# ScreenZen vs Alarm Scan

The clearest difference is rating: ScreenZen at 4.9 against Alarm Scan's 2.0. ScreenZen also leads on ratings volume (53K vs 1) and chart position (#175 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScreenZen sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Alarm Scan sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScreenZen holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScreenZen has 53K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScreenZen | Alarm Scan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (53K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenzen-screen-time-control/id1541027222/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-scan-barcode-wake-up/id6756415028/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **53K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 93.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#175** | — |
| Size | 159 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ScreenZen LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541021087) | [Waseem Gul](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802501980) |

## What reviewers say

### ScreenZen

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

**Currently charting:** #175 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


### Alarm Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-scan-barcode-wake-up/id6756415028)

This app helps heavy sleepers wake up by requiring physical actions like scanning barcodes or solving challenges to turn off alarms. It offers multiple backup alarm layers and anti-cheat technology to ensure you get out of bed.

**Highlights:** Scan specific barcodes or QR codes to disable alarms, Multiple backup alarm layers, Adjustable Low Visibility Challenge, Anti-cheat technology, Customizable backup alarm timing, Ad-free experience for pro users

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads (Monthly) | $1.49 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScreenZen free?

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

### Is Alarm Scan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ScreenZen or Alarm Scan?

ScreenZen is rated higher. ScreenZen averages 4.9 out of 5 from 53K ratings, while Alarm Scan averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ScreenZen or Alarm Scan have ads?

Neither ScreenZen nor Alarm Scan shows ads.

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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.*