# ScreenZen vs HolyScrolls

The clearest difference is ratings volume: ScreenZen at 49K against HolyScrolls's 2. ScreenZen also leads on chart position (#177 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 HolyScrolls sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. 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 HolyScrolls. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScreenZen has 49K ratings behind it against 2, 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 HolyScrolls's.

ScreenZen ships an update every 3 weeks, HolyScrolls every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScreenZen | HolyScrolls |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (49K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenzen-screen-time-control/id1541027222/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holyscrolls-lock-in-prayer/id6747790548/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **49K** | 2 |
| 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 | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#177** | — |
| Size | 159 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ScreenZen LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541021087) | [Jehovah-Nissi Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822909291) |

## What reviewers say

### ScreenZen

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

**Currently charting:** #177 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


### HolyScrolls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holyscrolls-lock-in-prayer/id6747790548)

This app helps you prioritize prayer and reduce screen time by blocking distracting apps. It encourages building a daily prayer habit and offers features to track progress and customize blocking schedules.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps, 15-minute prayer to unlock apps, Track prayer progress, Customizable prayer intervals, App restriction by day, Privacy-focused data handling

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| 2 Selahs | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5 Selahs | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10 Selahs | $8.99 | one-time |
| 20 Selahs | $16.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScreenZen free?

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

### Is HolyScrolls free?

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

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

HolyScrolls is rated higher. ScreenZen averages 4.9 out of 5 from 49K ratings, while HolyScrolls averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do ScreenZen or HolyScrolls have ads?

Neither ScreenZen nor HolyScrolls shows ads.

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

ScreenZen ships an update every 3 weeks, and HolyScrolls every 2 weeks. Most recently, ScreenZen was updated on September 25, 2026 and HolyScrolls on September 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.*