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 students stay focused by blocking distracting applications during study sessions. It offers a customizable timer, progress tracking, and optional features like Pomodoro technique and strict mode for enhanced concentration.

Highlights
  • App blocking during focus sessions
  • Customizable study timer
  • Pomodoro technique support (Pro)
  • Strict mode for enhanced commitment (Pro)
  • Focus statistics with subject breakdown
  • Focus music for concentration (Pro)
Features
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Can't study without checking your phone every five minutes? You're not the only one. Regain is the focus app built purely for students - block the apps that distract you, start a focus timer, and finally get through a study session without Instagram or YouTube pulling you away. Whether you're preparing for board exams, college entrance tests, or professional certifications, Regain helps you put in the hours. FOCUS TIMER Set a timer, lock in, and study. Choose your duration and tag each session by subject (Physics, Organic Chemistry, or whatever you're on). POMODORO TIMER (PRO) Stay focused and get more done with the classic Pomodoro technique. Focus, recharge, repeat - customize your focus and break durations, with support for both short and long breaks. BLOCK DISTRACTING APPS When you start a focus session, Regain blocks the apps you choose - like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat, Reddit, and Twitter/X - until your timer ends. Powered by Apple's Screen Time, so Regain never sees which apps you block or accesses your screen time data. STRICT MODE (PRO) For students who want an extra layer of self-commitment. When you turn on Strict Mode, your session runs for the full duration you selected - helping you build the habit of finishing what you start. Enable or disable it anytime from Settings. FOCUS GUARD (PRO) An opt-in reminder that helps you follow through when willpower dips during a focus session. You stay in control - toggle Focus Guard on or off anytime from Settings. FOCUS STATS Watch your focus improve day over day, with a per-subject breakdown so you know exactly which subjects got your attention. FOCUS MUSIC (PRO) Science-backed sounds built for concentration: Lofi Beats, Deep Focus Ambience, White Noise, Space, and Binaural. THEMES (PRO) Personalize your focus screen with beautiful Nature and Lofi wallpapers. FREE VS PRO The free tier includes unlimited focus sessions and a stopwatch. Regain Pro unlocks Pomodoro, Strict Mode, Premium Themes, and Science-Backed Focus Music. PRIVACY Sign in with Apple or Google is optional — signing in syncs your subscription across your devices. Your focus data always stays on your device, whether you sign in or not. Regain uses Apple's Family Controls to block distractions and never sees the names of the apps you block. You can permanently delete your account at any time from Settings. Terms of Use: https://regainapp.ai/legal/terms-of-use-ios/ & https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://regainapp.ai/legal/privacy-policy-ios/ Download Regain and start studying without distractions. SUPPORT Questions? help@regainapp.ai FAQ: https://regainapp.ai/support/ios/

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

The clearest difference is ads: ZenClock at none against Regain's shown. ZenClock also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Regain sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month 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 5 days, ZenClock every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Regain versus ZenClock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRegainZenClock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEpowerx Labs Private LimitedBeijing Meng Gu Li Net Technology Co.,Ltd.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Regain

Subscriptions3
  • Regain Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Regain Pro Yearly Discount$29.991 Year
  • Regain Pro Yearly$99.991 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?
Regain shows ads; ZenClock does not.
Which is updated more often, Regain or ZenClock?
Regain ships an update every 5 days, and ZenClock every 6 days. Most recently, Regain was updated on September 22, 2026 and ZenClock on September 15, 2026.

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