# ScreenZen vs YourPond

The clearest difference is ratings volume: ScreenZen at 53K against YourPond's 31. ScreenZen also leads on chart position (#131 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). YourPond's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). 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 YourPond sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 YourPond. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScreenZen has 53K ratings behind it against 31, 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 YourPond's.

ScreenZen ships an update every 3 weeks, YourPond every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScreenZen | YourPond |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (53K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenzen-screen-time-control/id1541027222/reviews) | **[5.0 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yourpond/id6761669539/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **53K** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | 93.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#131** | — |
| Size | 159 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ScreenZen LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541021087) | [EMILY ROSE HYEAMANG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890756194) |

## What reviewers say

### ScreenZen

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

**Currently charting:** #131 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


### YourPond

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yourpond/id6761669539)

Organize and visualize your social connections, locations, and life events. Effortlessly track relationships, map your world, and log important moments. AI-powered entry makes managing your contacts simple.

**Highlights:** Contact management, Relationship mapping, Location tracking, Event logging, AI-powered data entry, Customizable lists

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| YourPond Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| YourPond Pro | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScreenZen free?

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

### Is YourPond free?

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

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

YourPond is rated higher. ScreenZen averages 4.9 out of 5 from 53K ratings, while YourPond averages 5.0 from 31 ratings.

### Do ScreenZen or YourPond have ads?

Neither ScreenZen nor YourPond shows ads.

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

ScreenZen ships an update every 3 weeks, and YourPond every 8 days. Most recently, ScreenZen was updated on November 5, 2026 and YourPond on October 31, 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.*