# ScreenZen vs NoMo Screen Time

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NoMo Screen Time at none against ScreenZen's 4. NoMo Screen Time also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). ScreenZen's advantage is ratings volume (50K vs 5) and chart position (#125 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScreenZen sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. NoMo Screen Time 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 NoMo Screen Time. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScreenZen has 50K ratings behind it against 5, 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 NoMo Screen Time's.

ScreenZen ships an update every 3 weeks, NoMo Screen Time every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScreenZen | NoMo Screen Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (50K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenzen-screen-time-control/id1541027222/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nomo-screen-time/id6748623068/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **50K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 93.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#125** | — |
| Size | 159 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ScreenZen LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541021087) | [Aswath Krishnan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826636546) |

## What reviewers say

### ScreenZen

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

**Currently charting:** #125 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


### NoMo Screen Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nomo-screen-time/id6748623068)

This app helps you reclaim your time and focus by playfully interrupting distracting app usage. Set daily or hourly goals and receive fun visual feedback as your screen time decreases. It encourages intention over strict restriction.

**Highlights:** App blocking and timers, Daily and hourly goals, Fun visual feedback, Usage-based mood changes, Focus on intention

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScreenZen free?

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

### Is NoMo Screen Time free?

NoMo Screen Time is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ScreenZen or NoMo Screen Time?

NoMo Screen Time is rated higher. ScreenZen averages 4.9 out of 5 from 50K ratings, while NoMo Screen Time averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do ScreenZen or NoMo Screen Time have ads?

Neither ScreenZen nor NoMo Screen Time shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ScreenZen or NoMo Screen Time?

ScreenZen ships an update every 3 weeks, and NoMo Screen Time every 5 days. Most recently, ScreenZen was updated on October 20, 2026 and NoMo Screen Time on October 14, 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.*