BUSY vs WorkZen
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BUSY
Enhance your productivity by blocking distracting apps and muting notifications. This tool offers customizable focus sessions, including Pomodoro-style workflows, and provides insights into your distraction attempts to help you improve focus.
- Customizable focus sessions (timer, Pomodoro, no time limit)
- Distraction blocking (apps, notifications)
- Accountability features (no skipping sessions)
- Distraction attempt tracking
- Apple Watch integration
- Customizable timer themes
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BUSY — Focus Timer & Distraction Blocker Stay focused. Get more done. Block distracting apps and notifications while adding structure to your day. Choose short focus sessions with regular breaks or switch to deep focus mode. Work without interruptions on iPhone, Apple Watch, and Mac. FEATURES: - Instant Focus. Start focusing in one tap. Choose Pomodoro-style sessions with breaks or work without time limits. - BUSY Bar Сontrol. Connect and manage your BUSY Bar from your phone. Start focus sessions, block distractions, update firmware, connect to Wi-Fi, and more. - Music Themes. Choose visual themes with music designed to support deep, focused work. - Block Distractions. Automatically block distracting apps and mute notifications so you stay in control. - Track Your Attempts. See how often you try to open blocked apps and build stronger focus habits. - Structured Focus Sessions. Stay consistent with focus intervals designed to improve productivity. - Apple Watch & Mac Support. Start, stop, or manage sessions from your Apple Watch or Mac. Everything syncs instantly. BUSY helps you stay focused, reduce distractions, and build better work habits — across all your devices.
WorkZen
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Start your workday on the right foot with WorkZen. This app helps you stay mindful of your time and breaks, ensuring a balanced and productive day. Keep track of your working hours, breaks, and overtime easily. It also comes with relaxing ambient sound that you can optionally turn on while you're working. With WorkZen, you can: • Log your work sessions and breaks. • Track overtime and see your average working hours over the week. • View past workdays to understand your time better. • Relax with calm ambient music while working or resting. WorkZen is perfect for remote work, freelance projects, or any activity where managing your time matters. Whether at home or on the go, stay organized and in control of your schedule.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: WorkZen at every 4 days against BUSY's fortnightly. WorkZen also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BUSY ships an update fortnightly, WorkZen every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BUSY | WorkZen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Mac, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 173 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Flipper - FZCO | Emanuele Delirio |
In-app purchases
BUSY
No in-app purchases
WorkZen
No in-app purchases
