# ScreenZen vs FocusMirror

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FocusMirror at none against ScreenZen's 4. ScreenZen's advantage is ratings volume (53K vs 1) and chart position (#184 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScreenZen sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. FocusMirror 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 FocusMirror. 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 | FocusMirror |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (53K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenzen-screen-time-control/id1541027222/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusmirror/id6780715729/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **53K** | 1 |
| 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 | **#184** | — |
| Size | 159 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ScreenZen LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541021087) | [James Mbualungu](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780715881) |

## What reviewers say

### ScreenZen

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

**Currently charting:** #184 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


### FocusMirror

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusmirror/id6780715729)

This app provides a calm and honest reflection on how your phone usage impacts your attention. It helps you set focus sessions, understand your daily digital habits without judgment, and establish quiet periods for specific apps. You can also share progress summaries for accountability.

**Highlights:** Focus sessions with goals and reminders, Gentle daily reflection on phone usage, App quiet rules during focus, Accountability partner progress sharing, Mac app integration, Privacy-focused data summarization

**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 FocusMirror free?

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

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

FocusMirror is rated higher. ScreenZen averages 4.9 out of 5 from 53K ratings, while FocusMirror averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ScreenZen or FocusMirror have ads?

Neither ScreenZen nor FocusMirror 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.*