Comparison

ScreenZen vs Striden

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

Striden

Features
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Striden is your all-in-one solution for efficient office management. With Striden, you can easily: 1. Reserve Desks: Book available desks for your team members, ensuring optimal workspace utilization. 2. Schedule Visitors: Manage visitor check-ins and access permissions seamlessly. 3. Request Services: Submit maintenance or support requests directly from the app, receiving timely notifications. 4. View Activity Feed: Stay updated on important announcements, service requests, and other relevant information. 5. Access Documents: View essential PDF documents for quick reference. 6. Explore Quick Links: Access frequently used resources and websites directly from the app. Striden is designed to simplify office operations and enhance productivity. Whether you're managing a small team or a large enterprise, Striden provides a convenient and user-friendly platform for all your office management needs.

Screenshots

ScreenZen4 screens
Striden4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Striden at none against ScreenZen's 4. ScreenZen's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and chart position (#172 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Striden asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScreenZen ships an update every 3 weeks, Striden every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
ScreenZen versus Striden: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreenZenStriden
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (50K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews93.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings50K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#172 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size159 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScreenZen LLC1Rivet US inc.

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

Striden

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
None

Striden

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ScreenZen free?
ScreenZen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Striden free?
Striden is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ScreenZen or Striden have ads?
Neither ScreenZen nor Striden shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScreenZen or Striden?
ScreenZen ships an update every 3 weeks, and Striden every 5 months. Most recently, ScreenZen was updated on October 15, 2026 and Striden on September 29, 2026.

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