Applimits vs ZenMaru
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Applimits
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Can't focus? Keep reaching for your phone? Solve these problems now! Applimits is a powerful app blocker designed for those who are serious about staying focused. 【Perfect for】 ・Students and professionals studying for exams or certifications ・Those who can't resist checking social media or games during work ・Anyone wanting to break free from phone addiction ・People losing sleep from late-night phone scrolling 【Key Features】 ■ Usage Time Limits (Up to 6 schedules on paid plan) Set specific apps and daily time limits for each day of the week. Automatic enforcement keeps you on track. ■ Instant Block Use flexible timers to manage work and study sessions. Selected apps become inaccessible while the timer runs. ■ Scheduled Restrictions Block specific apps during certain hours, like before bedtime or during study time. Keep essential apps accessible while eliminating distractions. ■ Hard Lock Mode (Premium) Completely lock settings and timers. No relying on willpower—make it physically impossible to disable restrictions. This prevents the "just this once" temptation. 【Use Cases】 ・Block social media and games completely during exam prep ・Auto-restrict YouTube and TikTok 2 hours before bedtime ・Guarantee 3 hours of daily study time until your certification exam For those who find Screen Time insufficient and are serious about focus. Let Applimits help you accomplish what needs to be done. Terms of Use: https://applimits.com/en/termsofuse Privacy Policy: https://applimits.com/en/privacypolicy
ZenMaru
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ZenMaru is a Screen Time based app blocker for people who want to take back time from social media, video, games, and restless taps. Choose the apps, categories, and websites that pull you away. Then start a focus session or set a blocking schedule. ZenMaru is not about surveillance or guilt. It is a quiet tool for keeping the boundary you already decided. Features: - One-tap focus sessions - App, category, and website selection - Blocking schedules - Strict focus mode - Calendar of protected days - Streaks and estimated saved focus time - Calm Zen-inspired design with a Japanese character ZenMaru uses Apple's Screen Time APIs. Restriction choices and focus progress are designed to stay on device. The app does not use advertising tracking or external analytics SDKs. Pricing: An App Store subscription is required to start ZenMaru Pro. The monthly subscription includes a 7-day free trial, then renews at the displayed App Store price. Local pricing depends on App Store region and currency. ZenMaru helps you decide once, then return to the work in front of you. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sapphire-case-713.notion.site/3746e5ba5e9680e1a7faf4b5aecea529
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Verdict
Applimits and ZenMaru are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Applimits sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and ZenMaru sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Applimits | ZenMaru |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ButterFalcon | Yujiro Okano |
In-app purchases
Applimits
- Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
ZenMaru
- ZenMaru Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
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