# ScreenZen vs Jomo

The clearest difference is ratings volume: ScreenZen at 49K against Jomo's 2.3K. ScreenZen also leads on chart position (#159 vs unranked) and review sentiment (93% vs 82%). Jomo's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScreenZen sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Jomo sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for ScreenZen against 4.8 for Jomo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScreenZen has 49K ratings behind it against 2.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of ScreenZen's written reviews are positive against 82% of Jomo's.

ScreenZen ships an update every 3 weeks, Jomo weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScreenZen | Jomo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (49K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenzen-screen-time-control/id1541027222/reviews)** | [4.8 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jomo-screen-time-blocker/id1609960918/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **49K** | 2.3K |
| Positive reviews | **93.4% of reviews** | 82.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#159** | — |
| Size | 159 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ScreenZen LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541021087) | [Jomo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609960920) |

## What reviewers say

### ScreenZen

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

**Currently charting:** #159 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


### Jomo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jomo-screen-time-blocker/id1609960918)

This app helps you reduce phone usage and improve focus by blocking distracting apps and websites. It offers insights into your screen time, promoting healthier digital habits for better sleep, productivity, and well-being.

**Highlights:** App blocking system, Website blocking, Category blocking (Social Media, Games), Mindful break options, Screen time analysis, Habit building

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jomo Plus (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Jomo Plus (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Jomo Plus Family (Monthly) | $11.99 | per month |
| Jomo Plus (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| Jomo Plus (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| Jomo Plus (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| Jomo Plus (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| Jomo Plus Family (Annual) | $59.99 | per year |
| Jomo Plus (Lifetime) | $84.99 | one-time |
| Jomo Plus (Lifetime) | $99.99 | one-time |
| Jomo Plus Family (Lifetime) | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to navigate and manage
- 🚀 Excellent UI/UX
- 🔒 Strict mode makes it tough to bypass
- 💡 Highly customizable configurations
- 💰 Reasonable pricing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App counting screen time even when not using phone
- 🐛 Inability to select apps to block
- 🐛 App randomly deleting itself
- 🐛 Breaks not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- App picker issues on iOS
- App counting screen time when phone is powered off
- Strict mode being bypassed by disabling screen time restrictions

**Requested features**

- Sync rules and sessions between devices
- Better UI for Mac version
- Ability to manually add screen time from external sources
- More robust analytics and data visualization
- Ability to choose time period for analytics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScreenZen free?

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

### Is Jomo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ScreenZen or Jomo?

ScreenZen is rated higher. ScreenZen averages 4.9 out of 5 from 49K ratings, while Jomo averages 4.8 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do ScreenZen or Jomo have ads?

Neither ScreenZen nor Jomo shows ads.

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

ScreenZen ships an update every 3 weeks, and Jomo weekly. Most recently, ScreenZen was updated on September 24, 2026 and Jomo on September 22, 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.*