# ScreenZen・Screen Time Control

> Delay opening, interrupt scrolling, block apps and websites, reduce screen time.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.screenzen](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.screenzen)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.screenzen`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** screenzen
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 1,179,354
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (32,089 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.6.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-30
- **First published:** 2023-04-07
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 25 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.screenzen)
- **Website:** [https://screenzen.co](https://screenzen.co/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://screenzen.co/policies/privacy-policy](https://screenzen.co/policies/privacy-policy)

## Description

ScreenZen empowers users to regain control over their digital habits through multiple effective strategies. It delays app and website openings with increasing wait times to build intentional use and interrupts endless scrolling by limiting app usage to short bursts. Users can set personalized daily limits per app and block access once goals are met, with flexible scheduling tailored by day and time.

Mindful prompts encourage reflection before launching apps, fostering better habits. ScreenZen tracks only distracting apps to provide focused insights without skewing data with productive tools. Utilizing Accessibility permissions, it efficiently blocks websites and apps, making it a powerful tool to reduce screen time and stay focused.

## Rankings

- #62,057 — Overall
- #2 — screen time
- #3 — screen
- #3 — stayfree
- #4 — screen time tracker
- #4 — screentime tracker

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.EXPAND_STATUS_BAR`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.screenzen.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

ScreenZen is widely praised for effectively reducing screen time and helping users develop healthier phone habits through customizable app and session restrictions. It is free, user-friendly, and promotes mindful usage with helpful prompts. However, multiple users report issues with inconsistent website blocking, occasional glitches causing wrongful blocks or lost streaks, and permission-related bugs. Some customization features also have minor problems, and a more private bug reporting method is requested. Despite these cons, users highly recommend ScreenZen for its core functionality and supportive features.

### Pros

- Highly effective in reducing screen time and improving app usage habits.
- Offers customizable controls like individual session limits, cooldowns, and multiple schedules.
- Free to use with optional donations instead of mandatory subscription plans.
- Promotes mindfulness and intentional phone use with features like prompt popups and streak counters.
- Simple and intuitive user interface that is easy to set up and use.

### Cons

- Website blocking feature is inconsistent and doesn't cover all browsers or block all websites effectively.
- App glitches occasionally cause unintended blocks, loss of streaks, or incorrect blocking behavior.
- Some users experience problems with app permissions not fully activating, leading to partial blocking functionality.
- Customization features like style settings have bugs or don't always work as expected.
- No built-in way to easily report bugs without compromising personal information (e.g. requiring screen recordings).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.screenzen)