and adds clutter. The value of the app seems tied to price, stability, and how much users rely on automation and AI prompts to stay on track.

### Pros

- Promotes mindfulness and intentional phone use, helping users focus and build healthier habits.
- Seamless Shortcuts integration and automation makes setup easy.
- AI chat/intention guidance adds meaningful, non-judgmental support beyond blocking.
- Simple, straightforward interface that keeps users on track.
- Positive long-term impact on reducing phone addiction and improving productivity.

### Cons

- Subscription pricing and paywall: many key features moved behind a subscription, reducing perceived value.
- Reliability issues and bugs: upgrade/restore problems, blocking failures, and occasional unusability.
- Free version is too limited (no tasks or durations) and essential features are locked.
- Significant UX changes from Actuflow: the app feels cluttered and chat features replace the simple workflow.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1507694725)