# ScreenZen vs Do First

The clearest difference is ratings volume: ScreenZen at 53K against Do First's 2. ScreenZen also leads on chart position (#164 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). Do First's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScreenZen sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Do First sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. 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 Do First. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScreenZen has 53K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ScreenZen ships an update every 3 weeks, Do First every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScreenZen | Do First |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (53K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenzen-screen-time-control/id1541027222/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/do-first-alarm-and-app-blocker/id6783573283/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **53K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 93.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#164** | — |
| Size | 159 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ScreenZen LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541021087) | [chad vasquez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896282895) |

## What reviewers say

### ScreenZen

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

**Currently charting:** #164 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


### Do First

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/do-first-alarm-and-app-blocker/id6783573283)

This app helps you focus by locking distracting applications until you complete your daily tasks. Earn access to your apps by checking off your to-do list, building streaks for accountability.

**Highlights:** App blocking based on task completion, Customizable daily task lists, Streak building for accountability, Deadline locking mode, Private by default data handling, Pro features: Face ID, CSV export

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Do First Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Do First Pro (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Do First Pro (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScreenZen free?

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

### Is Do First free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ScreenZen or Do First?

Do First is rated higher. ScreenZen averages 4.9 out of 5 from 53K ratings, while Do First averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do ScreenZen or Do First have ads?

Neither ScreenZen nor Do First shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ScreenZen or Do First?

ScreenZen ships an update every 3 weeks, and Do First every 5 days. Most recently, ScreenZen was updated on November 1, 2026 and Do First on October 25, 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.*