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ScreenZen- Screen Time Control

ScreenZen- Screen Time Control

App blocker, limit screen time

46K ratings
6045 reviews
#178 in free Productivity
💪 Health & Fitness
📊 Productivity
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 16, 2021
  • June 2, 2026

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Developer

ScreenZen LLC
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🧾$5.00 - $40.00
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About

This app offers multiple strategies to help you reduce screen time and control app usage. Features include delayed app opening, timed scrolling interruptions, and customizable app limits. It also provides options for strict blocking, settings protection, and encourages mindful breaks.

✓Delayed app opening
✓Scrolling interruption
✓Set app goals and limits
✓Configurable daily schedules
✓Strict app blocking
✓Screen time tracking for distracting apps
✓Settings protection locks
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of ScreenZen. Based on 46K reviews and a 4.9/5 average, it highlights the 10 positives and 3 negatives reviewers mention most about this Productivity app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Completely reversed my scrolling addiction
  • 🚀Helps manage screen time
  • 👍Excellent app, easy to use
  • 👍Genuinely the best screentime app out there
  • 👍Effective in avoiding doom scrolling
  • 👍Helps be more intentional with phone usage
  • 👍Saves time, reduces screen time
  • 👍Helps with productivity and focus
  • 👍Customizable, with lots of features
  • 👍Free, no ads or subscriptions

Negative things

  • 🐛Buggy, sometimes doesn't unlock apps
  • 🐛Notifications can't break through
  • 🐛Inconsistent UI across devices
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What's New in ScreenZen

1.2.178

June 2, 2026

- Google sign-in option for halo and social features - Buy a halo right from the app, with Apple Pay - Significant halo accuracy and battery optimizations - Sync and recover halo state automatically when you reopen the app - Better support for user sign-out - Bug fixes and stability improvements

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In-App Purchases

$5.00

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Charts

Top Free

📉 178-11

Productivity

This app dropped -11 positions in Productivity chart.

Last updated on August 27, 2026.

User reviews

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Lowered screen time

This app has genuinely helped me lower my screen time so much I highly highly recommend it
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Helped me

This app helped me get over my phone addiction.
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Easy to use

It’s very easy to use and so effective
41Marcus41Marcus

Amazing

I've now gotten over my addiction to social medias with this app. Just passed 400 day streak! It has great specifications for times also! This app has done wonders to my life. I'd give it 6 stars if I could!
Jonebone_Jonebone_

only app that works

i have tipped on multiple devices because ts really works. i highly appreciate the low one time price. truly doing the lords work and i cant wait till ur product is available in australia!
skinni.miniskinni.mini
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Unlock button not working as expected

Bug

App stops working after some time

Bug

Compatibility issues with iOS 16 update

Bug
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Requested Features

4 requests

Add more customization options

Feature

Integrate with productivity/to-do apps

Feature

Add more pause/break options

Feature

Improve website blocking functionality

Feature

FAQ

What does ScreenZen do?

ScreenZen helps you reduce your screen time by offering various control strategies. It allows you to set delays before opening distracting apps, interrupt your scrolling sessions, and set daily limits for app usage. The app aims to encourage more mindful interaction with your device.

What are the key features of ScreenZen?

Key features include delayed app opening with increasing wait times, timed scrolling interruptions, setting app goals and limits, configurable schedules for different days, strict app blocking options, tracking screen time for only distracting apps, and locks on settings to prevent changes.

Is ScreenZen free to use?

The application is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. This means that while core functionalities are available for free, certain advanced features or customization options might require a purchase.

How does ScreenZen help me manage my app usage?

It employs several methods to manage usage, such as making you wait before opening an app, breaking up long scrolling sessions, and allowing you to set specific time limits. It also offers strict blocking and encourages mindful breaks to help you avoid exceeding your desired usage.

Can I customize ScreenZen for different days?

Yes, the app is highly configurable. You can set different app limits and blocking schedules for various days of the week and specific times. This allows you to tailor your screen time management to your daily routines and needs.