# ScreenZen vs Vaila

The clearest difference is ratings volume: ScreenZen at 52K against Vaila's 3. ScreenZen also leads on chart position (#177 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). 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 Vaila sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 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 Vaila. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScreenZen has 52K ratings behind it against 3, 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 Vaila's.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScreenZen | Vaila |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (52K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenzen-screen-time-control/id1541027222/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vaila/id6789842845/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **52K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 93.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#177** | — |
| Size | 159 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ScreenZen LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541021087) | [Aryan Dhillon](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789842847) |

## What reviewers say

### ScreenZen

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

**Currently charting:** #177 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


### Vaila

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vaila/id6789842845)

Effortlessly schedule group events by describing them in plain language. This app intelligently finds mutually available times, respecting calendar privacy. It simplifies coordinating meetings, social gatherings, and study sessions without endless back-and-forth.

**Highlights:** Natural language event description, Private calendar availability checks, AI-powered time suggestions, Group chat for confirmed plans, Optional calendar integration, Automatic plan confirmation to calendar

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vaila Pro | $6.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScreenZen free?

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

### Is Vaila free?

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

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

Vaila is rated higher. ScreenZen averages 4.9 out of 5 from 52K ratings, while Vaila averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do ScreenZen or Vaila have ads?

Neither ScreenZen nor Vaila 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.*