Comparison

Limit Screen Time vs ZenPomo

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

Head to head
About

Limit Screen Time

Features
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Limit screen time on the apps you overuse and get your hours back. Focus is a calm app blocker for iPhone. Pick the apps and websites that pull you in, start a block, and they stay locked until the time is up. NO "IGNORE LIMIT" BUTTON To end a block early, you close your eyes and open them three times in front of the camera. This short eye exercise rests your eyes and gives you a moment to decide if you really need that app. Camera frames never leave your iPhone. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick the apps, websites and categories you want to block. 2. Set how long the block lasts, or schedule it for every day. 3. Start the block. It stays on even when Focus is closed. WHAT YOU GET β€’ Less mindless scrolling on social media, video and games. β€’ A website blocker that works in Safari too. β€’ Scheduled downtime that starts on its own every day, overnight included. β€’ Today's most used apps and the minutes you protect, block after block. β€’ Live progress on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. β€’ A reminder to come back at the same time tomorrow. MADE FOR Deep work. Studying for exams. A digital detox before bed. Days when you want your phone to feel more like a dumb phone. No shame, and no streaks to keep. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your app usage and camera frames stay on your device. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ZenPomo

Features
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Struggling to start your work because of "just 5 more minutes" on social media? This app fixes the hardest part of productivity: getting started. This is not just another simple timer. It’s a strict focus manager that physically blocks your most distracting apps (like TikTok or Instagram) the moment your Pomodoro session begins. No workarounds, no mindless scrolling β€” just deep, uninterrupted work. FEATURES: Strict App Blocking: Select your most distracting apps and automatically lock them away during your focus sessions. Minimalist Pomodoro Timer: A clean, distraction-free interface to manage your work and break intervals. Secure & Private: Everything happens directly on your device. We don't see, track, or collect your app usage data. Seamless Sync: Your progress and settings are automatically backed up to your iCloud. Take your time back and build a bulletproof focus habit today! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Limit Screen Time4 screens
ZenPomo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ZenPomo at none against Limit Screen Time's shown. ZenPomo also leads on iOS requirement (17 vs 26.0). Limit Screen Time's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Limit Screen Time sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ZenPomo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Limit Screen Time ships an update every 8 days, ZenPomo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Limit Screen Time versus ZenPomo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLimit Screen TimeZenPomo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 days β€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS26.017 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size56 MB36 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDilshodi KahoriOleh Mudryi

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Limit Screen Time

Subscriptions2
  • Focus Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Focus Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
3 purchases

ZenPomo

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$2.991 Month
  • Annual Pro3 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$29.99

Questions

Is Limit Screen Time free?
Limit Screen Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ZenPomo free?
ZenPomo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Limit Screen Time or ZenPomo have ads?
Limit Screen Time shows ads; ZenPomo does not.
Which is updated more often, Limit Screen Time or ZenPomo?
Limit Screen Time ships an update every 8 days, and ZenPomo every 3 weeks. Most recently, Limit Screen Time was updated on October 31, 2026 and ZenPomo on October 28, 2026.

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