Reviews of ScreenZen・Screen Time Control

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List of user reviews and ratings for ScreenZen・Screen Time Control

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4.72 (Rating count: 31,098)

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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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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 3.40

All time rating average: 4.72

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7% (43)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-08-15	Ez*****	Absolutely phenomenal app: does its job perfectly
Absolutely phenomenal app: does its job perfectly
2026-08-14	Al*****	They close a game I'm playing when there's an add that has nothing to do with the apps I blocked
They close a game I'm playing when there's an add that has nothing to do with the apps I blocked
2026-08-14	An*****	Generally love the app, but I'd really appreciate if new features weren't added without the ability to turn them off. One of my favorite features is the cool down timer, because in encourages me to put my phone down and do something else. But NOW, ScreenZen will tell me when the app is available again, and I end up subconsciously watching my clock, waiting until I can open the app again. I feel like it goes against my goals with pausing the app.
Generally love the app, but I'd really appreciate if new features weren't added without the ability to turn them off. One of my favorite features is the cool down timer, because in encourages me to put my phone down and do something else. But NOW, ScreenZen will tell me when the app is available again, and I end up subconsciously watching my clock, waiting until I can open the app again. I feel like it goes against my goals with pausing the app.
2026-08-14	St*****	good app, buy
good app, buy
2026-08-14	Na*****	The app does what it advertises with a lot of customizability. Only downside is that it seems to be a little buggy at times, although that could be on my phone's part as opposed to the app's.
The app does what it advertises with a lot of customizability. Only downside is that it seems to be a little buggy at times, although that could be on my phone's part as opposed to the app's.
2026-08-14	Mo*****	why this app uses over 500 mb storage in my phone?
why this app uses over 500 mb storage in my phone?
2026-08-14	Ak*****	hey i can easily disable the "display over apps" permission in settings and then pin the blocked app. Can you guys work on that please?
hey i can easily disable the "display over apps" permission in settings and then pin the blocked app. Can you guys work on that please?
2026-08-13	Ph*****	I've tried everything. Finally I'm getting my life back.
I've tried everything. Finally I'm getting my life back.
2026-08-13	Di*****	Works, but currently just drains battery like crazy. 30% usage for a simple timer and button is insane.
Works, but currently just drains battery like crazy. 30% usage for a simple timer and button is insane.
2026-08-13	Gi*****	absolutely recommend 🔥💯
absolutely recommend 🔥💯