Comparison

Pupmeter vs Zeno

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

Head to head
About

Pupmeter

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Choose which apps and websites to block, set smart schedules, and watch your cute avatar slowly feels sad the longer you scroll. That gentle visual nudge makes it easier to put the phone down. Users save up to 2 hours a day, feel less distracted, sleep better, and get more done. What you get - Instant blocking for distracting apps and websites - Focus timers for deep work and Pomodoro sessions - Smart schedules for mornings, bedtime, and meetings - Mindful breaks to reset without guilt - Clear insights that quickly reveal your biggest DoomScrolling apps Private & Secure Pupmeter is built on Apple’s Screen Time API. All monitoring and blocking happen entirely on your device. Your browsing data never leaves your phone. All features require a subscription. Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/pupmeter-termscondition/home Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/pupmeterprivacypolicy/home

About

Zeno

This app links physical activity to phone usage, allowing users to earn app time by walking. It helps reduce screen time by creating a positive feedback loop where movement unlocks access to chosen applications.

Highlights
  • Steps-to-Minutes Conversion
  • App Selection
  • Morning Block Window
  • Credit Dashboard
  • Apple Health Integration
  • Privacy First
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Your steps unlock your apps. It's that simple. Free forever for early adopters! Zeno is a unique screen time app that connects your physical movement to your phone usage. Walk 1,000 steps, earn 10 minutes of app time. No complicated systems. No harsh blocking. Just a simple trade that helps you move more and scroll less. --- THE PROBLEM 5-6 hours. That's how much time you spend on your phone each day. Most of it happens on autopilot - opening Instagram in bed, scrolling TikTok between tasks, falling into YouTube rabbit holes. You've tried Screen Time limits. You've tried willpower. They don't work because they fight against your brain instead of working with it. --- A DIFFERENT APPROACH Zeno doesn't punish you for wanting to use your phone. Instead, it asks one simple question: Have you moved today? • Walk 1,000 steps → Earn 10 minutes of app time • Walk 3,000 steps → Earn 30 minutes • Walk 10,000 steps → Earn 100 minutes Your body becomes the unlock key. Every step counts toward the apps you actually want to use. --- HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose Your Apps Pick 2-3 apps that drain your time and focus. Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X - whatever your "brain rot" apps are. 2. Set Your Window Block access during your most vulnerable hours. Morning? Evening? You decide when you need protection most. 3. Walk to Unlock Zeno reads your steps from Apple Health. As you move, you earn credits. Spend credits to unlock your apps. 4. Stay Accountable See exactly how much time you've earned versus spent. Gentle nudges help you walk more when credits run low. --- WHY ZENO IS DIFFERENT Unlike other blockers that rely on willpower alone, Zeno creates a positive feedback loop: - Want to scroll? Go for a walk first. - The walk improves your mood and focus. - By the time you've earned your time, you often don't need it. - And if you do use it, you've already done something good for yourself. This isn't about restriction. It's about earning. --- PERFECT FOR • Morning doomscrollers who reach for their phone before getting out of bed • Students and professionals who lose hours to social media • Anyone managing ADHD who needs gentle friction, not harsh rules • People who want to move more but struggle to find motivation • Anyone tired of Screen Time limits they ignore after 5 seconds --- FEATURES • Steps-to-Minutes Conversion — Simple 1,000 steps = 10 minutes formula • App Selection — Choose which apps require credits to unlock • Morning Block Window — Protect your most vulnerable hours • Credit Dashboard — See exactly what you've earned and spent • Apple Health Integration — Automatic step counting, no extra devices needed • Privacy First — All data stays on your device. No accounts required. --- THE ZENO PHILOSOPHY Named after the ancient philosopher who taught that small, consistent actions lead to wisdom, Zeno believes the same about your attention. You don't need to quit social media. You don't need extreme digital detoxes. You just need a simple trade: movement for screen time. Walk first. Then scroll. --- PRIVACY BY DESIGN We don't want your data. We want you to walk more and scroll less. No servers are storing your information. Read our full privacy policy - https://coda.io/d/_dh90kqvCMi1/Zeno-Privacy-Policy_suHlQDRA --- Download Zeno and start earning your screen time today.

Screenshots

Pupmeter4 screens
Zeno4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zeno at none against Pupmeter's 3. On price, ads, 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. Pupmeter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Zeno asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Pupmeter versus Zeno: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPupmeterZeno
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperARCHIT KAPURKarthik Sivacharan Loganathan

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pupmeter

Subscriptions3
  • PupMeter Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • PupMeter Yearly Subcription$24.991 Year
  • PupMeter Yearly Subcription$49.991 Year
None

Zeno

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pupmeter free?
Pupmeter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zeno free?
Zeno is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pupmeter or Zeno have ads?
Neither Pupmeter nor Zeno shows ads.

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