Comparison

Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness vs Zenze

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness

This app helps you regain control of your screen time by encouraging intentional usage of social media and other apps. It prompts you to set a purpose and duration before opening selected apps, and provides reminders to keep you focused. Reclaim your time and reduce mindless scrolling.

Highlights
  • Intentional app opening prompts
  • Set app usage duration
  • Mid-session intention reminders
  • Automatic app closure
  • Combats procrastination
  • Based on CBT principles
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In 2024, Oxford made “brain rot” the word of the year. The term means long, mindless scrolling on social media. But are social media really that bad? They still help us work, connect, and study. We believe the key is balance. Taskfulness helps you keep valuable interactions while limiting the doomscrolling. The results: our members save 28-36% of their screen time daily, without missing out. Want intentional screen time? Try Taskfulness free for 7 days. Built on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy principles.


 HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick an app 
 Select the apps that steal most of your time. For example, Instagram, WhatsApp, Reddit, Gmail, etc. 2. Set intention 
 Each time you open a chosen app, Taskfulness will pop up and ask: “Why do you need it?” and “For how long?”. Once you enter the reason, the app opens. 3. Stay focused* 
 Use the app for the duration you set. Mid-session, you’ll get a quick reminder of your original intention. When time’s up, the app closes automatically. 
 *works only with Reminders on WHY TASKFULNESS
 - No deleting accounts: Use social media intentionally. - Saves time: Our users reclaim an average of 28-36% or 14 hours of screen time per week. - Strong against procrastination: Combats reactiveness, time blindness, and distractions. - Built with expertise: Created by founders with ADHD, based on CBT, and approved by psychologists for effectiveness and safety. Let’s make your screen time short and focused! Taskfulness team. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Zenze

This app helps you reduce daily screen time and boost productivity by blocking distracting apps and websites. It offers tools like focus reports, Pomodoro timers, and daily checklists to help you manage your digital well-being and reclaim your day.

Highlights
  • App and website blocking
  • Focus reports and scores
  • Pomodoro timer
  • Daily checklist and calendar
  • Rewards and leaderboard
  • Customizable app blocking
Features
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MyScreenTime: Screen Time Limiting App Struggling with reducing your daily screen time? MyScreenTime is here to help you take control and boost productivity effortlessly. Trusted by teams like Google’s design innovators and Netflix’s strategy experts, MyScreenTime provides tools to restrict your phone time limit and achieve better focus. Transformative User Experiences "Cutting my phone time limit by two hours daily has been life-changing – a design revolution at Google." "MyScreenTime helped me focus by restricting the time I spend on my phone – Highlighted by Instagram." "Managing my daily screen time has never been this easy – Marketing at Twitter." "Quitting my nightly TikTok habit was finally possible with MyScreenTime – Strategy at Netflix." Why Choose MyScreenTime? 94% of users report fewer distractions. 93% say their productivity soared with our focus tools. 90% experience better mental well-being. 79% save at least one hour daily by restricting the time spent on their phone. Core Features Focus Report & Score: Understand and improve focus through actionable metrics. App Lock & Website Blocker: Easily block distractions and manage screen time for adults. Pomodoro Timer & Sessions: Stay productive with structured work-and-rest intervals. Daily Checklist & Calendar: Keep organized while you limit the time spent on your phone. Rewards & Leaderboard: Earn rewards and compare focus levels with peers to stay motivated. Tailored to Your Needs With MyScreenTime, you can customize which apps to block—whether it's social media like Instagram or entertainment apps like TikTok. Whether you want to detox digitally, limit time on your phone, or need uninterrupted focus for study or work, MyScreenTime adapts to your lifestyle. From Our Community "I never thought I’d reduce my daily screen time to under 3 hours. It’s been a huge mood booster!" — Fiona "MyScreenTime keeps me focused during deep work sessions." — Mark "It’s the only way I can concentrate on homework for extended periods." — Larry Privacy and Security MyScreenTime values your privacy. All data is processed directly on your device, ensuring your browsing habits stay secure. Whether you’re a professional looking for screen time solutions for adults or a student managing distractions, MyScreenTime protects your digital well-being. Take back control of your phone use with MyScreenTime. Whether it’s managing your phone time limit, blocking distractions, or staying productive, MyScreenTime empowers you to reclaim your day. Subscription Information Unlock premium features with MyScreenTime Premium. Charges apply via your iTunes Account, and subscriptions can be managed or canceled through iTunes settings. Terms of Use: https://blockerx.net/zenze-terms-of-usage/ Privacy Policy: https://blockerx.net/zenze-privacy-policy/ With MyScreenTime, you can turn your phone into a tool for productivity and focus—start today! Bug FIxes

Screenshots

Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness4 screens
Zenze4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness at 94 against Zenze's 31. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Zenze sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness against 4.2 for Zenze. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 94 and 31 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness's written reviews are positive against 69% of Zenze's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness ships an update every 3 weeks, Zenze fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness versus Zenze: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLimit Screen Time・TaskfulnessZenze
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (94 ratings) — better4.2 (31 ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better69.2% of reviews
Number of ratings94 — better31
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCodescale GmbHAtmana Tech

Customer experience

Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness

All ratings81 ratings
Positive84.0%
Neutral3.7%
Negative12.3%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral9.1%
Negative19.5%

Zenze

All ratings31 ratings
Positive77.4%
Neutral3.2%
Negative19.4%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative23.1%

Bugs and requests

Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • Upgrade button hangs and says Restore Purchase
  • Restore Purchase does not save anything
  • Frequent notifications even when not using phone
  • Notifications are delayed
  • Cannot delete the app
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  • Freezes on screen time app selections
  • Keyboard won't go away on AI screen
  • Text exceeds phone size during setup
  • Button at bottom of setup screen not visible
  • App freezes and won't open apps even with time left
  • New version ruined core feature
  • Dark mode gone with update
  • Settings go to default mode
  • Option to click 'I don't need it' disappeared
  • Intention check disappeared
  • App blocked unexpectedly
  • Autocorrect not working for purpose text
  • Long purpose text doesn't fit text box
  • Spelling errors in setup guide
  • Spelling errors in notification messages

Requested features

17 requests
  • Option to grandfather in old members
  • Better remedy for subscription model change
  • Fix bugs with frequent notifications
  • Clarify age ranges at sign up
  • Reintroduce pared-down free version
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  • Add timer alerts for when time is up
  • Option for unlimited mindful phone usage
  • Create a future task list
  • Improve notification messaging
  • Desktop version of the app
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to save or autocomplete intentions
  • Option to reorder intention/tag rows
  • Autocorrect for text input
  • Improve text box for long reasons
  • Neutral feeling for reflection menu
  • Fix spelling errors in setup guide

Zenze

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness

Subscriptions8
  • Taskfulness Weekly7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Taskfulness Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Taskfulness Monthly1 Month trial$7.991 Month
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  • Taskfulness Monthly7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Taskfulness Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Taskfulness Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Taskfulness Annual7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Taskfulness Annual1 Month trial$79.991 Year
4 purchases

Zenze

Subscriptions3
  • Annual Subscription$7.991 Year
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium - Lifetime Access$49.99

Questions

Is Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness free?
Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zenze free?
Zenze is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness or Zenze?
Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness is rated higher. Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness averages 4.3 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while Zenze averages 4.2 from 31 ratings.
Do Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness or Zenze have ads?
Both Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness and Zenze show ads.
Which is updated more often, Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness or Zenze?
Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness ships an update every 3 weeks, and Zenze fortnightly. Most recently, Limit Screen Time・Taskfulness was updated on November 3, 2026 and Zenze on November 3, 2026.

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