# ZenMaru: App Blocker — Block distracting apps

> Block distracting apps (iPhone/iPad app by Yujiro Okano.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zenmaru-app-blocker/id6775869734 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yujiro Okano](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775869736)
- Category: Productivity, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Bangla, English, French, Hindi, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Spanish
- Released: 2026-06-06
- Data updated: 2026-10-24

## What is ZenMaru?

Make room for the task in front of you. ZenMaru blocks distracting apps while you work, study or read, with a calm design and Maru by your side.

FREE TO START
• Choose apps, categories and websites to block.
• Start a 15, 25 or 50-minute session; adjust from 15 to 180 minutes.
• Write down what you want to focus on.
• Solve 3 math questions for a 1–15 minute temporary unlock.
• Set a daily goal and view your last 7 days, session history and streak.

After a break, blocking resumes while an active session or rule still applies.

ZENMARU PRO
A monthly auto-renewing subscription adds automatic blocking schedules, with work, study and evening templates. Check pricing and terms before purchase. Manage your subscription in the App Store.

RECORDS YOU CAN UNDERSTAND
Focus time is manual timer time minus breaks, including sessions ended early. It is not a measure of reduced screen time. Automatic schedules are not counted.

Settings and records stay on your device. No ads or external analytics SDKs. Blocking requires Apple Screen Time permission. New focus screens are available in English and Japanese.

Terms:
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Privacy:
https://sapphire-case-713.notion.site/3746e5ba5e9680e1a7faf4b5aecea529

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ZenMaru Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |


## Is ZenMaru safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess ZenMaru.

## Is ZenMaru legit?

ZenMaru: App Blocker appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for ZenMaru is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.0 — 2026-10-24

Meet ZenMaru 2.0.
• Get started with 3-step setup.
• Use quick focus with 15, 25 and 50-minute presets.
• Track daily goals, your last 7 days and session history.
• Record elapsed timer time with breaks deducted.
• Set Pro schedules using work, study and evening templates.
• Improved dark mode and larger text layouts.

### 1.0.4 — 2026-09-27

Removed duplicate screenshots and organized the App Store product page images.

### 1.0.3 — 2026-06-30

Improved onboarding with a clearer diagnostic setup flow, larger choice buttons, and smoother app restriction setup for focus sessions and Screen Time blocking.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-06-23

Initial release of ZenMaru with focus sessions, scheduled restrictions, unlock challenges, streaks, calendar progress, and subscription support.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-06-09

Initial release of ZenMaru with focus sessions, scheduled restrictions, unlock challenges, streaks, calendar progress, and subscription support.

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All apps by Yujiro Okano: https://appshunter.io/developer/6775869736

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