ScreenZen vs App/Website Blocker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
App/Website Blocker
This app helps you regain control of your screen time by blocking distracting applications and websites. It offers multiple modes to manage your usage, including instant blocking, scheduled blocking, and daily limits, promoting a healthier digital lifestyle.
- Block distracting apps and websites
- Instant blocking timer
- Scheduled app blocking
- Daily usage limits
- Privacy-focused data storage
- Utilizes Screen Time technology
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[Digital Detox, Made Easier] Spending all day glued to your phone? Block distracting apps and websites, and focus on what really matters! [Three Powerful Modes] ● Timer: Block instantly for as long as you choose ● Schedule: Automatically block during work, sleep, or other times you need ● Limit: Set daily usage limits [Privacy First] We use Apple’s secure Screen Time technology. Your data is stored only on your device, and it disappears when you delete the LockChest app. Download LockChest and reclaim your time from the screen. We support your healthy digital lifestyle! [Terms of Use] https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: ScreenZen at 49K against App/Website Blocker's 26. ScreenZen also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and chart position (#185 vs unranked). App/Website Blocker's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. ScreenZen sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and App/Website Blocker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ScreenZen holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScreenZen has 49K ratings behind it against 26, 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 88% of App/Website Blocker's.
ScreenZen ships an update every 3 weeks, App/Website Blocker every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ScreenZen | App/Website Blocker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (49K ratings) — better | 4.6 (26 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 93.4% of reviews — better | 87.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 49K — better | 26 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #185 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 159 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ScreenZen LLC | Gridus Co. |
Customer experience
ScreenZen
App/Website Blocker
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
App/Website Blocker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ScreenZen
- Kind Tip$5.00
- Generous Tip$10.00
- Amazing Tip$20.00
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- Fantastic Tip$40.00
App/Website Blocker
- Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
- Weekly Plan$5.997 Days
- Annual Plan$39.991 Year
- Lifetime Plan$29.99
- Lifetime Plan$39.99
Questions
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