# ScreenZen vs StudySpace

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StudySpace at none against ScreenZen's 4. ScreenZen's advantage is ratings volume (50K vs 6) and chart position (#156 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScreenZen sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. StudySpace 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 StudySpace. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScreenZen has 50K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ScreenZen ships an update every 3 weeks, StudySpace every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScreenZen | StudySpace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (50K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenzen-screen-time-control/id1541027222/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studyspace-empty-room-finder/id6751447860/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **50K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 93.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#156** | — |
| Size | 159 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ScreenZen LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541021087) | [Hamza Ahmed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647623635) |

## What reviewers say

### ScreenZen

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

**Currently charting:** #156 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


### StudySpace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studyspace-empty-room-finder/id6751447860)

Find quiet, unoccupied rooms on campus for focused study or group projects. The app integrates with your class schedule to recommend available spaces and provides campus navigation, instructor contact information, and course details.

**Highlights:** Find quiet, unoccupied rooms, Integrates with class schedule, Recommends available spaces, Campus navigation assistance, Instructor and TA contact info, Course information access

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScreenZen free?

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

### Is StudySpace free?

StudySpace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

StudySpace is rated higher. ScreenZen averages 4.9 out of 5 from 50K ratings, while StudySpace averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do ScreenZen or StudySpace have ads?

Neither ScreenZen nor StudySpace shows ads.

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

ScreenZen ships an update every 3 weeks, and StudySpace every 10 days. Most recently, ScreenZen was updated on October 18, 2026 and StudySpace on October 4, 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.*