Comparison

Lesscreen vs Dhyan

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

Head to head
About

Lesscreen

Features
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Lesscreen helps you reduce screen time and block distracting apps, so you can make room for what matters. Start a focus session, schedule regular breaks from apps, or set a shared daily time limit. FOCUS WHEN YOU CHOOSE Choose the apps, categories or websites you want to block, then set a focus duration. Start with 25, 45 or 60 minutes, or adjust the session to suit your day. BUILD A ROUTINE Schedule blocking for work, study or bedtime. Choose your start time, end time and days of the week. Overnight schedules can continue into the next morning. SET A DAILY LIMIT Give your selected apps a shared daily time budget. When the budget is reached, that selection is blocked for the rest of the day. The limit resets at local midnight. START WITH A TEMPLATE Work time, Wind down and Less social scrolling give you a starting point you can make your own. PROTECT YOUR PLANS An optional setting prevents you from stopping, editing or deleting a plan inside Lesscreen while it is actively blocking. You remain in control of Screen Time permission in iOS Settings. CLEAR, SIMPLE CONTROLS Manage your routines in one place and see which plans are active. If plans overlap, an app unlocks only when no active plan is still blocking it. No account is required. Your selected apps and plans are stored on your device. Lesscreen uses Apple's Screen Time features and requires permission to block your selection. Daily limits are shared across each plan's selection, not separate limits for every app. On iOS 17.4 and later, earlier usage from the same day is included. Available in English, Spanish, French, German, Simplified Chinese and Vietnamese. Requires iOS 16 or later.

About

Dhyan

This app encourages intentional phone usage by helping you pause, set a purpose, and start focused sessions. It aims to reduce mindless scrolling and digital distractions, fostering a calmer relationship with your device for work, study, or rest.

Highlights
  • Start focused sessions with clear purpose
  • Build a calmer phone relationship
  • Reduce mindless scrolling
  • Stay present during activities
  • Create pre-device use rituals
Features
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Dhyan helps you use your phone with more intention. Instead of opening your phone and getting pulled into distractions, Dhyan helps you pause, choose your purpose, and start a focused session. Whether you are working, studying, resting, creating, or simply trying to stay present, Dhyan gives you a calmer way to interact with your device. Set an intention, choose your session, and return to what matters. Why Dhyan? • Start focused sessions with a clear purpose • Build a calmer relationship with your phone • Reduce mindless scrolling and digital distractions • Stay present during work, study, rest, or daily life • Create a simple ritual before using your device Dhyan is designed for people who want technology to feel less distracting and more intentional. It is not about avoiding your phone completely — it is about using it with awareness. Open Dhyan, choose your intention, and begin.

Screenshots

Lesscreen4 screens
Dhyan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dhyan at every 10 days against Lesscreen's every 12 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lesscreen ships an update every 12 months, Dhyan every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Lesscreen versus Dhyan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLesscreenDhyan
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Jirry Jirry Technology Co., Ltd.Go Dimensions

In-app purchases

None

Lesscreen

No in-app purchases

None

Dhyan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lesscreen free?
Lesscreen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dhyan free?
Dhyan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lesscreen or Dhyan have ads?
Neither Lesscreen nor Dhyan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lesscreen or Dhyan?
Lesscreen ships an update every 12 months, and Dhyan every 10 days. Most recently, Lesscreen was updated on October 12, 2026 and Dhyan on September 29, 2026.

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