Comparison

Zentry vs Orient

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

Head to head
About

Zentry

Features
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Your phone steals hours every day. Zentry helps you take them back. Pick the apps that pull you in, then let Zentry put a calm wall in front of them — for a quick focus session or every day on a schedule. When you try to open a blocked app, you see Zen, your focus buddy, instead of the feed. FOCUS IN ONE TAP Start a session from 15 minutes to 2 hours. Your apps stay blocked even when Zentry is closed, and you get a notification when you're done. BLOCK ON A SCHEDULE Create groups like Work, Study or Bedtime and set when they lock — 9 to 5, every evening, or always on. Zentry handles the rest automatically. A CALM SCREEN, NOT THE FEED Blocked apps show a gentle reminder of how often you've held back today. Need a moment? Open an app for 5 minutes and get right back on track. WATCH YOUR TIME COME BACK Insights show your focus time, best days and streaks. Build the habit one day at a time. MEET ZEN Zen sleeps, cheers, gets overwhelmed by notifications and celebrates every finished session with you. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Zentry uses Apple's Screen Time framework. Your app list and usage never leave your iPhone. No ads. 12 LANGUAGES English, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Español, Nederlands, Suomi, Slovenčina, Slovenščina, Eesti, Shqip, Русский. ZENTRY PRO Unlimited groups, schedules and extended Insights. • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. • Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • If a free trial is offered, any unused part of it is forfeited when you buy a subscription. • Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TPlEPgI3bWNEULyUuQzoEtOKnh8v08lW2NouS679fXs/edit?usp=sharing Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c03xu4_-3EKQ_c-zmE9Fgif0dxbW1UOsgfG4aNlB3K4/edit?usp=sharing

About

Orient

This app guides users toward a healthier phone relationship through behavioral psychology and ACT principles. It offers interactive tools to interrupt unhealthy habits and build momentum towards personal goals, rather than just blocking apps.

Highlights
  • Interactive 'Stop Distraction' sequence
  • Build momentum with streaks
  • Cultivate self-awareness
  • Enhance impulse control
  • App blocking functionality
Features
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Orient helps you build a healthier relationship with your phone using behavioral psychology and ACT. Instead of relying on willpower or merely app blocking, you’ll learn to interrupt unhealthy habits and make choices that align with what matters most to you. What you get: - Interactive "Stop Distraction" sequence based on ACT (acceptance and commitment training) to help you eliminate distraction and go toward what truly matters to you. - Streaks that help you build momentum - App blocking that helps you cultivate self awareness & impulse control *All features described above require a subscription.* Terms of Use: https://theiliumgroup.net/terms Privacy Policy: https://theiliumgroup.net/privacy

Screenshots

Zentry4 screens
Orient4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Orient at weekly against Zentry's every 3 weeks. Zentry's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.2). 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. Zentry sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Orient sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zentry ships an update every 3 weeks, Orient weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Zentry versus Orient: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZentryOrient
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSerhii KravchukThe ilium group LLC

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Zentry

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Zentry: Screen Time Control3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Zentry Pro — Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$39.99
2 purchases

Orient

Subscriptions2
  • Orient Monthly Plan7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Orient Yearly Plan7 Days trial$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Zentry free?
Zentry is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Orient free?
Orient is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Zentry or Orient have ads?
Neither Zentry nor Orient shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zentry or Orient?
Zentry ships an update every 3 weeks, and Orient weekly. Most recently, Zentry was updated on October 28, 2026 and Orient on October 24, 2026.

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