Comparison

Zentime vs Miso

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

Head to head
About

Zentime

This app helps you regain focus by automatically locking applications after a set usage time. It enforces limits to prevent mindless scrolling and time-wasting, promoting calmer, more productive phone usage.

Highlights
  • Automatic app locking
  • Customizable usage timers
  • Enforced app limits
  • Reduces mindless scrolling
  • Promotes focused time
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Zentime is a simple app blocker for calmer, more focused time on your phone. Choose how long you want to use an app before you open it—when the timer ends, Zentime locks the app automatically. Because the block is enforced—not just a reminder—Zentime helps you avoid mindless scrolling and stop wasting time. We hope Zentime makes your day a little better. Privacy Policy: https://tinylab-apps.web.app/zentime/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

Miso

Features
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“Miso - Screen Time Control” is an app built for people who want their evenings, focus, and mornings back. It helps you reduce screen time by 3 hours a day by blocking the apps that pull you in and adding a pause before you scroll. Features: Block Distracting Apps and Websites. Pick the apps, categories, and websites that steal your attention. Run multiple presets at once so work, evenings, and weekends each have the right rules, and stay consistent while you cut down on screen time. Unlock Interventions. A short step before an app opens breaks the habit of scrolling without thinking. Take a guided breath, or scan a barcode on something nearby like a book or a tea tin so you have to get up first. Choose How Long Apps Stay Unlocked. When you do unlock, you pick the time so a quick check does not turn into the rest of your night. When the timer ends, the app locks again and you don’t overuse it. Brain Power Budget. Unlocking spends today’s budget. The longer you stay in distracting apps, the more minutes you use. You’re not banned from your phone. You see the cost of screen time as it happens, and you can change the goal whenever you want. Scheduled Blocks. Turn blocking on automatically for work hours, evenings, or any routine you set. It runs in the background, so you don’t have to remember to flip a switch every time you sit down to focus. Whether you want to focus on work, get through studying without checking your phone, keep evenings free for people in front of you, or you’ve already tried built-in limits and still pick it up without thinking, “Miso - Screen Time Control” makes reducing screen time clear, sustainable, and something that actually sticks. SUBSCRIPTION: “Miso - Screen Time Control" offers a free trial but does not offer a free subscription tier. Therefore, full access to all features requires a paid subscription. Before the subscription, you can only access the screen time analysis. Your subscription will automatically renew, unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can cancel or manage your subscription from your Apple account settings. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ TERMS: https://hellomiso.vercel.app/terms PRIVACY POLICY: https://hellomiso.vercel.app/privacy

Screenshots

Zentime4 screens
Miso4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Miso at none against Zentime's shown. Miso also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Zentime sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Miso sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zentime ships an update weekly, Miso every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Zentime versus Miso: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZentimeMiso
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews88.6% of reviews—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyunosuke NagaseAichi Tsuchihira

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Zentime

Subscriptions4
  • Zentime Pro2 variants$3.991 Month
  • Zentime Pro$5.991 Month
  • Zentime Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Zentime Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Zentime Pro$59.99
  • Zentime Pro$99.99
3 purchases

Miso

Subscriptions3
  • Miso Unlimited$4.997 Days
  • Miso Unlimited7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Miso Unlimited7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Zentime free?
Zentime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Miso free?
Miso is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Zentime or Miso have ads?
Zentime shows ads; Miso does not.
Which is updated more often, Zentime or Miso?
Zentime ships an update weekly, and Miso every 2 days. Most recently, Zentime was updated on October 25, 2026 and Miso on October 5, 2026.

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