# ScreenZen vs itiniri

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: itiniri at none against ScreenZen's 4. itiniri also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.4). ScreenZen's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (53K vs 9). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScreenZen sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. itiniri asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for ScreenZen against 5.0 for itiniri. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScreenZen has 53K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of ScreenZen's written reviews are positive against 100% of itiniri's.

ScreenZen ships an update every 3 weeks, itiniri every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScreenZen | itiniri |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (53K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenzen-screen-time-control/id1541027222/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itiniri/id6514323925/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **53K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 93.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#149** | — |
| Size | 159 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ScreenZen LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541021087) | [Itiniri LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755778628) |

## What reviewers say

### ScreenZen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenzen-screen-time-control/id1541027222)

**Currently charting:** #149 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kind Tip | $5.00 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $10.00 | one-time |
| Amazing Tip | $20.00 | one-time |
| Fantastic Tip | $40.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Completely reversed my scrolling addiction
- 🚀 Helps manage screen time
- 👍 Excellent app, easy to use
- 👍 Genuinely the best screentime app out there
- 👍 Effective in avoiding doom scrolling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, sometimes doesn't unlock apps
- 🐛 Notifications can't break through
- 🐛 Inconsistent UI across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Unlock button not working as expected
- App stops working after some time
- Compatibility issues with iOS 16 update

**Requested features**

- Add more customization options
- Integrate with productivity/to-do apps
- Add more pause/break options
- Improve website blocking functionality


### itiniri

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itiniri/id6514323925)

Enhance your event experience with this app, offering seamless navigation, real-time updates, and tools to maximize your enjoyment at conferences, festivals, and major gatherings.

**Highlights:** Seamless event navigation, Real-time updates, Maximize event enjoyment, Conference and festival support, Go-to tool for major events

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScreenZen free?

ScreenZen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is itiniri free?

itiniri is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ScreenZen or itiniri?

itiniri is rated higher. ScreenZen averages 4.9 out of 5 from 53K ratings, while itiniri averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do ScreenZen or itiniri have ads?

itiniri shows ads; ScreenZen does not.

### Which is updated more often, ScreenZen or itiniri?

ScreenZen ships an update every 3 weeks, and itiniri every 4 weeks. Most recently, ScreenZen was updated on November 7, 2026 and itiniri on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*