# ScreenZen vs Reduce Scrolling

The clearest difference is ratings volume: ScreenZen at 50K against Reduce Scrolling's 4. ScreenZen also leads on chart position (#165 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). 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 and Reduce Scrolling sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for ScreenZen against 5.0 for Reduce Scrolling. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScreenZen has 50K ratings behind it against 4, 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 Reduce Scrolling's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScreenZen | Reduce Scrolling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (50K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenzen-screen-time-control/id1541027222/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reduce-scrolling-blockwise/id6630375265/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **50K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 93.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#165** | — |
| Size | 159 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ScreenZen LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541021087) | [Ko LiChung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1067190356) |

## What reviewers say

### ScreenZen

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

**Currently charting:** #165 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


### Reduce Scrolling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reduce-scrolling-blockwise/id6630375265)

This app helps you regain control over your phone usage by introducing gentle "speed bumps" to encourage mindful app engagement. It offers customizable settings for different applications and schedules to help you reduce distractions and build better digital habits.

**Highlights:** Per-app control with customizable settings, Live Activity timer for remaining time, Recharge Time delays to prevent compulsive reopening, Smart Schedules for automatic app blocking, Streak tracking for habit momentum, 7-day free trial

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $22.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $44.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScreenZen free?

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

### Is Reduce Scrolling free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ScreenZen or Reduce Scrolling?

Reduce Scrolling is rated higher. ScreenZen averages 4.9 out of 5 from 50K ratings, while Reduce Scrolling averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do ScreenZen or Reduce Scrolling have ads?

Neither ScreenZen nor Reduce Scrolling shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ScreenZen or Reduce Scrolling?

ScreenZen ships an update every 3 weeks, and Reduce Scrolling every 3 weeks. Most recently, ScreenZen was updated on October 14, 2026 and Reduce Scrolling on October 9, 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.*