Comparison

ScreenZen vs Offline

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

Offline

This app helps you regain control of your digital life by blocking distracting apps and creating personalized schedules. It offers insights into your phone usage and supports various user needs for enhanced focus and productivity.

Highlights
  • Personalized blocking schedules
  • Customizable routines
  • Detailed usage analytics
  • Goal setting and progress monitoring
  • Reduced phone dependency
Features
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Reclaim control of your digital life with Offline, the ultimate screen time management app. Designed to empower you in focusing on your priorities, Offline lets you create personalized blocking schedules to eliminate distractions and regain focus. - Key Features - Customizable Routines: Create personalized blocking routines where specific apps are blocked, ensuring you stay on task without distractions fostering discipline and enhancing productivity. Time Management Tools: Gain valuable insights into your phone usage habits with detailed analytics. Set goals, monitor progress, and make informed decisions about your digital lifestyle. Versatility: Whether you're a student aiming to boost study time, a professional seeking increased work efficiency, or anyone looking to reduce phone dependency, Offline caters to your unique needs. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ScreenZen4 screens
Offline4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ScreenZen at 93% against Offline's 33%. ScreenZen also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (49K vs 21). On price, ads, 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 Offline sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month. 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 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScreenZen has 49K ratings behind it against 21, 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 Offline's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScreenZen ships an update every 3 weeks, Offline every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
ScreenZen versus Offline: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreenZenOffline
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (49K ratings) — better4.3 (21 ratings)
Positive reviews93.4% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings49K — better21
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#158 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size159 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScreenZen LLCTheComeUp LLC

Customer experience

ScreenZen

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

Offline

All ratings21 ratings
Positive76.2%
Neutral9.5%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

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

Offline

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

Offline

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$5.001 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$54.001 Year

Questions

Is ScreenZen free?
ScreenZen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Offline free?
Offline is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ScreenZen or Offline?
ScreenZen is rated higher. ScreenZen averages 4.9 out of 5 from 49K ratings, while Offline averages 4.3 from 21 ratings.
Do ScreenZen or Offline have ads?
Neither ScreenZen nor Offline shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScreenZen or Offline?
ScreenZen ships an update every 3 weeks, and Offline every 2 months. Most recently, ScreenZen was updated on September 24, 2026 and Offline on September 14, 2026.

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