ScreenZen vs PushToPlay
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.
PushToPlay
This app transforms screen time management into a fitness challenge. It blocks distracting apps and requires users to complete pushups, counted by advanced AI camera technology, to unlock them. It helps build healthier digital habits and a consistent exercise routine.
- Block apps with pushups
- AI camera pushup counting
- Custom blocking schedules
- Digital detox
- Gamified self-improvement
- Usage analytics
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Ready to take control of your screen time while getting stronger? PushToPlay turns app blocking into an engaging fitness challenge! UNLOCK APPS WITH PUSHUPS - Block distracting apps and unlock them through physical exercise - Advanced AI camera technology counts your pushups accurately - Set custom blocking schedules and exercise goals DIGITAL DETOX - Reduce excessive screen time naturally - Build a consistent exercise habit - Transform idle moments into strength-building opportunities - Improve focus and productivity GAMIFIED SELF-IMPROVEMENT - Track your daily pushup stats and progress - Earn achievements for consistent exercise - Watch your fitness journey unfold - Set personal records and challenge yourself SMART APP MANAGEMENT - Choose which apps to block - Customize blocking durations - Set exercise requirements for different apps - View detailed usage analytics PRIVACY FIRST - Camera used only for pushup detection - No video storage or data collection - Works completely offline - Your privacy is our priority Whether you're a student aiming to stay focused during study sessions, a professional looking to boost productivity, or someone wanting to build healthier digital habits, PushToPlay helps you achieve your goals while getting stronger. Join thousands of users who are already transforming their screen time into strength time. Download PushToPlay today and start your journey toward better digital wellness and physical fitness! Privacy Policy: https://atlantic-hiss-f94.notion.site/PushToPlay-Privacy-Policy-1095dde0b9c180af9df1f1c042198a45 Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ScreenZen at 93% against PushToPlay's 50%. ScreenZen also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (49K vs 27). PushToPlay's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). 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
Both are free to download. ScreenZen sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and PushToPlay sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ScreenZen holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScreenZen has 49K ratings behind it against 27, 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 50% of PushToPlay's.
ScreenZen ships an update every 3 weeks, PushToPlay every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and July 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ScreenZen | PushToPlay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (49K ratings) — better | 4.5 (27 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 93.4% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 49K — better | 27 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 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 — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 159 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ScreenZen LLC | Jai Chawla |
Customer experience
ScreenZen
PushToPlay
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
PushToPlay
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
PushToPlay
- Weekly Membership$3.997 Days
- Yearly Membership$24.991 Year
- Yearly Membership3 Days trial$49.991 Year









