# ScreenZen vs Sisyphus

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sisyphus at none against ScreenZen's 4. ScreenZen's advantage is ratings volume (52K vs 1) and chart position (#155 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScreenZen sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Sisyphus 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 Sisyphus. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScreenZen has 52K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScreenZen | Sisyphus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (52K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenzen-screen-time-control/id1541027222/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sisyphus-push-gladly/id6792155325/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **52K** | 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 | — |
| Best chart rank | **#155** | — |
| Size | 159 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ScreenZen LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541021087) | [Hessam Zahedi](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785146214) |

## What reviewers say

### ScreenZen

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

**Currently charting:** #155 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


### Sisyphus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sisyphus-push-gladly/id6792155325)

**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 Sisyphus free?

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

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

Sisyphus is rated higher. ScreenZen averages 4.9 out of 5 from 52K ratings, while Sisyphus averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ScreenZen or Sisyphus have ads?

Neither ScreenZen nor Sisyphus 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.*