# ScreenZen vs BB

The clearest difference is ratings volume: ScreenZen at 49K against BB's 391. ScreenZen also leads on chart position (#159 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScreenZen sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and BB sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. 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 4.9 for BB. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScreenZen has 49K ratings behind it against 391, 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 90% of BB's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScreenZen | BB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (49K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenzen-screen-time-control/id1541027222/reviews) | [4.9 (391 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bb-screen-time-and-app-blocker/id6443657745/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **49K** | 391 |
| Positive reviews | **93.4% of reviews** | 90.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#159** | — |
| Size | 159 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ScreenZen LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541021087) | [Bruno da Rocha e Silva](https://appshunter.io/developer/843920997) |

## 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


### BB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bb-screen-time-and-app-blocker/id6443657745)

This app helps users break free from social media addiction and reduce screen time. It offers advanced blocking mechanisms to regain control over digital habits and improve mental well-being.

**Highlights:** Fight social media addiction, Reduce screen time, Multiple blocking mechanisms, Schedule-based blocking, Usage-based blocking, Strict Mode, Customizable blocking

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kind Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Burnout Buddy Pro | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Supreme Tip | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Intuitive and effective
- 🔒 Strict mode makes it hard to bypass
- 💰 Reasonable one-time purchase
- 🕰️ Helpful scheduling and time management features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Difficulty customizing strict mode
- 🔒 Lack of password protection for settings

**Reported bugs**

- Schemas not working as expected
- Inconsistent app/website blocking behavior
- Crashes and function-limiting bugs

**Requested features**

- Add option to pause schemas for a set time
- Implement screen time tracking and analytics
- Provide ability to block Safari and other browsers
- Add warning before app/website gets blocked
- Sync schemas across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScreenZen free?

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

### Is BB free?

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

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

ScreenZen and BB are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 49K and 391 ratings respectively.

### Do ScreenZen or BB have ads?

Neither ScreenZen nor BB shows ads.

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

ScreenZen ships an update every 3 weeks, and BB every 3 weeks. Most recently, ScreenZen was updated on September 24, 2026 and BB on September 19, 2026.

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