Comparison

ScreenZen vs Screen Time Limit App Blocker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

Screen Time Limit App Blocker

This app helps you break free from distracting phone habits by making you reflect on your usage. It allows you to set custom time limits for specific apps and situations, providing insights into your patterns to foster lasting change.

Highlights
  • Customizable app time limits
  • Reflection prompts before breaking rules
  • Detailed usage pattern insights
  • Genuine app blocking via Screen Time technology
  • Voice note and text-based reflection options
  • Unlimited rules with premium subscription
Features
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Finally, an app blocker that actually helps you change! Tired of mindlessly scrolling? Frustrated with apps that don't really block anything? AppBlocker is different – it helps you build awareness while giving you real control. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT It makes you think before you act. When you're about to break a rule, AppBlocker asks "why?" Record a quick voice note or type your reason. This tiny pause creates massive awareness about your habits. You stay in control Create separate rules for different situations: "Social Media" - 30 minutes during work hours "Gaming" - 1 hour after dinner "News" - 15 minutes in the morning Each rule works independently, so you're not locked out of everything. You see your patterns clearly The insights tab shows exactly when and why you struggle. Maybe you always cave at 3pm, or Mondays are your weak days. Once you see the pattern, you can plan around it. It actually blocks things Built with Apple's Screen Time technology – the same system parents use. When time's up, apps are genuinely blocked until tomorrow. HOW IT WORKS Set your rules – Pick apps, set time limits, name your rule Live your day – Get gentle warnings as you approach limits Pause when tempted – Quick voice note or text when you want to disable Learn from patterns – See your data, understand your triggers Build better habits – Small changes lead to big transformations FREE VERSION INCLUDES: 3 custom blocking rules Basic insights and calendar view Text-based reflection notes Full blocking functionality PREMIUM UNLOCKS: Unlimited rules for complex schedules 30-day advanced analytics with problem time identification Voice note reflections for deeper awareness Detailed usage pattern analysis Ready to understand your phone habits and actually change them? Download AppBlocker and start building the relationship with technology you actually want. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ScreenZen4 screens
Screen Time Limit App Blocker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: ScreenZen at 50K against Screen Time Limit App Blocker's 4. ScreenZen also leads on chart position (#136 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ScreenZen sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Screen Time Limit App Blocker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for ScreenZen against 4.8 for Screen Time Limit App Blocker. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScreenZen ships an update every 3 weeks, Screen Time Limit App Blocker monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
ScreenZen versus Screen Time Limit App Blocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreenZenScreen Time Limit App Blocker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (50K ratings) — better4.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews93.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings50K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#136 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size159 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScreenZen LLCJovan Milenkovic

Customer experience

ScreenZen

All ratings50,446 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews6,779 reviews
Positive93.4%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.9%

Screen Time Limit App Blocker

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Screen Time Limit App Blocker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

ScreenZen

One-time4
  • Kind Tip$5.00
  • Generous Tip$10.00
  • Amazing Tip$20.00
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  • Fantastic Tip$40.00
2 purchases

Screen Time Limit App Blocker

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Yearly Subscription$24.991 Year

Questions

Is ScreenZen free?
ScreenZen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Screen Time Limit App Blocker free?
Screen Time Limit App Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ScreenZen or Screen Time Limit App Blocker?
ScreenZen is rated higher. ScreenZen averages 4.9 out of 5 from 50K ratings, while Screen Time Limit App Blocker averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do ScreenZen or Screen Time Limit App Blocker have ads?
Neither ScreenZen nor Screen Time Limit App Blocker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScreenZen or Screen Time Limit App Blocker?
ScreenZen ships an update every 3 weeks, and Screen Time Limit App Blocker monthly. Most recently, ScreenZen was updated on October 19, 2026 and Screen Time Limit App Blocker on October 14, 2026.

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