# AppControl vs ZenZone

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AppControl at none against ZenZone's 3. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ZenZone sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. AppControl asks for nothing beyond the download.

AppControl ships an update fortnightly, ZenZone every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AppControl | ZenZone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [贺明 程](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681202241) | [兵 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799721238) |

## What reviewers say

### AppControl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appcontrol-app/id6463053803)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration

**In-app purchases:** none


### ZenZone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zenzone-app-blocker-and-focus/id6762032666)

This app helps you reclaim your attention by blocking distracting applications and managing screen time. It offers multiple modes to schedule app blocking, set daily time limits, or enforce strict restrictions to prevent bypass.

**Highlights:** Multiple blocking modes (Focus, Self-Control, Shield), Customizable schedules and time quotas, Strict protection against rule modification, Smart holiday and work schedule sync, App allowlist and blocklist creation

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ZenZone Monthly Membership | $0.99 | per month |
| ZenZone  Annual Membership | $7.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Member | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AppControl free?

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

### Is ZenZone free?

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

### Do AppControl or ZenZone have ads?

Neither AppControl nor ZenZone shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AppControl or ZenZone?

AppControl ships an update fortnightly, and ZenZone every 10 days. Most recently, AppControl was updated on November 3, 2026 and ZenZone on October 31, 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.*