Comparison

ScreenZen vs OmniLock

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

Head to head
About

ScreenZen

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
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Multiple strategies to reduce your screentime 1. Delay before opening your app: A bit of time before choosing if you need to open your distracting app. You can have the wait time increase each time you open your app. 2. Interrupt your scrolling: Check your distracting apps for short periods of time so you don't get sucked in. 3. Set an app goal and optionally block when you reach your limit. 4. Configurable for different days of the week and time by app. 5. Messages like "Is this important" before opening your app. 6. See your screen time for only your distracting apps. Don't worry about Google Maps bloating up your time. 7. Strict block your apps: Either for time ranges, after a certain number of opens or ScreenTime. 8. Locks on Settings to prevent you from changing your settings when you want to open an app. 9. Breathing and other activities to encourage you not to need to open the app while waiting for it to unlock. 10. Streaks to encourage you not to exceed your limits or override your settings.

About

OmniLock

This app helps manage screen time and filter web content across multiple browsers. It allows blocking distracting apps, specific websites, and adult content, while also offering privacy protection against ads and trackers. Users can secure settings with a passcode or Face ID.

Highlights
  • Screen time management
  • Web content filtering
  • App blocking
  • Customizable blocklists
  • Passcode and Face ID lock
  • Shortcut integration
Features
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OmniLock is a software suite designed to aid in the management of screen time and content filters for Safari. ## Screen Time Management By blocking distracting apps, OmniLock can assist you or your child in managing screen time and maintaining focus. You can create different groups and schedule on/off times with various conditions using shortcuts. ## Network Shield ### Web Filter - Block specific domains on Safari, Chrome, Firefox, and other browsers. ### Safari Content Blockers - Block adult content. - Block websites with custom keywords. - Enhance security by blocking phishing, malware, spyware, and cryptocurrency mining websites. - Block ads and trackers to protect your privacy. - Subscribe to any blocklist using custom blocker. ## Passcode Lock You can use a passcode or Face ID to lock your OmniLock and prevent from changing your settings. ## Shortcut Integration Custom shortcut actions enable you to create your own Shortcuts or Automation for managing screen time usage. ## Privacy We prioritize data security and privacy. Here are some highlights of our privacy practices: - We design our app can be used anonymously, we do not ask any email, phone or personal information to use our app. - We do not (and will never) sell or share any of the data submitted directly or indirectly by our users with any person or entity. - We may anonymously gather data on app usage and crashes solely for the purpose of enhancing app quality. ## Technical Support If you encounter any issues while using the app, have feedback to share, or wish to request a feature, please contact us via email support within the app. We will respond to your inquiry promptly.

Screenshots

ScreenZen4 screens
OmniLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ScreenZen at 4.9 against OmniLock's 3.9. ScreenZen also leads on ratings volume (49K vs 29) and review sentiment (93% vs 81%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. ScreenZen sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and OmniLock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ScreenZen holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScreenZen has 49K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of ScreenZen's written reviews are positive against 81% of OmniLock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
ScreenZen versus OmniLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreenZenOmniLock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (49K ratings) — better3.9 (29 ratings)
Positive reviews93.4% of reviews — better81.3% of reviews
Number of ratings49K — better29
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#163 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size159 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScreenZen LLCFlinteger LLC

Customer experience

ScreenZen

All ratings48,969 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews6,446 reviews
Positive93.4%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.9%

OmniLock

All ratings26 ratings
Positive73.1%
Neutral7.7%
Negative19.2%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive81.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative12.5%

Bugs and requests

ScreenZen

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

OmniLock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

ScreenZen

One-time4
  • Kind Tip$5.00
  • Generous Tip$10.00
  • Amazing Tip$20.00
Show 1 more
  • Fantastic Tip$40.00
1 purchases

OmniLock

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99

Questions

Is ScreenZen free?
ScreenZen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OmniLock free?
OmniLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ScreenZen or OmniLock?
ScreenZen is rated higher. ScreenZen averages 4.9 out of 5 from 49K ratings, while OmniLock averages 3.9 from 29 ratings.
Do ScreenZen or OmniLock have ads?
Neither ScreenZen nor OmniLock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScreenZen or OmniLock?
ScreenZen ships an update every 3 weeks, and OmniLock every 3 weeks. Most recently, ScreenZen was updated on September 25, 2026 and OmniLock on August 12, 2026.

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