# ScreenZen vs Interlude

The clearest difference is rating: ScreenZen at 4.9 against Interlude's 3.0. ScreenZen also leads on ratings volume (53K vs 1) and chart position (#164 vs unranked). Interlude's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

ScreenZen holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScreenZen has 53K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScreenZen | Interlude |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (53K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenzen-screen-time-control/id1541027222/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interlude-end-phone-addiction/id1661598134/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **53K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 93.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#164** | — |
| Size | 159 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ScreenZen LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541021087) | [SparkWave](https://appshunter.io/developer/1385740391) |

## What reviewers say

### ScreenZen

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

**Currently charting:** #164 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


### Interlude

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interlude-end-phone-addiction/id1661598134)

This app helps combat phone and social media addiction by introducing delays before launching specific applications. Users can set daily usage limits for apps like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, with increasing delays as limits are approached.

**Highlights:** App launch delay, Set daily usage limits, Combats social media overuse, Reduces excessive checking, Customizable app limits

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScreenZen free?

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

### Is Interlude free?

Interlude is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

ScreenZen is rated higher. ScreenZen averages 4.9 out of 5 from 53K ratings, while Interlude averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ScreenZen or Interlude have ads?

Neither ScreenZen nor Interlude shows ads.

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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.*