Zenith vs Habits First
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Zenith
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Where did your day go? Zenith shows you — to the minute — how much time disappears into social media and the apps that quietly eat your focus. Then it helps you take that time back. Most screen-time tools show you a number and stop there. Zenith turns awareness into action: see the waste, block the culprits, set goals, and watch your focus improve day over day. SEE WHERE TIME ACTUALLY GOES - A clear breakdown of time spent on social media and distracting apps - Daily and weekly trends so you can spot the pattern, not just the moment - A single productivity score that tells you if today was a win BLOCK THE DISTRACTIONS - Choose exactly which apps to limit — social media, games, anything - Set hard limits or schedule focus sessions when nothing gets through - Blocking that actually holds, instead of a tap-to-ignore reminder BUILD BETTER HABITS - Set a realistic screen-time goal and track your streak - Focus sessions for deep work, study, or winding down - Gentle nudges that keep you honest without nagging DESIGNED TO GET OUT OF YOUR WAY Zenith is built for iPhone with a calm, minimal interface — no cluttered dashboards, no endless settings. Open it, see what matters, get on with your day. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Zenith runs on your device. No account. No sign-up. No social feed. Your usage data is yours. ZENITH PRO Unlock unlimited app limits, advanced scheduling, deeper insights, and full history. - Weekly — $6.99/week - Monthly — $9.99/month - Annual — $29.99/year, including a 7-day free trial Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when a subscription is purchased. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/zenith-app-privacy-policy/home Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Reclaim your attention. Start with Zenith.
Habits First
This app blocks distracting applications until you complete your daily habits. It uses integrations with health trackers and other apps to automatically monitor your progress. Unlock your favorite apps by building healthier routines and reducing screen time.
- App blocking until habits are done
- Integrates with Apple Health and trackers
- Customizable habit goals
- Built-in Pomodoro timer
- Schedule-based blocking
- Optional cross-device syncing
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Do the thing, then scroll. Habits First is the most effective way to reduce your screen time - distracting apps stay blocked until your habits are done for the day. No accounts required and no subscriptions, forever. Willpower shouldn’t cost a monthly fee. HABITS SUPPORTED - Walk 10,000 steps, or any number you like - Work out 45 minutes - integrates with Apple Watch, WHOOP, Garmin, Oura, or any tracker - Meditate 10 minutes, from Calm, Headspace, Insight Timer, or any meditation app - Use an app you pick: read or use Duolingo for 20 minutes - Built in Pomodoro timer or manual habit check off - Review your Anki flashcards (Habits Pro) - Listen or read books on Audiobookshelf (Habits Pro) - Finish a game on Chess.com (Habits Pro) - Apple Shortcuts automations (Habits Pro) - More coming A block can ask for one habit, all of them, or any two of three. HOW IT WORKS Habits are automatically tracked via integrations such as with Apple Health. Apps you select are blocked until you finish your habits. When you're done, open the app to activate your unlock. WHY IT WORKS The idea is based off the Premack Principle - things you do often can help reinforce things that you do rarely. By habit stacking a difficult habit before an app you often use, you also hijack the addictive nature of distracting apps and turn that motivation towards your daily habits. WHEN IT APPLIES All day until your habits are done, on a schedule, only in certain places, or near a device you pick. Habits First helps you wake up into a calm phone screen, only unlocked after you finish your most important habits of the day. PRICING This app will never have a subscription fee. The core app is free forever: Apple Health goals, app timers, schedules, places, commitment locks, and as many blocks as you like. One small one-time purchase adds habit widgets and the extra integrations. More will be added in the future (feel free to request them) SYNCING You can make an account if you would like to sync your habits and blocks across devices. This is not required. Created by @reysu on YouTube
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Verdict
Zenith and Habits First are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Zenith sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Habits First sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Zenith | Habits First |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (194 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 94.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 194 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Saad El Moustarhfir | Eric Su |
In-app purchases
Zenith
- Zenith Premium$4.997 Days
- Zenith Premium$9.991 Month
- Zenith Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
Habits First
- Habits Pro$9.99









