The Digitox Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Digitox in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Digitox
The Insider’s Guide
Android app that limits apps and short-video content
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among focus apps, read from Digitox’s own pages.
Made by The Generation Lab · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Digitox’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Digitox’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
1.8
GPA, above 1 of the 83 other focus apps we grade
Digitox is an Android app that tracks phone use and sets limits on apps and on types of content. It can cap how many short videos you watch a day and block topics such as adult or political content across apps. Its site says it collects no accounts or personal information, and an iOS waitlist is open.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Digitox, taken from its own pages and our grades.
It needs Accessibility Service access and some setup before the limits work.
- 1
Best for limiting short videos on Android
Digitox limits apps and counts short videos, such as TikTok and Reels, on Android.
- 2
What it costs
Paid plans start at $4.49 per item (in-app purchase; billing basis not shown).
- 3
There is a free plan
Free to install from Google Play with in-app purchases; the listing does not say which features the free version includes.
- 4
It runs on Android
Android.
- 5
App usage limits
Sets daily limits on any app and reminds you before you go over.
- 6
Short-video diet mode
Caps the number of TikTok, Reels or YouTube Shorts videos per day; labeled beta on the listing.
- 7
Topic blocker
Blocks adult or political content across apps; labeled beta on the listing.
- 8
A 1.8 GPA, above 1 of 83
That is against the other focus apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Your call
A focus timer at its plainest counts down 25 minutes and keeps a log.
Digitox at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $4.49 per item (in-app purchase; billing basis not shown)
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Android
- Made by
- The Generation Lab
- Category
- Focus Apps
- Our grade
- 1.8 GPA, weak
The report card
Best for limiting short videos on Android
Digitox limits apps and counts short videos, such as TikTok and Reels, on Android. The Play listing shows one in-app price of $4.49 without saying what it unlocks, the content features are in beta, and it is Android only.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | One in-app price, $4.49 per item, with no billing period or contents stated, so there is nothing to grade it against. |
| Free plan and trial | C | Free to install, but the listing does not say what the free version includes. |
| Features | C | App limits, short-video diet mode, topic blocker and work-hours blocking. The content features are marked beta. |
| Ease of use | C | No rating on record. It needs Accessibility Service access and some setup before the limits work. |
| Platforms and integrations | D | Android only for now, with an iOS waitlist. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Digitox is for
- Fits if you scroll short videos on Android and want an alarm after a set number
- Works for people who want an app with no account
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you use iPhone, because it is Android only and iOS is a waitlist
- Watch out: the free version's limits are unclear, as the one $4.49 purchase is not described
- Watch out: it needs Accessibility Service, and keyword usage metrics are shared in aggregate for market research
- Too light to trust yet, as the video and topic features are beta
Good to know
Good for
- Android users who want to limit a kind of content rather than a whole app
- People who want a limiter without signing up
Worth knowing
- Android only for now; the site offers an iOS waitlist.
- The Play listing shows one in-app price but not what it unlocks, so the free tier's limits are unclear.
- Needs Accessibility Service access, and the listing says anonymous usage metrics, including keywords seen, are collected and shared in aggregate for market research.
- The content features are marked beta on the Play listing.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$4.49
To start. There is a free plan too
Digitox has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.49 per item (in-app purchase; billing basis not shown).
Free to install, but the listing does not say what the free version includes.
In-app purchase
$4.49
per item; billing period and what it unlocks not stated
The only in-app price the US Google Play listing shows.
The free plan
Free to install from Google Play with in-app purchases; the listing does not say which features the free version includes.
Read from play.google.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Android
Android app that limits apps and short-video content. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: site & app blocker, habit tracking.
App limits, short-video diet mode, topic blocker and work-hours blocking.
- App usage limits
- Sets daily limits on any app and reminds you before you go over.
- Short-video diet mode
- Caps the number of TikTok, Reels or YouTube Shorts videos per day; labeled beta on the listing.
- Topic blocker
- Blocks adult or political content across apps; labeled beta on the listing.
- Work-hours app blocking
- Blocks distracting apps during set work hours.
- No account needed
- The site says there are no accounts and no personal information collected.
Where it runs
- Android
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Digitox is made by The Generation Lab.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
1/83
Other focus apps it is graded above
Digitox's GPA of 1.8 is higher than 1 of the 83 other focus apps we grade.
It stands best on value for money (C, above 8 of 83) and worst on platforms and integrations (D, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 84 focus apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. Digitox’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 8 of 83
- CFree plan and trialAbove 5 of 83
- CFeaturesAbove 5 of 83
- CEase of useAbove 1 of 83
- DPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 83
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Your call
A focus timer at its plainest counts down 25 minutes and keeps a log.
You could make the core of Digitox for yourself: habit tracking. What you would give up is listed below. Whether that is worth the price is your call.
What you could make
- Habit tracking: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- Blocking that reaches every browser and app and is hard to switch off.
- A real app for Android. Something home-made would be a web page.
What this rests on. Digitox’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
ActionDash, StayFree, ScreenZen, AppBlock and Stay Focused
The 5 tools Digitox is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.6GPA
ActionDash
Free
Android screen-time tracker with app limits and a focus mode.
- ActionDash also covers reports.
- 3.2GPA
StayFree
Free
Free cross-device screen time tracker and app and site blocker.
- Only StayFree lists Windows, macOS, Linux and iOS apps.
- Only StayFree lists a browser extension.
- Digitox also covers habit tracking.
- 3.6GPA
ScreenZen
Free
Free app that delays and blocks distracting apps and sites.
- Only ScreenZen lists iOS, macOS and Windows apps.
- Digitox also covers habit tracking.
- ScreenZen also covers time tracking.
- 2.8GPA
AppBlock
Free plan · from $2.50/mo
App and website blocker with schedules and a strict mode.
- Only AppBlock lists an iOS app.
- Only AppBlock lists a browser extension.
- AppBlock can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 2.4GPA
Stay Focused
Free plan · from $3.99/mo
App and website blocker with schedules, limits and Strict Mode.
- Only Stay Focused lists an iOS app.
- Only Stay Focused lists a browser extension.
- Digitox also covers habit tracking.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
10
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Digitox free?
Digitox has a free plan. Free to install from Google Play with in-app purchases; the listing does not say which features the free version includes.
How much does Digitox cost?
Digitox lists one plan. In-app purchase: $4.49 per item; billing period and what it unlocks not stated.
What platforms does Digitox work on?
Digitox is available on Android.
Does Digitox have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Digitox is listed for Android.
Does Digitox have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Digitox is listed for Android.
Is Digitox open source?
Digitox is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Who makes Digitox?
Digitox is made by The Generation Lab.
What are the alternatives to Digitox?
The closest alternatives to Digitox in our directory are ActionDash, StayFree, ScreenZen, AppBlock and Stay Focused.
How does Digitox compare with other focus apps?
Digitox's GPA of 1.8 is higher than 1 of the 83 other focus apps we grade.
Could I make my own version of Digitox?
A focus timer at its plainest counts down 25 minutes and keeps a log. You could make the core of Digitox for yourself: habit tracking.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Digitox’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from The Generation Lab's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by The Generation Lab. Prices change, so check digitox.app before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Digitox, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/digitox
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Digitox’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Digitox is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by The Generation Lab. Prices and plans change: check digitox.app before you buy.