Comparison

ScreenZen vs Train2Scroll

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

Train2Scroll

This app encourages users to exercise by requiring them to complete physical activities to earn back screen time for locked applications. It uses on-device AI to detect exercise reps and tracks progress offline.

Highlights
  • Exercise-powered app blocking
  • AI rep counting via camera
  • Multiple workout options
  • Real app locking with Screen Time
  • Workout history and insights
  • 100% offline functionality
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Stop scrolling. Start moving. Train2Scroll locks the apps you can't stop opening — Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and more behind quick workouts. Want to scroll? Do a few push-ups first. The more reps you do, the more screen time you earn. It's that simple. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick the apps you want to lock Choose the apps and categories that eat up your time. Train2Scroll uses Apple's Screen Time Analytics to shield selected apps until you earn unlock minutes. 2. Choose your exercise Select push-ups, squats, plank, walk, or run. Each exercise earns you unlock time at a fixed rate — no complicated math, just move and earn. 3. Work out with real-time exercise detection Your iPhone camera counts push-up reps and plank seconds automatically using on-device pose detection. Walk and run workouts track your steps. No data leaves your phone. 4. Earn and spend screen time Finish your workout and your earned minutes are added to your balance. Use your locked apps freely until the timer runs out — then exercise again. WHY TRAIN2SCROLL - Exercise-powered app blocking — not just another screen time limiter - AI rep counting via camera — hands-free, automatic tracking - Push-ups, plank, walk & run — variety keeps it fresh - Real app locking with Screen Time shields — no workarounds - Workout history & insights — track your progress over time - Works 100% offline — no account, no cloud, no data collection BUILT DIFFERENT Most screen time apps just block you. Train2Scroll makes you earn your scroll time through movement. It's the push-up counter that doubles as an app blocker. The screen time tracker that actually gets you off the couch. Whether you want to reduce screen time, break a doom scrolling habit, or just do more push-ups during the day — Train2Scroll turns your phone addiction into a fitness habit. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Pro subscription is required to use and enjoy full access to features and content. If you choose a Pro subscription, payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription options include monthly, and yearly plans. 3-day trial is available for a yearly subscription. The subscription will automatically renew unless turned off in your iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. From iTunes Account settings you can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your iTunes Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. PRIVACY FIRST All exercise tracking happens on-device. Camera data is processed locally and never stored or uploaded. We don't collect personal data, require accounts, or show ads. Privacy Policy: https://blushing-coin-137.notion.site/PRIVACY-POLICY-325bf221cf73802abe7cd20f5195cfc8 Terms of Service: https://blushing-coin-137.notion.site/TERMS-OF-SERVICE-325bf221cf7380edb817f4b045af6f1c

Screenshots

ScreenZen4 screens
Train2Scroll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: ScreenZen at free with in-app purchases against Train2Scroll's subscription. ScreenZen also leads on ratings volume (54K vs 3) and chart position (#140 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Train2Scroll sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ScreenZen holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScreenZen has 54K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
ScreenZen versus Train2Scroll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreenZenTrain2Scroll
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (54K ratings) — better4.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews93.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings54K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#140 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size159 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScreenZen LLCIllia Malovychko

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

Train2Scroll

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

Train2Scroll

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$14.991 Month
  • Monthly Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is ScreenZen free?
ScreenZen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Train2Scroll free?
Train2Scroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ScreenZen or Train2Scroll?
ScreenZen is rated higher. ScreenZen averages 4.9 out of 5 from 54K ratings, while Train2Scroll averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do ScreenZen or Train2Scroll have ads?
Neither ScreenZen nor Train2Scroll shows ads.

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