Comparison

Regain vs ZenClock

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

Head to head
About

Regain

This app helps you manage your digital habits by blocking distracting applications and tracking your usage. Set daily goals, use focus timers, and receive reminders to encourage mindful productivity and a better balance between your online and offline life.

Highlights
  • App Blocker
  • Focus Timer (Pomodoro)
  • Screen Time Tracker
  • Daily Goals
  • Break Reminders
  • Whitelists & Lock Mode
  • Widgets
Features
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Regain helps you take control of your screen time and focus on what truly matters. Designed with intention and simplicity, it empowers you to create balance between your digital life and real life. With powerful tools and a calming design, Regain makes it easy to stay mindful and productive throughout your day. Key Features: App Blocker - Stay focused by blocking distracting apps when you need to concentrate. Focus Timer - Use customizable Pomodoro sessions to build deep work habits. Screen Time Tracker - Get insights into your daily app usage and identify time-wasting patterns. Daily Goals - Set personal screen-time goals and track your progress. Break Reminders - Receive gentle reminders to pause, breathe, and recharge. Whitelists & Lock Mode - Keep access to only what's essential, with optional lock protection. Widgets & Minimal Design - Access focus tools directly from your Home Screen. Regain is more than a productivity app it's a mindful companion to help you live intentionally and make every moment count. Privacy Policy: https://sponge-tugboat-107.notion.site/Regain-Privacy-Policy- 273ca28ad2118035b92ae25a26af7f45 Terms of Service: https://sponge-tugboat-107.notion.site/Regain-Terms-of-Use-273ca28ad21180f68157f127e09c4b6f

About

ZenClock

Features
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Make room for one thing that matters. ZenClock is a calm focus timer and lightweight daily planner designed to make starting easier and progress visible. FOCUS WITHOUT CLUTTER • Start a focus session in a few taps • Use free 10, 20, 25, 50, or 90-minute quick lengths • Unlock any custom duration from 1 minute to 4 hours with Pro • Use a gentle start ritual and local timer reminders • Return safely after locking your screen or leaving the app PLAN A LIGHTER DAY • Create up to three intentional plans each day for free • Unlock unlimited Today plans with Pro • Repeat tasks on the days that fit your rhythm • Keep unfinished work visible without punishment CHOOSE HOW FOCUS FEELS • Morning Dawn is always free • Earn Stars through real focused time and redeem them for Rain or Mist • Stars are never sold for money • Pro opens Golden, Moonlit Lake, Autumn Grove, Coastal Dawn, Snow Lanterns, Lavender Dusk, Bamboo Rain, Starlit Dunes, and future Pro additions SEE USEFUL PATTERNS • Review seven-day focus insights for free • Unlock four-week trends and period comparisons with Pro • Keep your history, focused time, and earned Stars without Pro ZENCLOCK PRO ZenClock Pro unlocks custom timing, unlimited daily plans, eight immersive atmosphere scenes with matching motion and soundscapes, four-week insights, and future Pro additions. Choose monthly, yearly, or a one-time lifetime purchase. All three options unlock the same Pro features. Core focus timing, five quick lengths, three daily plans, earned Star scenes, and seven-day insights remain free. ZenClock works without an account, and your focus data stays on your device. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Regain4 screens
ZenClock4 screens

Verdict

The call

Regain and ZenClock 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Regain sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and ZenClock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Regain ships an update every 10 days, ZenClock every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Regain versus ZenClock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRegainZenClock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (27 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.5% of reviews
Number of ratings27 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUnikwork Systems LLPBeijing Meng Gu Li Net Technology Co.,Ltd.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Regain

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
3 purchases

ZenClock

Subscriptions2
  • ZenClock Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • ZenClock Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • ZenClock Pro Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Regain free?
Regain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ZenClock free?
ZenClock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Regain or ZenClock have ads?
Neither Regain nor ZenClock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Regain or ZenClock?
Regain ships an update every 10 days, and ZenClock every 6 days. Most recently, Regain was updated on September 21, 2026 and ZenClock on September 15, 2026.

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