Comparison

ScreenZen vs Blocker App

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

Blocker App

Take control of your screen time and boost productivity by blocking distracting websites, keywords, and apps. Set schedules and use password protection to break bad habits and stay focused.

Highlights
  • Block distracting keywords, sites, and apps
  • Block by category (social media, news, etc.)
  • Password protection for blocked content
  • Scheduling for daily routines and focus times
  • Utilizes Apple's Screen Time API
  • Private and safe, data stays on device
Features
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3.7 hours. That’s the average time you’ll spend looking at your phone today. Take control of your time with Blocker App! Stay focused, say goodbye to procrastination and digital distractions and say hello to increased concentration and improved time control. Block distracting websites and apps and break your bad habits today. With BlockerApp, the concept is simple. Select the websites, keywords, and categories you want to block on browsers to limit your screen time, improve productivity and maintain your focus. By adding a URL, Blocker App can also block any associated apps. ***KEY BENEFITS:*** - Unplug with family and friends - Set daily working hours, sleep, and routines - Better screen time management - Improve productivity at work - Reduce stress, be more mindful - You're happy and in control of your screen time - Stay in focus when you need it most In just a few clicks, you'll be free from distractions, addictions, and other digital traps and become more in control of your time, focused, and productive. ***MAIN FEATURES:*** - Block distracting keywords, sites, and apps. Manually add keywords, URLs of apps and websites you wish to block - Block by category: A few examples of categories include social media, adult content, news, gambling, and sports. You can decide whether you want to block whole categories or just certain websites and apps within a category. - Password Protection: Avoid procrastination and temptations by blocking access to a website or app with a pre-determined password - Scheduling: Create a daily schedule and routine when you need to stay on track with our ‘Scheduling’ feature, which enables you to set specific days and times when you can access certain sites and apps. ***PRIVATE & SAFE:*** We use Apple's Screen Time API in order to monitor and block apps you use. Installation is easy and takes a few seconds on your iPhone. BlockerApp works entirely on your phone and personal browsing data never leaves your device. Terms of use: https://sites.google.com/view/tmscallblocker/term Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/tmscallblocker/privacy

Screenshots

ScreenZen4 screens
Blocker App4 screens

Verdict

The call

ScreenZen and Blocker App both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of ScreenZen's written reviews are positive against 33% of Blocker App's. ScreenZen also leads on ratings volume (50K vs 7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, 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 Blocker App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScreenZen has 50K ratings behind it against 7, 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 33% of Blocker App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScreenZen ships an update every 3 weeks, Blocker App every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
ScreenZen versus Blocker App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreenZenBlocker App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (50K ratings) — better4.7 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews93.3% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings50K — better7
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#150 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size159 MB32 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperScreenZen LLCTOMOSIA VIET NAM COMPANY LIMITED

Customer experience

ScreenZen

All ratings50,446 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews6,529 reviews
Positive93.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative4.0%

Blocker App

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

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

Blocker App

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
2 purchases

Blocker App

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription$2.997 Days
  • Yearly Subscription$24.991 Year

Questions

Is ScreenZen free?
ScreenZen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blocker App free?
Blocker App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ScreenZen or Blocker App?
ScreenZen is rated higher. ScreenZen averages 4.9 out of 5 from 50K ratings, while Blocker App averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.
Do ScreenZen or Blocker App have ads?
Neither ScreenZen nor Blocker App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScreenZen or Blocker App?
ScreenZen ships an update every 3 weeks, and Blocker App every 2 months. Most recently, ScreenZen was updated on September 30, 2026 and Blocker App on July 6, 2026.

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