# NavStaff vs ScreenZen

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NavStaff at none against ScreenZen's 4. NavStaff also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). ScreenZen's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (93% vs 67%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

ScreenZen holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScreenZen has 53K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of NavStaff's written reviews are positive against 93% of ScreenZen's.

NavStaff ships an update every 5 months, ScreenZen every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NavStaff | ScreenZen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navstaff/id1102102936/reviews) | **[4.9 (53K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenzen-screen-time-control/id1541027222/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **53K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **93.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#140** |
| Size | 44 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Navigators](https://appshunter.io/developer/1102102935) | [ScreenZen LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541021087) |

## What reviewers say

### NavStaff

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navstaff/id1102102936)

This app serves as a mobile platform for volunteers, representatives, associates, and staff involved with The Navigators' ministries. It facilitates communication and access to resources for those contributing to the organization's work.

**Highlights:** Volunteer support, Staff resources, Ministry contribution tools, Communication platform, Associate access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ScreenZen

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

**Currently charting:** #140 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 NavStaff free?

NavStaff 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, NavStaff or ScreenZen?

ScreenZen is rated higher. NavStaff averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while ScreenZen averages 4.9 from 53K ratings.

### Do NavStaff or ScreenZen have ads?

Neither NavStaff nor ScreenZen shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NavStaff or ScreenZen?

NavStaff ships an update every 5 months, and ScreenZen every 3 weeks. Most recently, NavStaff was updated on November 2, 2026 and ScreenZen on November 6, 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.*