# ScreenZen vs SplitterUp

The clearest difference is monetization model: SplitterUp at free against ScreenZen's free with in-app purchases. SplitterUp also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). ScreenZen's advantage is ratings volume (52K vs 17) and chart position (#161 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 and SplitterUp sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 SplitterUp. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScreenZen has 52K ratings behind it against 17, 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 SplitterUp's.

ScreenZen ships an update every 3 weeks, SplitterUp every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScreenZen | SplitterUp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (52K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenzen-screen-time-control/id1541027222/reviews) | **[5.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splitterup/id6756684367/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **52K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 93.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#161** | — |
| Size | 159 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ScreenZen LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541021087) | [All Day Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862313448) |

## What reviewers say

### ScreenZen

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

**Currently charting:** #161 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


### SplitterUp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splitterup/id6756684367)

Effortlessly track shared expenses and settle debts with friends and groups. This app simplifies splitting bills for trips, households, or one-off purchases, ensuring fair financial management. Features include direct splitting, receipt scanning, and bank transaction import.

**Highlights:** Create groups for trips or households, Split directly between friends, Quick Split for one-off expenses, Divide costs equally, by amount, or percentage, Import transactions from bank accounts, Scan receipts and assign items, Track balances and record payments

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bank Import | $0.99 | per month |
| Bank Import Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScreenZen free?

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

### Is SplitterUp free?

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

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

SplitterUp is rated higher. ScreenZen averages 4.9 out of 5 from 52K ratings, while SplitterUp averages 5.0 from 17 ratings.

### Do ScreenZen or SplitterUp have ads?

Neither ScreenZen nor SplitterUp shows ads.

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

ScreenZen ships an update every 3 weeks, and SplitterUp every 3 days. Most recently, ScreenZen was updated on October 22, 2026 and SplitterUp on October 22, 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.*