Limit is in Beta

How Limit Works

Understand Limit before installing

Limit includes two apps:

Limit app icon Limit – powerful app blocker
Limit Browser icon Limit Browser – custom Firefox browser with built-in website blocking

Limit's advanced blocking requires special permissions and a unique installation process.

The Limit App

What it does:

  • Blocks other apps
  • Once installed, it cannot be uninstalled, disabled, or bypassed — unless you wait for a delay or enter a pin code
  • By default it blocks all other browsers except Limit Browser to make sure website restrictions apply

What it can't do:

  • NO access to internal app data (banking, emails, etc.)
  • Permissions are used only for app blocking and locking down relevant settings
Limit app blocking interface

How the Limit app works:

Limit uses MDM via a feature of Android called: Device Owner. This is the same process used by companies when managing their employees' phones. This involves a special installation process.

The Limit Browser

When you install Limit the Limit Browser app is automatically installed too.

Based on Firefox

  • Limit Browser is based on the Firefox browser
  • Firefox is similar to Chrome; you can also import your bookmarks and back them up by creating a Firefox account
Limit browser blocking interface

Features:

  • Blocks websites
  • Forces Google safe search on/off
  • Lets you create exceptions for useful content, e.g., a single YouTube video

Installation Process

Limit's advanced blocking requires a special installation process

  • Limit has an installer to help guide you through the installation process
  • Connect your phone to your computer via USB
  • The installation process requires temporarily allowing the installer access to your device
  • Watch a video of the full installation process
  • Self-installation is also available via command line (ADB)

This setup is different from typical apps, but it's necessary for robust blocking that you can't easily override.

Limit installer

Limit is in Beta

Check out our FAQ for common questions, or contact us if you need assistance.