# ScreenZen vs ToDoSphere

The clearest difference is rating: ScreenZen at 4.9 against ToDoSphere's 4.0. ScreenZen also leads on ratings volume (52K vs 1) and chart position (#169 vs unranked). ToDoSphere's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScreenZen sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and ToDoSphere sells 2 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScreenZen has 52K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 93% of ScreenZen's written reviews are positive against 100% of ToDoSphere's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ScreenZen ships an update every 3 weeks, ToDoSphere every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScreenZen | ToDoSphere |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (52K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenzen-screen-time-control/id1541027222/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/todosphere-visual-day-planner/id6741772047/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **52K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 93.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#169** | — |
| Size | 159 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ScreenZen LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541021087) | [Ubinair](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795489653) |

## What reviewers say

### ScreenZen

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

**Currently charting:** #169 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


### ToDoSphere

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/todosphere-visual-day-planner/id6741772047)

Visualize your day as a collection of spheres, where size represents task duration. This app helps you see if your schedule fits at a glance, allowing easy rearrangement and categorization. It offers insights into your time usage and planning habits.

**Highlights:** Task visualization as spheres, Time capacity bar, Drag-and-drop task arrangement, Color-coded categories, Task templates, Daily planning reminder, Time usage analytics

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ToDoSphere Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| ToDoSphere Premium Annual | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScreenZen free?

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

### Is ToDoSphere free?

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

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

ScreenZen is rated higher. ScreenZen averages 4.9 out of 5 from 52K ratings, while ToDoSphere averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ScreenZen or ToDoSphere have ads?

Neither ScreenZen nor ToDoSphere shows ads.

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

ScreenZen ships an update every 3 weeks, and ToDoSphere every 2 weeks. Most recently, ScreenZen was updated on October 23, 2026 and ToDoSphere on October 19, 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.*