# Reminder Wallpaper Editor vs ScreenZen

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ScreenZen at 93% against Reminder Wallpaper Editor's 50%. ScreenZen also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.7) and ads (none vs shown). Reminder Wallpaper Editor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScreenZen sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Reminder Wallpaper Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

ScreenZen holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScreenZen has 50K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Reminder Wallpaper Editor's written reviews are positive against 93% of ScreenZen's.

Reminder Wallpaper Editor ships an update monthly, ScreenZen every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reminder Wallpaper Editor | ScreenZen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reminder-wallpaper-editor/id1021980422/reviews) | **[4.9 (50K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenzen-screen-time-control/id1541027222/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **50K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **93.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#158** |
| Size | 30 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kenji Sugimoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/961353098) | [ScreenZen LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541021087) |

## What reviewers say

### Reminder Wallpaper Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reminder-wallpaper-editor/id1021980422)

Add text notes, shopping lists, or reminders to your favorite photos and set them as your wallpaper or lock screen. Customize font style, size, and color to create personalized backgrounds.

**Highlights:** Add text notes to photos, Set as wallpaper or lock screen, Adjustable font size and color, Multiple background styles, Various font styles

**In-app purchases:** none


### ScreenZen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenzen-screen-time-control/id1541027222)

**Currently charting:** #158 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kind Tip | $5.00 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $10.00 | one-time |
| Amazing Tip | $20.00 | one-time |
| Fantastic Tip | $40.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, sometimes doesn't unlock apps
- 🐛 Notifications can't break through
- 🐛 Inconsistent UI across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Unlock button not working as expected
- App stops working after some time
- Compatibility issues with iOS 16 update

**Requested features**

- Add more customization options
- Integrate with productivity/to-do apps
- Add more pause/break options
- Improve website blocking functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reminder Wallpaper Editor free?

Reminder Wallpaper Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ScreenZen free?

ScreenZen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Reminder Wallpaper Editor or ScreenZen?

ScreenZen is rated higher. Reminder Wallpaper Editor averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while ScreenZen averages 4.9 from 50K ratings.

### Do Reminder Wallpaper Editor or ScreenZen have ads?

Reminder Wallpaper Editor shows ads; ScreenZen does not.

### Which is updated more often, Reminder Wallpaper Editor or ScreenZen?

Reminder Wallpaper Editor ships an update monthly, and ScreenZen every 3 weeks. Most recently, Reminder Wallpaper Editor was updated on June 11, 2026 and ScreenZen on September 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*