# ScreenZen vs Hobby Blocks

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hobby Blocks at none against ScreenZen's 4. ScreenZen's advantage is ratings volume (50K vs 2) and chart position (#150 vs unranked). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScreenZen sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Hobby Blocks 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 Hobby Blocks. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScreenZen has 50K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScreenZen | Hobby Blocks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (50K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenzen-screen-time-control/id1541027222/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hobby-blocks/id6758023092/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **50K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 93.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#150** | — |
| Size | 159 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ScreenZen LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541021087) | [Cameron Nazemi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470818209) |

## What reviewers say

### ScreenZen

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

**Currently charting:** #150 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


### Hobby Blocks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hobby-blocks/id6758023092)

Visualize and track time spent on your hobbies with dynamic blocks that grow as you invest more time. Log activities quickly with presets or timers and gain insights into your patterns without judgment.

**Highlights:** Dynamic block visualization, Quick time logging presets, Smart timers with pause/resume, Activity heatmap, Streak tracking, Flexible time filters

**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 Hobby Blocks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ScreenZen or Hobby Blocks?

Hobby Blocks is rated higher. ScreenZen averages 4.9 out of 5 from 50K ratings, while Hobby Blocks averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do ScreenZen or Hobby Blocks have ads?

Neither ScreenZen nor Hobby Blocks 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.*