Comparison

ScreenZen vs Dexter Yard

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

Dexter Yard

Features
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Get ready to streamline your work life with Dexter Yard workplace app! From checking upcoming events to submitting work orders, booking meeting rooms, managing visitors, and exploring local perks, this app has you covered and then some.

Screenshots

ScreenZen4 screens
Dexter Yard3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dexter Yard at none against ScreenZen's 4. ScreenZen's advantage is chart position (#171 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Dexter Yard asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScreenZen ships an update every 3 weeks, Dexter Yard fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
ScreenZen versus Dexter Yard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreenZenDexter Yard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (49K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews93.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings49K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#171 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size159 MB168 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScreenZen LLCBioMed Realty

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

Dexter Yard

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

Dexter Yard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ScreenZen free?
ScreenZen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dexter Yard free?
Dexter Yard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ScreenZen or Dexter Yard have ads?
Neither ScreenZen nor Dexter Yard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScreenZen or Dexter Yard?
ScreenZen ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dexter Yard fortnightly. Most recently, ScreenZen was updated on September 25, 2026 and Dexter Yard on September 20, 2026.

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