Comparison

Zenze vs Screen Time Control

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Zenze

This app helps you reduce daily screen time and boost productivity by blocking distracting apps and websites. It offers tools like focus reports, Pomodoro timers, and daily checklists to help you manage your digital well-being and reclaim your day.

Highlights
  • App and website blocking
  • Focus reports and scores
  • Pomodoro timer
  • Daily checklist and calendar
  • Rewards and leaderboard
  • Customizable app blocking
Features
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MyScreenTime: Screen Time Limiting App Struggling with reducing your daily screen time? MyScreenTime is here to help you take control and boost productivity effortlessly. Trusted by teams like Google’s design innovators and Netflix’s strategy experts, MyScreenTime provides tools to restrict your phone time limit and achieve better focus. Transformative User Experiences "Cutting my phone time limit by two hours daily has been life-changing – a design revolution at Google." "MyScreenTime helped me focus by restricting the time I spend on my phone – Highlighted by Instagram." "Managing my daily screen time has never been this easy – Marketing at Twitter." "Quitting my nightly TikTok habit was finally possible with MyScreenTime – Strategy at Netflix." Why Choose MyScreenTime? 94% of users report fewer distractions. 93% say their productivity soared with our focus tools. 90% experience better mental well-being. 79% save at least one hour daily by restricting the time spent on their phone. Core Features Focus Report & Score: Understand and improve focus through actionable metrics. App Lock & Website Blocker: Easily block distractions and manage screen time for adults. Pomodoro Timer & Sessions: Stay productive with structured work-and-rest intervals. Daily Checklist & Calendar: Keep organized while you limit the time spent on your phone. Rewards & Leaderboard: Earn rewards and compare focus levels with peers to stay motivated. Tailored to Your Needs With MyScreenTime, you can customize which apps to block—whether it's social media like Instagram or entertainment apps like TikTok. Whether you want to detox digitally, limit time on your phone, or need uninterrupted focus for study or work, MyScreenTime adapts to your lifestyle. From Our Community "I never thought I’d reduce my daily screen time to under 3 hours. It’s been a huge mood booster!" — Fiona "MyScreenTime keeps me focused during deep work sessions." — Mark "It’s the only way I can concentrate on homework for extended periods." — Larry Privacy and Security MyScreenTime values your privacy. All data is processed directly on your device, ensuring your browsing habits stay secure. Whether you’re a professional looking for screen time solutions for adults or a student managing distractions, MyScreenTime protects your digital well-being. Take back control of your phone use with MyScreenTime. Whether it’s managing your phone time limit, blocking distractions, or staying productive, MyScreenTime empowers you to reclaim your day. Subscription Information Unlock premium features with MyScreenTime Premium. Charges apply via your iTunes Account, and subscriptions can be managed or canceled through iTunes settings. Terms of Use: https://blockerx.net/zenze-terms-of-usage/ Privacy Policy: https://blockerx.net/zenze-privacy-policy/ With MyScreenTime, you can turn your phone into a tool for productivity and focus—start today! Bug FIxes

About

Screen Time Control

Regain control of your productivity by restricting access to distracting apps. Set daily limits, schedules, and receive reminders to stay focused and reduce impulse usage. Improve your attention and build healthier mobile habits.

Highlights
  • Restrict access to selected apps
  • Block apps during focus sessions
  • Set daily app time limits
  • Schedule app blocking times
  • Receive time limit reminders
  • Reduce distractions and multitasking
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Features • Select the apps you want to restrict access to and regain control of your productivity. • Block apps while focused, and you can always take a break to temporarily unblock them. • Set app limits, block when a daily limits is reached (ex. 30 minutes). • Get timely reminder notifications when reach a time limits. • Set schedules for when to block apps (ex. every weekday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM). • Helps you control impulse clicks, reduce social media opens. • Work better by reducing distractions and multitasking. • Be more mindful of how you invest your time and attention. • Reduce the use of mobile phone and maintain good health habits. • Get a better night's sleep without getting lost in the scroll. Most of the app's content is free. Some selected features require the purchase of a full version in the app. These prices are in U.S. dollars (USD) and pricing may vary in other currencies and countries. Actual fees may be converted to your local currency, depending on your country of residence. Tips App Lock use Apple's Screen Time API in order to block apps. App Lock can't access and will never see your private data (apps used, what you've viewed, etc). Works entirely on your phone and personal browsing data never leaves your device.

Screenshots

Zenze4 screens
Screen Time Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Zenze at 69% against Screen Time Control's 33%. Screen Time Control's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Zenze sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year and Screen Time Control sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zenze ships an update fortnightly, Screen Time Control monthly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Zenze versus Screen Time Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZenzeScreen Time Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (31 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings31 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAtmana TechDeebex Tech Ltd.

Customer experience

Zenze

All ratings31 ratings
Positive77.4%
Neutral3.2%
Negative19.4%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative23.1%

Screen Time Control

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Zenze

Subscriptions3
  • Annual Subscription$7.991 Year
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium - Lifetime Access$49.99
1 purchases

Screen Time Control

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro$19.99

Questions

Is Zenze free?
Zenze is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Screen Time Control free?
Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Zenze or Screen Time Control have ads?
Zenze shows ads; Screen Time Control does not.
Which is updated more often, Zenze or Screen Time Control?
Zenze ships an update fortnightly, and Screen Time Control monthly. Most recently, Zenze was updated on October 25, 2026 and Screen Time Control on October 25, 2026.

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