Comparison

ScreenZen vs Zenze

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

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

ScreenZen4 screens
Zenze4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ScreenZen at 4.9 against Zenze's 4.2. ScreenZen also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (49K vs 31). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 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

ScreenZen holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScreenZen has 49K ratings behind it against 31, 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 69% of Zenze's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScreenZen ships an update every 3 weeks, Zenze fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
ScreenZen versus Zenze: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreenZenZenze
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (49K ratings) — better4.2 (31 ratings)
Positive reviews93.4% of reviews — better69.2% of reviews
Number of ratings49K — better31
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#185 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size159 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScreenZen LLCAtmana Tech

Customer experience

ScreenZen

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

Zenze

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

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

Zenze

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
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  • Fantastic Tip$40.00
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 ScreenZen free?
ScreenZen 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, ScreenZen or Zenze?
ScreenZen is rated higher. ScreenZen averages 4.9 out of 5 from 49K ratings, while Zenze averages 4.2 from 31 ratings.
Do ScreenZen or Zenze have ads?
Zenze shows ads; ScreenZen does not.
Which is updated more often, ScreenZen or Zenze?
ScreenZen ships an update every 3 weeks, and Zenze fortnightly. Most recently, ScreenZen was updated on September 25, 2026 and Zenze on August 12, 2026.

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