Screenless vs Zenbox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Screenless
This app helps you regain control of your digital habits by blocking distracting applications and setting usage limits. It offers features like app time limits, opening restrictions, and scheduled blocking to foster focus and productivity.
- App usage time limits
- App opening restrictions
- Mindful app opening delays
- Scheduled app blocking
- Instant app blocking sessions
- Screen time streak challenges
- Deep focus mode
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Reclaim Your Time. Reconnect with Life. Go Screenless. Tired of endless scrolling and feeling chained to your phone? Dumb Phone: Screenless empowers you to take back control of your digital habits and rediscover a life beyond the screen. This isn't about ditching your smartphone entirely – it's about making it a tool, not a master. We help you break free from digital distractions, fostering focus, productivity, and genuine connections in the real world. Imagine more time for hobbies, loved ones, and simply being present. How Screenless: Screen Time & Focus Transforms Your Digital Life: - App-Limit: Set healthy boundaries. Automatically block apps after a set usage time (e.g., limit social media to just 15 minutes a day!). - App-Locks: Break compulsive habits. Restrict how many times you can open an app (e.g., only open that distracting game 5 times a day). - Intervention: Create mindful pauses. Add a delay (e.g., 50 seconds) before you can open an app, giving you a moment to reconsider and choose wisely. - Schedules: Plan your focus. Block specific apps automatically during work, study, or family time – ensuring uninterrupted focus when it matters most. - Sessions: Go spontaneous screenless. Instantly block distracting apps for a custom period, perfect for quick focus bursts or real-world moments. - Screen Time Challenge: Build a winning streak! Stay below your chosen daily screen time goal and watch your streak grow, motivating you to maintain healthier habits. - Deep Focus Mode: Stay committed. Activate Deep Focus to prevent pausing or canceling any ongoing app blockers. When you need to concentrate, we've got your back. Dumb Phone: Screenless is more than just a blocker; it's your personal guide to digital well-being. Start your journey to a more intentional, focused, and fulfilling life today. Download now and embrace the power of being Screenless! CONTACT & SUPPORT Got questions or feedback? Email us at: support@screenlessapp.com LEGAL By using this app, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: https://www.screenlessapp.com/privacy-policy https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Zenbox
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Zenbox – Dein digitales Fasten, neu gedacht. Zenbox hilft dir, dein digitales Leben wieder selbst in die Hand zu nehmen – mit einem Mix aus smarter App und physischem Device. Für alle, die sich wieder mehr Zeit für das Wesentliche wünschen. So funktioniert's: Mit der Zenbox-App und dem dazugehörigen NFC-Device blockierst du gezielt die Apps, die dich ablenken – temporär, mit einem einzigen Tap. Du entscheidest, welche Tools verfügbar bleiben. Der Rest verschwindet, bis du die Box erneut antippst. Features: - Individuelle Sessions erstellen: Lege verschiedene digitale Fastenzeiten an – für Arbeit, Freizeit, Familie oder "einfach mal offline". - App-Blocking nach Maß: Wähle pro Session, welche Apps blockiert und welche erlaubt bleiben. - Timer & Zielverfolgung: Setze dir bewusste Zeitziele für dein digitales Fasten – und verfolge deine Fortschritte. - Streaks sammeln: Jeder Tag zählt! Bleib dran und baue deine Streaks auf – motivierend, spielerisch und belohnend. 100 % privat: Deine Daten bleiben, wo sie hingehören – auf deinem Smartphone. Nichts wird extern gespeichert. Wichtig: Für die Nutzung der App benötigst du eine Zenbox-Device (NFC-Hardware). Ohne das physische Gerät ist die App nicht nutzbar. Weniger Scrollen. Mehr Sein. Mach dein Smartphone wieder zu dem, was es sein sollte: ein Werkzeug – und kein Dauerablenker.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zenbox at none against Screenless's 7. Screenless's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Screenless sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Zenbox asks for nothing beyond the download.
Screenless ships an update every 2 weeks, Zenbox every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Screenless | Zenbox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 177 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maximillian Stabe | Konstantin Singer |
In-app purchases
Screenless
- Monthly Plan$6.991 Month
- Monthly Plan (Family)$7.991 Month
- Annual Plan7 Days trial$49.991 Year
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- Annual Plan (Family)7 Days trial$56.991 Year
- Screenless Two WeeksFree
- Screenless Forever$17.99
- Screenless Forever (Family)$39.99
Zenbox
No in-app purchases









