Your phone has become a source of constant distraction — social media feeds, adult content, gambling apps — and every blocker you've tried can be disabled in seconds. Limit takes a radically different approach: once installed, it cannot be uninstalled, disabled, or bypassed.^1
Limit works at the system level using Android's Mobile Device Management (MDM) framework — the same technology companies use to manage employee devices. It includes two components: the Limit app, which blocks other apps entirely, and Limit Browser, a custom Firefox-based browser with built-in website blocking that prevents workarounds like VPNs or incognito mode.^2 You can block entire categories with a single tap — social media feeds, pornography, and gambling — while keeping your phone functional for calls, messaging, and essential apps.^3
What makes Limit especially thoughtful is its approach to flexibility. For individuals, a configurable delay timer means you can access blocked apps — but only after waiting a set period (minutes to days), eliminating impulsive checking while preserving legitimate access. For families, a PIN code locks settings so parents can protect their kids without invasive monitoring or privacy-invading tracking.^4
Why Users Love It"This subscription is pretty affordable at $30 a year... I think it can really help you to keep a smartphone if for whatever reason you cannot use a dumb phone. It leverages the Android operating system from the root level so you cannot uninstall the app."^5
"Limit Phone is currently the only system level solution I am aware of. This is probably more for those that want a system blocker than just a paint job or ADB uninstall blocker."^6
Notable- Built by Richard Gill, a software engineer who previously worked at Stripe and ran his own software consultancy. He created Limit after years of personal struggle with phone addiction, documenting his journey in a widely-read Medium article.^7
- Currently in Beta on Android (requires Android 10+). Installation requires a one-time USB connection to a computer — a deliberate design choice that enables the unbreakable protection.^2
- Works on most recent Android tablets in addition to phones.^9
- Video demos and tutorials available on the website for setup help and feature walkthroughs.^10
- Active Discord community for support and feature requests.^1
- Smart exceptions allow individual YouTube videos or Reddit posts to be accessed even while feeds are blocked — so a friend can send you a link without you needing to disable protection.^3
Platforms: Android phones and tablets (10+) Pricing: Freemium (free 2-week trial, then annual subscription)
